When we first moved into this house 2 years ago I had a plan for the family room furniture and I loved it immediately after we installed everything. Fast forward to a couple months ago I decided to try a larger rug in the family room area. I had originally went with an 8x10 rug because I didn't want to block the glass doors leading to our back patio. Turns out we only ever opened one of the doors, and if we needed to open both doors, we still could because the doors swing out. With a larger rug, there was more space for a larger sofa, so I sold our original sofa and got a larger one. Ready to ... Read More
5 Tips to a Cozy Fall Home
Are you starting to bring fall in? I have five simple tips to create a cozy fall home. Some of these items I already had, and you might too, just bring them front and center. Grab your clippers and head outside to see what you can bring in! Keep reading for the five tips to a cozy fall home! #1 Foraged Fall Foliage- #2 Playful Spooky Art- #3 Accent Lighting- #4 Cozy Throws and Pillows- #5 Layer with Curtains- Anthropologie Fall Favorites- ... Read More
Ceilings- Another Wall to Design- How I Designed our 8′ Ceilings
In a New York Times Article it said exactly what I believe, "When you’re decorating a room, it’s easy to obsess over what’s covering the floor and the walls. But what about the ceiling? It rarely gets much attention — beyond a coat of flat, white paint. And that’s a missed opportunity." We have 8' ceilings throughout our home and with shorter ceilings like that, they are very noticeable. They feel like the fifth wall in a room. We have added shiplap to several ceilings in our house, painted the ceiling a contrasting color, added wood beams and recently wallpapered our entry ceiling. Hopefully ... Read More
Our Go-to Lunch Laila’s Crunchy Chicken Salad
I stopped by my best friend, Laila's house the other day when I was in her area. She had just made lunch and, she offered me some, it was delicious! She made a Chicken Salad, but it had such a refreshing crunch to it, different than any Chicken Salad I had ever had. I was craving it the next day and grabbed the ingredients to make it for my family for lunch, everyone at my house loved it too! Ella even said "I want to have this everyday for school lunch!" In about a two week period we have made it about 5 times. I made it to take with us on a hike in the mountains when we had friends visiting ... Read More
Back to School- Sleep, Butterflies, Focus, Lunches and More
After summer’s free-for-all, returning to a back-to-school routine of bedtimes, alarm clocks, hurried mornings, and getting out the door on time can be a challenge. Especially if we aren't ready for summer to end!! To make this seasonal switch easier, I put together a few simple tips to help you get ready for that first day of school hopefully without any tears or meltdowns. From get organized, setting up a routine, back to school schedule, sleep tips, calming back to school butterflies, lunch ideas, quick breakfast and more! Start a Routine and Set Yourself up for Success- ... Read More
Favorite Diffusers- Styling and Lantern Hack- Hygge Fall Bundles
Nothing quite says fall like the scent of spice in the air and glowing lights! I rounded up my favorite diffusers, lanterns and oils to get you ready for all that the cooler season brings. You'll be all set to curl up in a cozy blanket with your favorite pumpkin drink as soon as the first leaf drops! 5 Steps to a Hygge Fall- Hygge Fall Home Favorites- ... Read More
Parents Kitchen Remodel
We gifted my parents a kitchen makeover, it's something I have wanted to do since I was a teen. I'd watched Trading Spaces and thought how fun it would be to have them makeover my parents kitchen! Fast forward 23 years and I'm so happy I get to be the one the doing the makeover! It took us a total of 5 weeks to finish. That doesn't include all the pre work. Like ordering and waiting for appliances, cabinets and figuring out the design plan. Kitchen Before- Kitchen After- Kitchen Sources- Cabinets– (info below) Cabinet Knob and Cabinet Pull- nesting for 15% off ... Read More
Favorite Outdoor String Lights
I am picky about string lights, you know I have a favorite string lights we use everywhere outside. We have tried several different outdoor string lights, and I always go back to them same lights. They are the brightest, warmest glow. We have them strung around our front porch, back porch, pergola and sports court. We attach them to fences with zip ties, hook over a screw or use a staple gun for electrical wire. New Outdoor Favorites- ... Read More
5 Year Old Boys Room with Plaid Wallpaper & Puppy Posters
This week we gifted a bedroom makeover to our 5 year old nephew, Porter. We recently gave his younger sister, Evie a bedroom makeover after graduating from her crib. Oh, and let's not forget their parents bedroom! So we couldn't leave Porter without a bedroom refresh. And his bedroom turned out so good!!! Porter loves dogs and camping. We had found dog wallpaper that was really cute, but I was worried it would be too much of a theme, so we went with plaid wallpaper and accented with all the things he loves. We started with installing board and batten, then the room took off from ... Read More
Drew Barrymore Swivel Chair in Game Room and Storage Ottoman
I've been getting asked where our Drew Barrymore swivel chair under up. Originally, I had placed it in our upstairs living room. I liked that we could turn and swivel to watch tv, turn to face the kitchen and also swivel back toward the coffee table. But I needed more seating, I liked having two chairs in that space, so had to move it. I think we found the perfect spot for it! Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post Get all the details on our Game Room HERE ... Read More
