I love celebrating special occasions. I enjoy setting the table or doing a few extra things to make a holiday or event memorable. Even if it's just for my own little family. It’s fun to create new traditions or honor old ones. Sharing things that I like to do when hosting, a fun tradition my grandpa started and printable trivia games for Easter! Dining Room Sources 1- Thoughtful Gift 2- Garlands 3- Fancy Tableware 4- Discussion 5- Memorable Food ... Read More
Host a Book Club-Top Book Club Books 2025 and The Wedding People (this month!)
I love reading. Well, now I prefer to listen to audiobooks. A movie for your ears! I especially love being in a book club group and having friends to discuss books with. I've been in different book clubs with different groups of friends and in different states as a way of making friends. Sharing how we run a book club, my favorite books so far and fun ideas on hosting when it's your turn! Top Book Club Books 2025- ... Read More
Protein Waffles- Our go-to Waffles- Meal Prep for the week
I have been testing a lot of different protein pancake recipes and adding what we like to it. I personally think waffles are easier to make than pancakes, but you could use this recipe for a protein pancake or a protein waffle. The perfect fluffy thickness, a hearty waffle with a hint of vanilla, and packed with protein. A great way to start the day. You won't believe how easy and tasty these are! ... Read More
Basement Wet Bar-Yellow Backsplash and Yellow Stripe Wallpaper
When we bought this 1970’s ranch home half of the basement wasn’t finished. The part that was unfinished was by the walkout basement door. Which was a win because we wanted to add a wet bar that had easy access to the backyard and pool. We imagine playing outside, and or swimming and running down the steps to the pink fridge to get a beverage. Or a spot the kids and their friends could easily grab a treat while hanging out in the basement. Just recently we added wallpaper and it feels like our vision has really come to life! Sunshine Basement Sources- ... Read More
Storage in Bathroom- over the Latrine
We recently wallpapered our toilet room, even though not many people use that bathroom it sure makes me happy! And after wallpapering it made me want to finish the room with additional storage. I found the perfect wall cabinet to store toilet paper and personal products, bonus it looks so good! Sharing several storage options for powder bathrooms or to hang over your latrine (why does that sound better than toilet??). Storage Wall Cabinets- Hope that gave you storage ideas! ... Read More
Making the Bed Formula- Twin to King Beds and Daybeds- Favorite Inserts and More
The key to a fluffy bed is all about the bedding inserts. A fluffy bed means it looks like if you jumped in the bed you would leave an imprint when you got up, and really wouldn’t want to get up! Sharing all the keys to creating a fluffy bedding look and all the beds in our home. Bedding Favorites- Primary Bedroom- Ella's Teen Girl Bedroom- Lola Teen Girl Bedroom- Finn Younger Boy Bedroom- Liam Teen Boy Bedroom- Twin Bed Guest Room Fold Away Beds (Cots)- Guest Room Day Beds- Hope that helps as you make your cozy bed!! ... Read More
Dining Room- New Rug and Repeating Patterns and Colors 60, 30, 10 Color Formula
Our dining room has been missing something. It just hasn't felt complete, until now. It was missing my color formula of 60, 30, 10. Basically 60% of the room is one color, 30% is another and 10% is the pop of color. Rocky, our newest puppy chewed a hole in one spot on our rug, so we moved that rug down to a guest room where the hole would be hidden. There is more to the rug story, l but basically our dining room needed a rug. And I just found the perfect rug for our dining room! That actually follows my 60, 30, 10 rule. Dining Room- Dining Room Sources- 60, 30, 10 Formula- ... Read More
Cafe Curtains- 6 Places we added Cafe Curtains
Cafe Curtains aren't anything new, but we have been seeing them all over recently. I love the look, I especially like the option for windows with a view that you don't want to obstruct. Sharing where I recently hung cafe curtains, not just for windows! Cafe Curtains Kitchen- Cafe Curtains- Bathroom Cafe Curtains and Roman Shades- Bedroom Cafe Curtains- Cafe Curtains instead of Cupboards- ... Read More
Older Girl Bedroom- Brighten Up With Wallpaper
At one of Ella's recent soccer games my mom and I were getting caught up on life and our friends. Last year we had given her best friend, Susan, a bedroom makeover. We were chatting about Susan's sweet family and I offered to give her daughter a bedroom makeover, who could use a little bright spot in her day. Sharing how we brightened up the room with wallpaper and patterns. Bedroom Plan- Bedroom Before- Bedroom After- Bed and Bedding- Bench and Rug- Curtains- Closet- Dresser- Art- Wall Sconce- Nightstand- Light ... Read More
Adding Pattern to Plain Roman Shades- The Girls Bedroom Window Treatments and Window Seat
Recently we added color to two white roman shades that are in our girls bedrooms. When we moved into this house four years ago, I wasn't sure what I wanted and didn't want to commit to a certain color or pattern when we were just establishing the girls rooms. Their plain white roman shades felt like white sheets on their windows, too simple for the rest of their room. I finally went for what I have been wanting to do to their windows and added some pattern and color, sharing that below and information on their window seat cushion. Roman Shades in Lola's Room- Ella's ... Read More
