We decided to drive from London, to the Cotswolds, to Scotland! It was a long drive, around 6 hours, but we got to see a lot of the countryside. We left the Cotswolds at around 1 pm and wanted to make it to Edinburgh before dark so we could do the King Arthurs Seat Hike, luckily it doesn't get dark until 10 pm in Scotland. Sharing all that we did in basically 1.5 days in Scotland, basically we will be back! Keep reading all about our trip to London, Stonehedge, Windsor and Bath, the Cotswolds, and previous trips to Rome, Cinque Terre, Venice, and Paris, ... Read More
11 Backyard Gems in My Sister’s Backyard-Most are DIY’s!
My sister has a great backyard! Lots of trees, comfortable places to sit and a fun play area. She loves hosting and we love being there! Sharing all the things that we enjoy in her backyard. I love how the majority of items are DIY'd, fun to show how you can create a beautiful space on a budget! Pergola Backyard Finds- Lots Of Seating Curtains and Umbrellas for Shade Hosting Favorites Garden Fire Pit Playhouse Kids Play Area Grass for Yard Games ... Read More
Easy Fruit Dessert Bars
If you've ever had our fruit cookies you know we love a refreshing dessert this time of year! Something about a treat with whipped frosting and fruit that is tasty but also super cute to decorate with. And that you can keep cool in the fridge! This dessert will become a quick favorite, it is so easy. You'll have it made from start to finish in an hour and tastes so good that everyone will ask for the recipe! ... Read More
6 Home Heroes and Anthropologie 20% off Coupon Code
When I look around my home, there are key design elements that I repeat often. Besides plants, and wallpaper. There are decor pieces I like to call the Home Heroes, the pieces that make up my design style. Sharing all of them below, and a lot of my favorite pieces are from Anthropologie and I have a 20% off code for this weekend, BROOKE20. 1- Oversized Statement Art 2- Lamp Glow as the Star Lamp Love- 3- Cozy Curtains in Unexpected Places- 4- Lot's of Extra Seating- 5- Fluffy Cloud Bedding- 6- The 10% Unexpected Pop of Color- ... Read More
Playhouse Makeover at my Sister’s House
My sister and brother in law built their playhouse around 15 years ago. It has held up nicely, just needed a little updating, and a new floor! I was saying how much I would have loved this as a kid. Her older boys 12-14 still enjoy playing out here. Sharing their playhouse refresh and fun finds to make any space a cool kid hangout! Playhouse Before After Yard Play Favorites New Floor Walls Accessories Lights Furniture Entertaining Favorites ... Read More
Our Trip to The Cotswolds- Favorite Things we did
We recently visited London, Stonehenge, Bath, and Windsor. After we checked out of the place we were staying in London, and drove about 2 hours to the Cotswolds to see all we could see in about two days. We loved the Cotswolds!! I would go back, even our kids appreciated it, but it would be a fun girls trip too. Sharing all that we did in a short period of time in the Cotswolds. Everything we did in the Cotswolds- ... Read More
Junk Journaling- Favorite Hobby
My girls, Ella (17) and Lola (14) have been really into Junk Journaling lately! Their new favorite hobby. Junk Journaling is essentially scrapbooking with the addition of "junk" think candy wrappers, ticket stubs, and really anything you can stick to a page. I love that the pages don't have to be filled with travel and adventure, it can be just inspiration and things you are into. Junk Journaling Supplies- ... Read More
Outdoor Bistro Table Setting- Café Core
We have been on a Bistro Table Setting kick, creating our own Café Core moments all over. Love having options to gather. The goal with Café core is decor that details the settings felt while dining out. A cozy place to gather, socialize and feel a sense of belonging! Somewhere you want to linger longer. Café Core in the Backyard Bistro Table- Café Core Sister's Front Porch- Café Core on our Front Porch- More Bistro Seating Ideas- ... Read More
Our trip to London- Favorite Things we did in London, Stonehenge, Windsor, and Bath
We just took an amazing vacation in London, and loved every second of it! We hope to go back! Along with London we also went to Wiltshire to see Stonehenge, Windsor to see the Windsor Castle, Bath, The Cotswolds, and Scotland. Sharing today all the things we saw in London, Wiltshire and Windsor. Favorite Things we did in London, Stonehenge, Windsor, and Bath- LONDON- Day 1 in London- Day 2 in London- Day 3 in London- Day 4 in London- Day 5 in London- ... Read More
12 Things in our Backyard that make it Extra Fun!
My goal for our backyard has always been to create a space where we could host friends, and family. A place where the kids could be active and want to bring their friends. A place they felt comfortable, that was safe and a place for lots of fun! Sharing 12 fun things we have and why! 1- Pool and Slide 2- Outdoor TV 3-Gas Fire Pit 4- Grass Space for Soccer and other Sports 5- In-Ground Trampoline 6- Yard Games 7- Outdoor Kitchen with Pizza Oven 8- Sports Court 9- Places to Relax 10- Garden 11- ... Read More
