I shared our little bathroom closet over on Instagram and I had a lot of questions. I thought I would share it here too. This closet is in our upstairs bathroom. It actually had bi-fold doors on it when we moved in. They would open on the right and it was really hard to get into! So we took the doors off and it was much easier to do then I thought. Simple bathroom storage solution done in 5 minutes....really! Think of taking the doors off an area that is not functional for you. I kept everything in the small open closet white and light. Something about bathroom storage you want it to ... Read More
Wallpaper Sources and How to Install Wallpaper
Wallpaper is really one of my favorite ways to add some character to a room. It is also very cozy and makes any room distinct and unique. I compiled some of my favorite wallpaper sources that I have used over the years into this one post. You can find the source and see the paper in a real room. I shared our simple EASY way we installed wallpaper with videos. We installed non-pasted and peel and stick wallpaper a lot! It get's easier the more you do it. I would recommend starting with a straight, easy wall your first time! *If you have textured walls it is advised to not use wallpaper- ... Read More
Quick Healthy Dinners- Favorite Things from Trader Joe’s
The other night I was looking what to make for dinner that would be QUICK- HEALTHY- WHOLE30 or PALEO. Did I mention quick?? Because come 5 pm sharp my kids are ready for dinner. And we really want to make sure they get a variety of veggies at dinner. You know how some families do Taco Tuesday or Pizza on Fridays...maybe that is your fun family?? (I secretly want to do that, but haven't yet). We have Frittata once a week, really it is "mom's cooking" so it's either Frittata or one of the meals below. And Trader Joe's is an absolute favorite place to go for groceries, really it makes it fun for ... Read More
Fireplace Makeover- and Styled with Decor from Target!
This Fireplace Makeover is so good. Very excited to share it! My good friends who live around the corner from us wanted me to pop over and give their Fireplace Mantel a refresh for Christmas. I was happy too- but they probably weren't expecting what it would lead to! I went to Target and just gave it a facelift, using Target finds and things they already had. After I was done I gave them a few extra tips- I always like to do that. Leave people with a little more to think about! I suggested they remove their wood blinds (they weren't really adding to the room, just taking away the view and the ... Read More
Friday Favorites start with the small things that add up to GREAT things
I shared that we went to Florida last Friday. Well on our last day, I got a little time to shop and fill my CUP and believe me, it doesn't take much. Just a couple small things-trinkets get me! We went and looked at the directory to see the shops I wanted to pop into while we were at Disney Springs. We already knew the girls wanted to go to the Lego Shop. I needed to hit a MAC makeup store. Then I saw that Sugarboo was in there. I have many Sugarboo pieces in our home. So it was a must stop. I tell you what just entering that shop filled my creative soul. I posted on Instagram Stories when ... Read More
Shiplap Wall DIY Tutorial- Inexpensive Accent Wall
I have another EASY DIY project for you! We added a wood planks or as most refer to it as shiplap to the nursery we recently made over in two days for my sister-in-law. I personally don't think shiplap is going anywhere and love it in a small application like we used it. You could do this same shiplap look on a ceiling or the entire wall. We partnered with Lowe's to complete this project and so happy we did because we found the perfect pack of wood to use as shiplap and that was very affordable. Everything in this room and for this project can be found at Lowe's. Keep in mind you can ... Read More
Home Tour this New England Charming Home with the Blue Door
The house with the "Blue Arched Door" is one I point out to visitors as we walk to the beach or I stop and take a picture of it when I run by. It was one of the very first photos I shared on Social Media- I even guessed what the color of the blue door is. So when Marybeth the now owner of the "House with the Blue Arched Door" sent me an email saying that she is a reader of my blog and would love to meet me. I said "Yes! Can I come see your house and take photos??" And oh man I am so happy that she reached out, she brightened my day in every way. I was actually surprised that her charming New ... Read More
Friday Favorites starts with Tips for good Family Pictures on Vacation
We were in Orlando Florida this past week. We went to Disney Land, Universal and Animal Kingdom. I didn't want to do an entire post about it- but I did want to talk a little about taking Family Pictures while on vacation and getting good ones with a stranger taking them! It was an issue for us the very first photo then I learned from my mistake and the rest were much better! I will say one thing- Universal was awesome! Harry Potter World was impressive and we were able to do a lot more rides than we did at Disney because of the long lines. The vote was Ella (9 almost 10 year old) and ... Read More
Kids Toy Organization- Custom Rolling Storage Bin
I have a simple follow up DIY tutorial from the nursery I shared a week or so ago. This is an easy custom Toy Storage Idea for a kids room or baby nursery. Even think outside the "Toy" label I put on it and use it for a unique rolling hamper in a laundry room or really ANY space that you can think of and need custom storage for. This custom way to organize toys cost under $50 and the original version that gave me my inspiration was well over $125. A lot of you requested this tutorial from when you saw it on the nursery post and on my Instagram Stories (videos I shared on ... Read More
How to Have a Cozy Home- 4 Simple Tips!
I think I say "this is my most asked design question" to a lot of things! But really, this one is the most asked right now... "Tell me How to have a cozy home!" I just laugh and think- well, get a home around 1200square feet with standard height ceilings. Done! No not true. ANYONE can have a cozy home. Honestly. I took some time and thought, what makes a home cozy? I know a lot of you are craving this cozy home right now in the winter. But we should shoot for this all year. And this is actually one of my goals. "Create a Cozy home ALL year round, not just at ... Read More