It has been awhile since I did an Amazon Home Favorites Round-up! I was searching for outdoor furniture (found some cute lounge chairs) and I noticed a few of my favorites for home decor from Amazon were back in-stock! Also, I helped out at a local Parade of Homes that was all built by women. Such a neat thing to be part of! I shared some of it on my Instagram stories and received a lot of questions about sources, so I wanted to share that here too! Parade of Homes Girls Bedroom- First of all I had lots of questions on what a Parade of Homes is. A Parade of Homes is a branded showcase ... Read More
Our Tile Selections- How to Pick Tile- Where to Shop for Tile
Right now is the deadline to order all our tile for our remodel. As you can imagine, picking tile for an entire house takes a lot of time!!! We looked at a couple local tile shops and didn't see what we were looking for. So I went online and found a lot of great tile. We wanted a textured tile, that had a lot of character and charm. Most of the tile we selected is terracotta. Some of the tile is cement with a fun pattern. I have decided life is too short to not enjoy your home and personal style, whatever that might be! My biggest tip for selecting tile is to save images of rooms you like ... Read More
Laundry Room Ideas and Top Recommended Washer and Dryer
We are in the market for a new washer and dryer! Picking a washer and dryer can be a lot of pressure, anyone else?! Kevin was like, wow, you are really spending a lot of time on this! When we moved we left our washer and dryers with the home, didn't make sense to pay to have them moved, even tho we did like them! Since we are remodeling our home, I am also looking for Laundry Room Ideas. We are actually going to do a washer and dryer on each floor of our new home. The second floor we will do a stacking washer and dryer (for the girls), in our bedroom we will have a side by side, and in the ... Read More
Our Thrive Market Favorites- Paleo Snacks
We have had a membership with Thrive Market on and off since they started in 2014. I originally got a membership when I started a Paleo Challenge with my CrossFit gym. I was looking for Paleo snacks and foods that were easy to buy and find, I like how Thrive organizes food by diet, making shopping easy. And I like how the prices are more affordable than places like Whole Foods, I have compared items we regularly purchase. I also really like Thrive Market branded food items too! I share my orders I get often on Instagram, and several of you requested a blog post of my favorite things we order. ... Read More
Boys Shared Bedroom Makeover- Gray Walls
One of my best friends, Laila, has two cute boys who share a bedroom. She was looking for ideas to give it some personality. I offered to come and help her once we moved back to Utah. So here we are! When Laila and her husband were building this new home I loved that even tho they had the space, they decided to have their beds be in the same room. They have a "hang out space" right outside their bedroom that could have easily been another room. She felt having them share a room would keep them close, best friends, and it would keep them in check! So we wanted to make their shared room a space ... Read More
4 Kitchen Styling Tips – Rental Friendly
We are living in an apartment and will be until July….and don't want to jinx it, but could be August. Which would be fine, we are really enjoying our apartment! While we are living in this rental I can't help but style it and bring our families personality into the decor. I know many of you live in long-term rentals and short-term rentals so hopefully this post helps you too! I believe we can all create a home with purpose and joy no matter where it is. Thank you Walmart.com for sponsoring this post 4 Kitchen Styling Tips- Rental Friendly #1- Hang some Peel and Stick Wallpaper- I ... 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
Two Semi-Homemade Easy Cake Recipe’s- Bakery Quality from a Box Mix
My sister has the best and the easiest go-to cake and cupcake recipes. They taste (and always look) like they came straight from a bakery. Would you believe me if I tell you the recipes start with a box cake mix?! This year for Finn's birthday we are back living in Utah, that means a BIG family party! It was the perfect opportunity to have her show me her tips and tricks and all the yummy details! Excited to share them here, all in one easy to find spot, with TWO recipe printables cute enough to frame! For his party, Finn knew exactly what he wanted, chocolate cake with white frosting. ... Read More
Easy Paleo Teriyaki Noodle Bowl Recipe
My mom is one of the best cooks I know (alongside Kevin)! The other day Kevin and I made a Paleo Teriyaki Noodle Bowl. After, I was talking to my mom and I told her I like how she makes them best and asked her to come over and show me exactly what she does. Like exactly, since she didn't have a recipe (it was just in her head). Of course I had to share it with you!!! This will be a meal you rotate weekly or monthly. It is a favorite! We made it all in one pan too, The Always Pan (I had gifted one to my mom, grandma, sisters and brother for Christmas! It makes such a good gift, especially for ... Read More
Black Exteriors- 12 Favorite Black Paints and Ours!
When we purchased this 1970's home, we knew we would paint or stain the wood on the exterior. Fast forward to this past week, picking the the color was simple, we wanted black. But WHAT black was another question. We ended up trying several different stains on the house to determine our favorite. I knew I wanted Tricorn Black on the windows, it is my go-to for a good basic black with no gray, or blue coming through. On the house color we wanted to see a slight contrast so the windows would pop. Of course I spent a lot of time searching online for homes with black exterior, and decided to share ... Read More
