My parents have lived in the home I grew up in since I was about one. Friends have come and gone, but they are just happy where they are. Their yard is great with a garden and bees and the location is very central to everything including family and work. But what wasn't working was their entertaining space, it was very chopped up. And with how much they host, they needed a wall to come down!!! Below is the photos of what their space looked like before. You would walk into a living room on the left, with a wall on your right separating an unused bedroom that they had two recliners ... Read More
Guest Bedroom Makeover- Dark Board and Batten Square Wall
We are still in Utah with so many family and friends, we can't help but do a couple makeovers! Kevin always teases that Utah isn't a vacation, since he was born and raised here. We have a fun vacation planned in a few short weeks to Hawaii. So we are going to keep doing our favorite thing- makeovers!!! Today we are sharing a guest room makeover. Which is kind-of selfish, since it is the guest room we stay in when we come to Utah at my parents house. I jokingly told Kevin I got him a bed for Christmas. Which is kind-of true. He really didn't like the bed that was in the guest room at ... Read More
Dated Rock Fireplace turned Electric Shiplap Fireplace Makeover
My parents have lived in my childhood home since I was 1 years old, about 38 years! They recently knocked down a wall and opened up their living room and a spare bedroom to create a large great room. It is perfect for our large family of 4 kids and 10 grandkids! Not to mention they are very active in their community and church, so they host 20+ people regularly. I am thrilled they had a large space to entertain. When they opened up the space they added wood floors, a major update in itself, except for the dated rock wood burning fireplace. It was really a dark hole. They never burned a fire ... Read More
The Best and EASY Caramel Recipe (with Printable)
I love having recipes that you use just one time a year. for me, those are caramels and fudge. These sweet treats remind me of holiday seasons that have past and help me create memories with my family to carry into the future. Those memories become cherished traditions. If you don't have holiday treats that are traditions in your home, I invite your to adopt ours. These foolproof candy recipes will make you feel like a superstar in the kitchen and become great gifts for friends and neighbors too! I feel the need to warn you, both of these recipes are definitely ... Read More
Bedroom Makeover for a Deserving Single Mom
I love being able to connect with my blog readers, and sometimes it leads to meeting in person. Robin and I were messaging back and forth on Instagram, she was looking for ways to support her sons wellness, who was getting sick all the time. Found out she lived around the corner from me so I dropped her off some oils and a diffuser. She gave me a tour around her home. I snuck a picture of her master bedroom, and told myself I would be back to makeover her bedroom. This time of year I especially love being able to give the gift of comfort and safety. Plus it is a gift that will last all ... Read More
2019 Christmas Gift Guide for Her
Today’s gift guide is all about HER. The items in this guide are things on my Christmas list or things I already have that would make great gifts! You are sure to have a hit on your hands when you choose one or all of the items on this guide for your sister, best friend, wife, mom, teacher, nanny….should I keep going? Ha! Wet Brush- best hairbrush ever and animal print? yes! Knit Sock Slippers- these are sooooo cute and cozy! And actually not too crazy expensive for a gift from Anthropologie (now 30% off!!) Norfolk Island Pine Tree- a plant is always a good idea, great for a ... Read More
The YUMMIEST and EASY Fudge Recipe
This fudge is always a hit! I love that it is easy to make. For me, fudge should be silky smooth with a rich taste and you definitely get that with this recipe. Make sure you get high-quality chocolate chips as that will contribute greatly to the resulting taste! I decided it needed a blog post because I am always trying to hunt down the recipe every year in my email. It is that good. This fudge makes a darling and easy gift for neighbors or bring it to a party to share. Although it makes a small pan, I love to cut them into small enough squares that they are one-bite and this ... Read More
2019 Christmas Gift Guide For Him
We are digging in and talking about HIM in this gift guide. Is your default gift for your dad, husband or boyfriend a tie or slippers? Those are great gifts! If you are looking to expand your gift-giving for HIM this year, though, consider these must-haves for your guy! Kevin sent me this entire list actually. These are all things he has or that are on his Christmas wish list this year. Hope it helps! French Terry Pullover Hoodie- Nike Sportswear is never a bad idea. Kevin said he wanted this (so I ordered it for him!) Standard Flannel Shirt- Kevin has this nice flannel shirt and I ... Read More
2019 Christmas Gift Guide for Kids
Gift giving is so much fun. Nothing beats bringing just the right gift and watching the recipient feel loved and remembered. Sometimes picking that perfect gift, though, can be hard. I have always found it helpful to get ideas from friends. For this purpose (and because we are such great friends), I have rounded up some of the best gift idesa for kids, for him, for her, for parents, and for teachers in this series of 2019 Christmas gift guides. Let’s start with KIDS! After all, isn’t Christmas mostly about the little ones!? This guide is intended for all different ages and genders up to twe ... Read More
Christmas Front Porch with Fresh Greens and Pink Front Door
We brought Christmas to our front porch! Just wanted to show you. Nothing fancy. Just cleaned the steps. Hung the lights. Strung the garland. Bought a Charlie Brown Tree. Done. And had a handsome, helpful husband by my side. Just wish there was a skiff of snow! Just a pretty blanket of snow. This year I used all fresh garlands and tree from Home Depot. I had the baskets I had found at Home Goods and since our porch is covered, I thought they might do just fine. Especially since we have had that hanging door basket on our door for well over a year and no weather ... Read More
