Ella had a large group for her Sadie Hawkins dance, all her high school soccer team and their dates. 60 teenagers. I offered to host the dinner at our house, since I knew they would have a hard time fitting at a restaurant. We planned to set up tables outside, but the forecast said wind and rain. So we pivoted to setting up tables inside our gym. Cleared everything out, and moved it all to the garage. Thankfully we had a group of people who came to help because it was a big project! ... Read More
A Room Swap, a Dinner Party, and a Collaboration Celebration
About a year ago, I had this little idea: What if the dining table lived in the same room as the kitchen? What if, just maybe, I swapped the dining room and the family room entirely? It was one of those ideas that lingered in the back of my mind. Then, last month, as I started planning a dinner party, the idea picked up and before I knew it, it was happening. The rooms were swapped, the table was set, and I love how it turned out. ... Read More
Fall Front Porch and Favorite Finds 2025
The leaves are changing here in our Utah mountains, and the mornings have that crisp chill that makes you reach for a sweater and a warm drink. It feels like the perfect time to cozy up our space for fall, starting with a few subtle spooky vibes to the front porch for the upcoming October gatherings we’re hosting. Whether you're decorating for the season, prepping for Halloween parties, I hope this post gives you a little inspiration to make your space feel like fall too. Fall Porch Inspiration Board- Fall Front Porch- Pumpkin Spray- Yard and Giant ... Read More
Holiday Hosting-Favorite Table Settings for all Seasons and New Anthropologie Collection
I absolutely love celebrating special occasions. Whether it's a big holiday or just a small family moment, I find so much joy in adding those thoughtful little touches that make the day feel extra special. For me, setting the table is more than just putting out plates. It's a chance to get creative, express my style (I love patterns!), and make memories! Christmas Table Setting 2025- Christmas Table Setting 2024- Valentine's Table Setting 2025- Spring and Summer Table Setting 2025- Fall Table Setting 2024- Halloween Table Setting ... Read More
Changes to the Exterior of our Utah Ranch Home
Since buying our ranch-style home in November 2020, we’ve been gradually updating it. The first major remodel took about a year—we painted the exterior black and added a full second story for the girls’ bedrooms. Since then, we’ve kept making changes as our style has evolved and as we realized some original elements just didn’t work. Sharing what the exterior looks like now—five years later! Exterior Before- Exterior After- Pavers Gas Lanterns- Landscaping- Fence- Pool and Pavers- Pergola- ... Read More
9 year old Boy Room Makeover with Shiplap and Wallpaper
This week, we gifted a bedroom makeover to Finn’s buddy, Crew! His mom, my friend April, and I have done a few fun projects in their home before, so this one was extra special. Finn was so excited about the makeover and both boys helped me choose a few of the details. We tried something new and it didn't turn out quite how I expected, can’t wait to show you the transformation! Bedroom Design Plan Bedroom Before Bedroom After Bedroom Nook Before Bedroom Nook After Bed and Bedding- Shiplap and Paint Color- Art- Rug- Desk and ... Read More
Fall Book Club Idea with Fall Table Setting and Fall Book Ideas
I love a good theme, and book club is the perfect setting for it. Fall book club nights are some of my absolute favorites—there’s just something about the cozy, seasonal vibe. Majority of the time book club is a bowl of chips and salsa, with a book discussion. I went all out for our fall book club, it was our first book club with this group of girls, we used to gather years ago then I moved, and finally got it back together! There’s nothing better than being surrounded by friends, sharing stories—both real and fictional. Hosting Favorites- ... Read More
6 Everyday Items we Ditched and Switched
I get a lot of questions when I share a behind-the-scenes look at our kitchen. No paper towels, and the most shocking, yep—no microwave either! We honestly do just fine without those things, and today I’m sharing 6 things you can probably live without too. It’s my version of going green and saving money without going full zero-waste perfectionist. Do I still drive a car, forget my reusable bags, and get my nails done? Yep. But I’m making small swaps where I can, and that totally counts! 1-Microwave 2-Paper Towels 3-Tin Foil or Plastic Wrap 4-Store Bought Room ... Read More
Berry Sweet Summer Send-Off with Homemade Pop Tarts, Movie and Crafts
We start school on Monday, it's hard to believe summer is coming to an end! As a family we had a few more things we wanted to cross off our summer bucket list. Sharing all the fun details of our sweet summer-send off night! Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts ... Read More
9 Year Old Finn’s Bedroom with a Gecko and Guinea Pig
Finn’s bedroom has been the room that has basically stayed exactly how I styled it when we moved in after our remodel 3 years ago. Still love it all! We call it the “green grass room” because it had green carpet when we bought this 1970’s home. We kept the rug green as a sweet reminder to what it was and his comment. Finn Bedroom Before- Bedroom After- ... Read More
