Depending where you live, you might be thinking of ways you can enjoy your outdoor living space as long as possible! We live in Utah and we can already feel the weather changing, it's getting cooler at night! And we are hosting a fun event end of September outside, so we are trying to get everything ready for that. I have 5 ways to help you enjoy your outdoor space longer, things that we did to our new outdoor space! Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post 1- Add More Lighting It is starting to get darker early and earlier. Exterior lighting is a must! We hung these Outdoor ... Read More
Back to School Teacher Gift Idea with Thieves
I really like buying gifts for others. So when it comes to teachers, I like to think beyond the generic teacher gift and send them with a basket at the start of the year of favorite things. If you’re searching for a healthier, more eco-friendly or simply a more unique teacher appreciation gift, consider one of these ideas! Great way to give thanks right from the start. Teachers are the best. Finn is in kindergarten!!! And I am so thankful for his teacher. She was so sweet when she met him. They do a snack in class and she said that she provides it, so we are including a Target gift card ... Read More
Fall Front Porch Ideas and Target Fall Finds for Fall Mantel
Stopped at Target the other day, looking to see if I could spot anything good to share with you! Especially decor that felt like fall. I found several good things and they inspired me to put together a fall mantel for you. Yes, my house is not finished, just too excited to start sharing ideas. Early fall inspiration if you will! Target Finds- Fall Edition- Rustic Vase Brown- this color is so gorgeous!!! Ceramic Natural Vase- this comes in two sizes, really nice in person!Women Figure Sketch- I can't pass up a figure sketchFaux Sherpa Pillow- these have a pretty gold zipper and leather ... Read More
Tile is Being Installed- Help us Pick a Pattern
We have all our tile in and they are starting to install it! YAY!!! Really SO excited. I LOVE all the tile we picked….but one of the tiles I am second guessing. It's the one I have been most excited about too! The tile in question is the Landry Room, we are also calling the Pool Room. I wanted it fun. I wanted it to be unique. But now I am saying to myself, "why couldn't you just pick a normal tile?". I do want to preface this with- I am not worried about getting sick of it, I just want to love it now. I think, once we have the pattern right, I will love it. My girls and Kevin ... Read More
Cedar Wood on our Front Porch and Back Porch with Hanging Daybed
We are very thankful we have a covered front and back porch. That being said, both porches needed some finishing touches. The previous owners, did a great job and finished the ceiling with partial board. We decided to go a step further and add cedar paneling to both the front and back porch. We felt it would pull in the rock on the home and really complete the look. I will say I am appreciating the rock more and more. Front Porch Before and After We love how it turned out! I shared this front porch space before (here), I haven't shared how we added the cedar wood and also what the back ... Read More
Top Things to Do in Utah- Must Visit!
Utah is just the greatest. Known for the best skiing in the country, but there is so much more to do than ski! ALWAYS something to do in Utah, no matter the weather or season you can be easily entertained. And it is very family friendly. You can be in the mountains within 20 minutes from most anywhere. Unique shopping. LOTS of cookie and soda shops. Flying into Utah is really easy, the airport is one of the nicest airports. Downtown Salt Lake City is about 10 minute drive from the airport. I am sharing all my favorite things to do in Utah, places to eat in Utah and places to shop that are ... Read More
Landscape Plans for Backyard and Front yard
One of the reasons we bought our home was because of the gorgeous yard. Our 1970's home is on an acre, with mature trees and lots of room to add things we enjoy in a yard. We decided to invest in updating the landscaping (in addition to the money we spent on the remodel). When we are looking for a specialist to hire we always try to support our friends businesses. Our friend, Tom has a landscaping business and they put together a great plan for us and actually have already started! Landscape Plan If you are looking at the plans, to the left is the pool, with paver surround. The small ... Read More
Picking Paint Colors for our 1970’s Remodel
I can't believe we are getting close to painting our 1970's Remodel! They are finishing up the mudding and taping, just in time for floors to be dropped off on Friday! They will start installing the wood floors next week. Then cabinets are after that. I had to get the paint colors picked for the cabinets and obviously walls. We created larger paint samples to help us decide on colors, thought I would share what we picked! I am always saving photos on Pinterest and Instagram of paint I like in rooms. Or, if I am looking for a new color, I will google "best white paint" or search a ... Read More
Never too soon to plan for Fall Decor
Some of you are going to be very excited to see this post and some of you will get angry…"Way too early for fall!". I actually want summer to stay for a lot longer!!! That being said, some of us are planners and want to start thinking and ordering things to have when are ready to deck the fall halls! We won't be moving into our home until end of September-ish' so you won't see too much from me until then. But I linked up some favorite fall decor for you! Ruffle Duvet Set- maybe you have a white duvet and want to change it up! Or you are in the market for new bedding, this is reasonably ... Read More
House Remodel Updates and Stair Ideas
We were hoping our home would be done by now. Famous last words of someone remodeling or building a home! We bought our 1970's ranch home in December, but didn't actually start demo until end of March. We hoped it would be finished when Ella's best friend, mom, and sister were visiting this week. They weren't planning on staying at our home, but we would have loved to have them over to the house! So we ARE making the most of them being here this week. We've been showing them all around Utah. And we gave them a tour of our home. Thought I would give you an update too! The sheetrock is done, ... Read More
