Starting with some gift round-up ideas! The first one is a surprisingly unique place to shop online. Love browsing through their new things every month. Gift ideas and a few things you might want for your own home, I know I want them all too! I also have a discount code for 15% off! 15% off orders of $50 or more use code: Code: UOXCOZY15 ends November 3rd 7am EST- October 26th 7am EST. (Excludes sale items, gift cards, UO MRKT, furniture, Patagonia, Polaroid, Fuji, Nike, Doc Martens, Birkenstocks. Valid North America only). Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables By Joshua McFadden- ... Read More
Are We Keeping the Rock? The Story of the Rock on our 1970’s Home!
We went back and forth on if we were going to keep the rock on the exterior of our 1970's home. Not because we thought the rock was ugly, just because it wasn't necessarily the style we would pick for our home. We have the same rock inside our house too. Inside it felt very busy for what I was trying to accomplish with our decor, so we did change that (see the rock inside HERE). I was actually certain we would change the rock outside when we bought the house, but decided to just wait to see what the exterior looked like once we painted the house black. Now that the house is painted black ... Read More
Pumpkin Crunch Cake- Easy Cake Recipe
I shared the Paleo version of this Pumpkin Crunch Cake a couple years ago, but I never shared the original version. I make this version for a crowd of people who might not be fans of paleo food. This Pumpkin Crunch Cake is all over the internet. Not sure where it originally came from, but I first got it from a co-worker Karen. She made it every fall and we would all go crazy over it! Finally sharing this must-have fall dessert! My kids even love this cake, with all the nuts on the top. We like to top the cake with homemade whipped cream. Or I personally love to whip Canned Heavy Coconut ... Read More
The Best Warm Shrimp Salad with Paleo Lemon Salad Dressing
I love a healthy and tasty salad! One of my favorite salads is at a local Utah restaurant called Red Rock. They make a Warm Shrimp Salad that is so tasty! We made a dup of it with our tasty Lemon Dressing. The dressing is basically a one size, fits all, dressing! I haven't met a salad yet that this didn't taste good on. With its tangy, bright lemon flavor, it'll blow away any store bought dressing. It’s a dressing that you’ll use for so much more than salad. Sure, it livens up greens, but it also makes roasted veggies flavorful, adds excitement to grain bowls, and more. Sharing salad ... Read More
Christmas and Holiday Decor I Bought- Early!
I know this is way early…but I get lots of messages (a day!!) saying you can't wait to see my Holiday and Christmas Decor! Which makes me so happy that you love seeing my ideas! Thought I would share a few things I ordered this season. I plan on using most of what I had last year, but with our new home I have new areas to decorate! I like to decorate in big statement spots, like our entry, fireplace mantel or a console. Every surface and corner doesn't need to be decked out, just a few key WOW spots! Early Christmas Decor- White Stoneware Tree- I had a version of these in mercury on my ... Read More
Favorites from September- Hike, Charcuterie Boards, House Progress and More!
Did September go by in a flash for you too?! We are getting so close to moving in, and spending lots of time at our remodel. If you saw, we finished our yard and it turned out better than I imagined. Our house should be finished by the end of the month, can't wait! We hosted 15 people in Utah the last week of September and took them to a lot of our favorite places in Utah. The top favorite by mostly everyone was the hike. Hiking is a must in Utah! Today I also rounded up my most asked and bought items from September! With a few favorite photos from the month. Favorite Hike in September- ... Read More
Backyard Pavers and Fiberglass Pool- Utah Ranch
Our yard is finished! We set a deadline to have it finished in time for an event, thankfully, it got done because of our awesome landscapers. Finally sharing all the details of the backyard area where the pool is. I will do a detailed post on the landscaping and all the yard soon. But wanted to share photos and answer the most asked questions on the pool and pavers. Before and After of Yard- We used the same pavers and pattern that we did at our Connecticut house! Why not repeat something you love and we really didn't get to enjoy that space too long. We hired a landscaping company ... Read More
Vintage Runners- One of a Kind Rugs
Vintage Rugs immediately make a home feel lived in and extra cozy. Plus they are really well made and have lots of depth. Obviously our home isn't finished, but I snapped some quick photos to show you two of the rugs we got! Vintage Runners- Turkish Neutral Rug 2.8x11Oushak Long Runner 3x13Herki Rug 2.5x13.9Long Neutral Runner Turkish Rug- 15'Herki Star Rug 2.6x10Vegetable Dye Oushak Turkish Oriental Runner Rug 3x10Turkish Rug Runner, Pink Persian Runner, 3x9Vintage Rug 4.4x11.7Anatolian Handmade Rug 2x8 ... Read More
Wood Garage Doors and Copper Exterior Lights Over Doors
When we bought our 1970's Ranch Remodel we knew we would have to buy new garage doors. The existing wood garage doors were cracked and broken. We wanted wood garage doors that would break up all the black paint on the house and just add something really interesting. Statement garage doors! Garage Doors Before- We love the driveway! The previous home owner, and only home owner, was a Stone Mason and owned a Quarry. He did really beautiful stone work. We can imagine the love and time it took to lay each piece of this long driveway. We wanted the garage doors to play off of the driveway ... Read More
Fall Table Setting- Fall Feast
My sweet parents host a Fall Feast every year and this year we got to go for the first time in 6 years! They cook a lot of yummy food, mostly from their garden. My mom sets a really long table outside for us to feast and enjoy the crisp air outside! She also get's a pumpkin for all the kids, their favorite part. I put together a Fall Table Setting that you could use for a Fall Feast and or your Thanksgiving Dinner! Planning on using this set-up for our Thanksgiving dinner, but we will probably have to eat inside! Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post Step one is to hang hanging ... Read More
