I can't tell you how happy I was to come upon our H & M Home when we went to our local Sonos mall on Monday! What a fun surprise and I was a kid in a candy store. I stocked up on some really fun stuff and thought I'd link them here for anyone looking for an affordable refresh! I used a lot of the items I bought on this recent makeover. Also sharing more of my favorites from the week including a way to never lose your car keys- learn from our mistakes!!! Glass Green Vase // Bubble Planter Pot Large // Bubble Planter Small // Gold Frame // Mini ... Read More
Part 2- 10 Things you could DITCH in your home
One of my most popular blog posts was "10 Things you could do without in your home". I talked about how we do without a microwave, plastic wrap, tin foil, tampons, plastic bags, paper towels and more! Billie Razor reached out to me to test out their new razor (which I had already bought a couple months prior- thanks FB ads!). It made me think how disposable razors are something we should do without in our homes. Instead invest in a nicer razor that you only have to replace the blade every month. Plus Bille Razors are actually cute hanging on your shower wall! So let's dig in and share 10 ... Read More
Go-to Brownie Recipe, Paleo and Gluten-Free with Printable
I have shared these brownies before, this time I have a printable! They are hands-down our families favorite brownies. Bonus they are gluten-free and paleo (if you leave off the little heart cookie!). Basically 3 core ingredients, which all of them are always on-hand at our home! Ella can make these on her own, so we have them regularly. And my mom who is known to say "is this paleo?" before she even has a bite, wanting to judge what it will tastes like…loves them! Around Valentines we grab a box of the heart cookies from Trader Joe's and add the little cookie to the brownie right ... Read More
Valentine Gift Ideas- 4 Steps to the Perfect Valentines Basket
Are you thinking about Valentine gift ideas yet or your plans? No? Then you are like me every year. This year I decided to jump on it because I want to not be scrambling this year around holidays and this will be the first year Kevin isn't traveling over Valentines! We have had some changes around our house, and look forward to sharing more of that later. With the news these days, we are more and more thankful for the time we can spend together. And just want to hold each other tighter and express our love more. I am sure many of you are feeling that way too. Love to hear what you do ... Read More
Family Room in a Small Cape gets a Major Makeover
I remember the first time I saw this home I had tears well up in my eyes, because I knew I would makeover this entire home. It wasn't an accident we met them, it was a gift to us. We first went to this charming little cape, because Rachel (the mom) had written to us when we asked for local kids rooms to makeover. We selected her son Luke, to do a makeover for. Rachel wasn't home when Kevin and I went to see Lukes bedroom, and looking back, it was a blessing she wasn't. Rachels friend let us in to measure Lukes room, then she asked if we wanted to see all their home. It just needed some love. ... Read More
DIY Floating Shelves- Get the Custom “built-in” look with Wallpaper!
We wanted to give a blank wall the recent makeover room we have been working on some charm and character. Initially I thought of doing a built-in bookcase, like we did for my sister-in-laws nursery. Kevin was game for it. But when we built those bookcases we had two people working on it (Kevin and his brother) and it took about two days. So with that math, it would take him A LOT of time, that we really don't have. After much thought I came up with the idea to do floating shelves. And DIY the floating shelves with some wallpaper, to make a statement wall and give the feeling and look of a ... Read More
Bathroom Remodel- Favorite Affordable Vanities and Plan
Below is what our bathroom looks like as of today! We have plumbing and electrical!!! Very exciting. Right now I am in the process of narrowing down our choices for vanity, lighting and tile. I already know we are doing a claw foot tub, but needed to know the rest! I thought I would share part of the decision making process. Inspiration Photo- I ALWAYS find an inspiration photo. I don't go looking for a new photo, I just look back at photos I have saved and look for a common theme. And one thing I noticed about bathrooms is I always save bathroom photos with a clawfoot tub ... Read More
What I bought from Target and Favorites!
Bringing back Friday Favorite for 2020! I like these casual posts, just sharing my favorite things from the week. I went into Target the other day when I was in the area (which isn't often) and ended up buying some gifts for Valentines (I will share that later) and then bought a few home decor pieces. And saw some other favorites in person. I linked them below! We went to Kona, Hawaii this past week, I have a blog post coming on that next week. But before we left, when I should have been packing, I decided to hang these pink velvet curtains. They are the same curtains I used in ... Read More
Maximizing your Eat-In Kitchen with a Banquette
My sweet sister has a family of 6 and sadly only 5 of them can sit up to the kitchen table! Tragedy. No, not really, the 1 doesn't eat in their bedroom, they have an island they can sit up to also. It just isn't the same as having everyone gathered around the kitchen table. And not to mention the family and friends they often invite over for dinner. It is one thing to not have the room for a larger kitchen table and seating, but they actually have the space, it just wasn't maximized….yet! Kevin and I decided to give Brittany a new kitchen table and a built-in banquette for her birthday. She ... Read More
2019 Favorites from Blog Posts, Top Selling Items and my Personal Favorites
What a year 2019 was! I have loved sharing my ideas and my favorite things with all of you. I have had so many highlights in making over so many spaces for friends, family and deserving new friends this year. We have incorporated Marie Kondo's minimizing and organizing tips, ditched so many toxic things in our home, and overall learned so much! Thank you for inviting me into your homes and your life. I truly consider you a friend! One of my favorite things to do in January is to share what have been the most popular items from you guys! Look through my list and maybe you will see something ... Read More
