We are thrilled to have a guest room in our new home. In our Connecticut home we had a guest space that doubled as our family room. No matter the size of your home you can turn any space into a guest space for a short time. My parents are planning on staying overnight on Christmas Eve and we know were will have a lot more guests in the future. I ordered our favorite bedding for our guest room, which would make for a really great gift! Thank you Tuft and Needle for sponsoring this post This room we painted the brick and it makes for the perfect backdrop! Sharing a portion of this guest ... Read More
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Lola’s Bedroom with a View- Utah Ranch Home
When we bought this ranch home in Utah back in November 2020, I wasn't sure we were going to add a second floor. I originally liked the idea of adding faux dormers to give the front a little more curb appeal. A selling point to help the girls be ok moving from Connecticut and all their dear friends to Utah, was the fact that they would get their own bedrooms. And without adding a second floor they wouldn't be able to have their own bedrooms AND us to be able to have a guest room. We are all very happy we decided to do the second floor addition and the girls LOVE their bedrooms and bathroom! ... Read More
Finn’s Schoolhouse Bedroom- Utah Ranch Home
We finally got to move into the home we have been remodeling for 9 months!!!! Slept here 3 nights and we are in heaven. I wanted to get the kids bedrooms all done first, even before the kitchen. If the kids have a cozy spot to sleep, play, get their clothes I knew they would feel safe and like this was home. It worked, Finn slept in longer than he ever has before! Let's take a look at his bedroom before and after. Finn Bedroom Before- You can tell they had major style when this room was designed! Bold and full of color, which I love. But it hadn't been changed since 1970, it was ... Read More
Gift Guide for Kids, Teens, Boys and Girls
I asked my kids to put together their favorite things and what they want for Christmas to share with you! My sister and my nephews weighed in and even my best friend, Laila with girls and boys that are preteen and teen age. Any of these gifts would be a big hit on Christmas! Gift ideas for younger kids and teen girls and teen boys. Hope it helps make gift giving easy this season. GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza- my kids love this game!SKYJO- Finn loves and plays this game too. It's fun, strategic, and a great learning game!Lite-Brite - don't you remember loving this as a ... Read More
Mudroom and Pool Room to Solve Pool Towel Saga
We do have a basement in our Utah home. I haven't shared much of it…today I wanted to share our mudroom that has a basement entrance to our backyard, which leads right to the pool. It will be a great space for pool goers to access a bathroom, a place to grab towels, shower and grab a beverage. Figuring out the towel situation was probably the only annoying thing about having a pool…I know, first world problems. But having a pool in our previous home made me aware that towels need to be part of the pool plan!! Let me elaborate on the towels. One too many times kids would get out to the pool ... Read More
Rental Bedroom with Fluffy Bedding and Non-Toxic Mattress
When we moved into our rental apartment we immediately decorated it to make it feel comfortable and welcoming for our family. My surroundings impact my energy and productivity. If you are reading this, then I bet you have similar feelings! Today I am sharing our bedroom and things you can do to any bedroom to make it feel cozy even if you are in a rental! Enjoy the space you are in, no matter where it is. And I do get asked often, what mattress we have, since most of you know I try to be careful of bringing in toxins into our home. About 6 months ago I shared the non-toxic mattresses we ... Read More
1970’s Ranch Home Remodel Updates- What it Cost and Dining Room Plans
Things are coming along with the remodel! We are hoping to have it mostly done to move in end of July, crossing our fingers and trying really hard to make it happen! But don't say "I told you so" if it doesn't happen. Ha! It does feel like they are moving pretty fast, we go to the house everyday and there are changes, which leaves us feeling hopeful. The kids are excited, which is making us excited! We have gotten the question "why didn't you just buy a new house" or "why didn't you knock down this house and start over". The number one reason is... we like a lot of the charm of this house, ... Read More
Storage Room turned Home Office for my Parents
My parents had a room that was not used to its full potential. Can you relate? The bedroom was basically a storage room. Since moving back to Utah I was excited to take over this room and give them an office. Both of them do a lot of work from home and it all ends up on top of the kitchen table (same story at our house) then it needs to be cleared before dinner each night. Needless to say, they needed a home office! I asked them if we could make it over and my Dad had the room cleared out the next day! Thank you The Home Depot for sponsoring this post First things first I put together ... Read More
Urban Outfitter Home Favorites and Bedroom Ideas
You might be surprised that one of my favorite places to browse home decor online is Urban Outfitters! My girls have a really good quality dresser from Urban, and I have several accent pieces. I was looking for things for my girls new bedrooms and came across some great pieces I thought I would link up for you! I also put together a girls bedroom and boys bedroom plan. Favorites from Urban Outfitters Chelsi Rattan Chair- anything with cane on it, I love! Concrete Outdoor Dining Table- such a pretty table! Birdy Side Table- we have this, it is super cute for plants! Make sure it is ... Read More
Let’s Organize- Organizing Checklist By Room
Pretend like you are moving organizing challenge! Act like you are moving and ask yourself would I really pack this item up and move it?? If the answer is no, let it go now! I have shared several organizing tips on my blog before, remember Maria Kondo Mondays?? But today I have easy checklists for you, by room. I will be sharing these steps and my tips for organizing on my social media as I tackle each room in our home! And this time, we actually are moving! 6 Nesting Ways to Stay Organized Daily The goal is to set you up for success! So after you have organized, make it a habit, a way ... Read More