I can't believe that we have a master closet!!!! We had a small closet in our "master bedroom" that only my minimal clothes would fit in. And then Kevin had his clothes in his an a small Ikea wardrobe in Finn's bedroom and his shoes were in Finn's closet. We made it work for about 4 years. Then we decided to add- onto our kitchen and the entire back of our home about 9 feet back. We made space for a master bathroom and this master closet! Which feels extra fancy to have!! Below are photos of our separate closets before- Kevin was actually the one to put together the plan for the Ikea ... Read More
Inside our Fridge and Favorite things to Organize Fridge
We are so thankful our kitchen is almost all done! A working fridge, dishwasher and stove are such a blessing. And to have a fridge stocked with food is something we do not take for granted. Someone asked to see inside our fridge and how we organize it. So I thought now is the perfect time, because our fridge is new and clean!!!! I actually organized our last fridge like this new fridge, it worked well, so why stop a good thing? I'm basically a fridge model:) Just a reminder that our floors are not sanded or stained yet. And we still need the kick plate on the base of the cabinets. Our ... Read More
Having Fun Nestled Down at Home with Kids
Many of us are finding ourselves home-bound in an effort to keep our community safer. It can be unsettling to suddenly try to discover a new routine and navigate uncharted waters. In my experience, I have found that children are careful observers and pick up on emotional and nonverbal cues quickly. Let's help them feel at ease by leading the way with these FREE and inventive ways to keep them engaged and having fun! I am sure that with a little creativity, this time spent with your family can be some of the most memorable moments from their childhood! You can print these out and go through ... Read More
Nestle Down Ideas- When you are Stuck at Home!
I have 13 things you could do right now while we are all nestled in at home. If you are like me achieving things gives me energy and boosts my mood. Do one small thing a day, especially if you have kids at home and you are trying to be a teacher too (praise to all the teachers!!!). Don't get overwhelmed but I think we could all benefit if we do something. We have rain in our forecast and rather than cry (which I might do too) I am going to have the kids help us get the house ready, so when the sun shines we can head out and enjoy it. Focus on what we CAN do not what we can't do! 13 Nestle Down ... Read More
Friday Favorites- New Appliances, Kitchen Hardware and new Rug!!!
I thought I would share some favorites from the week, since it has been a big week!!! Hopefully everyone is staying well and cozy at home. Praying for peace and wellness for all of you. It is a hard scary time right now and I know it isn't easy for many. We are taking all the vitamins, making healthy smoothies, washing our hands and using all our Thieves. Trying to do our best to support our wellness. Maybe my post will be a nice distraction from the news. We had workers installing our backsplash today and putting our cabinet hardware on all our cabinets. And remember from my last post I ... Read More
Small Space Living Series- 1200 Square Foot Modern Farmhouse
It has been awhile since I shared a small space living feature, but this one is worth the wait! Aimee from The Homegrown Apple is letting us peek inside her newly-built, modern farmhouse and you are going to love her style! Aimee and her husband built this home with their family in mind. Aimee homeschools her children and has a great system for organizing her beautiful home! What is your home Motto? 1 Thessalonians 4:11. Aspire to live a quiet life, mind your own affairs, and work with your hands. Why do you live in a smaller home? A few years ago we were ... Read More
New Serena & Lily Chair and SALE
We stopped into Serena & Lily when my friends were visiting from Utah. It is just FULL of inspiration!! Our Westport Connecticut location was an old home converted into a store, beyond charming. I snapped some photos while we were in the store, drooling. I have several of their accents pieces in our home and love them all. They are just the best quality and also statement pieces. I recently got a new accent chair from Serena & Lily and thought I would share a photo of it. I was hesitant to show it yet, because I also got a new rug I am on the fence on, which means it isn't staying. ... Read More
Front Walkway Update- Concrete Stepping Stones with Grass
Our exterior has gone through some minor and major updates! Sometimes I look at older pictures of the house and think, I can't believe it looked like that! I really was just smitten with the older house charm, the location (beach area) and the big backyard is hard to find around here, especially so close to town and the beach. And I knew we could give the exterior some major curb appeal with small and simple changes along the way. Here are some up the improvements we have made and written about on the blog- Siding to vinyl shake shingles Replaced the iron railing and posts and ... Read More
H&M Home Spring Home Decor (affordable!) and what I bought!
My friends and I just went to NYC for the weekend. We ate all the yummy things, saw Chicago (it was good!), did a lot of walking and shopping! One of my all time favorite places to go! I love that we can just drive an hour from our house and have access to so many fun things to do and see. I always stop into H&M Home, it never disappoints. So affordable and really nice quality. This time I bought a bunch of baskets for our new master closet, not the best idea carrying around 7 baskets around New York City, but I was committed and some friends to help! Thought I would link up some of ... Read More
Dormer Master Bedroom with a new Affordable Rug and Finishing Touches!
Friends of ours, Joel and Sue recently moved into a new home, after living in the same home for over 20+ years. Joel was a manager of a large estate in Fairfield, and lived on the property with his family in a separate home. Unfortunately he lost that job and the place they called home for so many years. They had to move to a new place. It is the cutest older home with a lot of charm. I met Joel and Sue when I moved to Connecticut 5 years ago, they own a CrossFit in my area. I was planning on trying all the CrossFit's then deciding what one to go to, but they were both so nice and I ended up ... Read More
