Kevin and I recently went to New York for our Anniversary. We live about an hour away from NYC and it is one of our favorite places to go. There is SO much to see, do and eat! We do find that we go back to our favorites every time we go in. We can take the train in, but typically we just drive in and pay for day parking or overnight if we stay at a hotel. There are so many new things to try, but it isn't a trip to New York City unless we have a cookie from Levain Bakery or dinner at Jacobs Pickles. This time we stayed at The 1 Hotel, an absolutely gorgeous, boutique hotel close to ... Read More
September Giveaway Winner Design Plan and Serena & Lily Sale
I did a e-design inspiration plan for one reader on instagram, she won my September Giveaway! I have a lot of you who have asked me to do this as a giveaway. But I am just going to be honest. It can be hard to give this away. Because it really does take several hours to come up with a plan, a lot of time. I only mention the time, because it can look like it doesn't and the person who gets the plan, could wind up being disappointed, that it isn't what they wanted. And I hate that. It really is more of an in-depth process than it looks. Plus it really won't look "done" if all of the finishing ... Read More
Fall Favorites- Nisolo Shoes and Clothes (plus coupon code)
Since I posted my Fall front room, I have had so many questions about the shoes I was wearing!! I have a few more pairs from them for both Kevin and I and I have to say, that we are beyond impressed with the quality and look of these shoes!! More than that, this company is so incredible and I am excited to share more about them with you and a coupon code. Also I stopped into a favorite store the other day and grabbed a couple fall outfits that I will link below too! My dress HERE // hat HERE // shoes HERE // bag HERE Nisolo reached out to send me a pair of shoes to ... Read More
Fall Front Porch and Tile Front Steps
If you follow me on instagram then you saw we made a little change to our front porch! We added tile on each of the front of the steps! I actually was thinking of painting some sort of pattern with the black stripes we had, maybe a buffalo check pattern- kind of like a rug up the steps. But on second thought, I felt it would look too "crafty" ha! So I typed "painted steps" into Pinterest hoping for some inspiration. And in the painted steps search, I saw some stenciled, tile looking front steps- just on the front of each riser. Loved the look. But hate to stencil. So we came up with another ... Read More
Girls Toddler Bedroom Makeover- Drew Barrymore Collection
We asked for submissions from our local readers for a kids bedroom to makeover. We were looking for just one room to makeover but it ended up snowballing into 4 makeovers, that Kevin and I ended up giving away!! This is the last bedroom makeover. And it is a girls toddler bedroom makeover. She is a cutie little girl who is 3 years old (Finn's age) and still in a crib. Which a 3 year old in a crib isn't a problem, but it was the perfect excuse to give them a makeover!!! And we had the cutest bed ever that I really wanted to feature in a makeover! I partnered with Walmart and purchased some ... Read More
8 Simple Tips to TRANSFORM a Bedroom! Patricks and Lukes Parents Reveal
Alright are you ready to see the other bedroom makeover we did this week?? I have to say this it is a HUGE transformation. This is Rachel and Jeff's master bedroom that Kevin and I gifted to them. We recently made over their oldest sons (Lukes) bedroom after Rachel had emailed me when I asked for submissions for a room makeover. And we just couldn't help but do ALL their bedrooms. They are a very loving, kind deserving family. Their youngest son, Patrick has special needs and is the cutest boy. We really felt they all deserved a cozy spot to lay their heads at night after working so hard. This ... Read More
Dresser Round-Up! Favorite Dressers- All Prices
We got the girls a new dresser. Really because I wanted to give Rachel a dresser for her master bedroom and I thought the girls dresser would look great in her master. Then I could buy the girls a white washed wood one I have had my eye on for awhile. I had ordered the same dresser for the teen boys bedroom (Luke) and fell in love with it. For two reasons #1- we did not have to assemble the dresser (anyone want to give-up right when they see they have to assemble a dresser???) #2- the wood finish was gorgeous! I decided to round-up some of my favorite dressers and where I go to find ... Read More
Patricks Dormer Bedroom Reveal!
Did you catch my last blog post? We have been working on Patricks (a cutie 9 year old boy) bedroom! If you have been following along you know that we recently made-over Lukes bedroom (Patricks brother). Lukes mom had submitted Lukes room for a local makeover Kevin and I were giving-away, we ended up selecting Lukes bedroom, and we couldn't leave Patricks bedroom alone! We wanted to makeover his bedroom too. Below is where we last left you on the bedroom status- Kevin and I went away for the weekend to New York (blog post coming on that). But before we left we spent about 4ish hours ... Read More
3 Bedroom Design Plans- Master, Little Girls Room and Boys Room
I am doing three bedroom makeovers this month! And one next month. I am very excited. Making a fluffy cozy bed is one of my favorite things to do. I thought I would share the before of each room and my design plan. I ALWAYS do a design plan before I start any project. It helps me to visualize the end result. And not waste anytime on returning things because they didn't look good together. If you remember Lukes Bedroom that we recently made over. And then we did Lukes mom, Rachels kitchen shelves. Well, we couldn't stop just there. We are now giving Patrick the younger brother a ... Read More
Diffuser Round-Up and Why I ditched Candles
Hi, my name is Brooke, and I am a recovering candle addict. I loved the feeling of HYGGE they'd lend to my home. I always sort of knew that they were toxic, but I would allow myself the indulgence. Imagine my excitement when I discovered that I can get the EXACT same cozy, warm atmosphere with a diffuser! I started Essential Oils as a hope that they would help my daughter with her nervousness at night. We were desperate for a change, Kevin and I were out of ideas. She really was struggling to relax enough and being able to calm herself to go to bed. It was hard on her and our ... Read More