Ella kept saying last week "I mom just don't decorate for Christmas outside yet". She is 10 and a little concerned with people thinking her mom is crazy for Christmas decorating. She felt it was kind-of acceptable to decorate this week. So here we go! Christmas on our front porch 2018! And this is the first year living in this home (it will be 4 years December 31st) that we put up Christmas lights on the house. It was pretty exciting to see! And Kevin was even more thankful for our small home now then ever before, lights were up in less than an hour. Well Ella…here are your mom and dad ... Read More
Christmas Gift Guide for Kids with Experience Ideas too!
Time to start sharing some Christmas Gift Guides! The first one I thought I would do is for kids, because really Christmas is the biggest deal to those little ones in our lives. We are really into non-toy ideas. Experience gifts are the best and we love STEM gifts too. I complied all of our favorite gifts ideas for kids. These are items are getting our kids or we have already. I hope you like our ideas! Christmas Gift Guide Experience Ideas- Season Pass- to the Zoo, Water Park, Aquarium etc. My mom has given us a pass to the zoo one year and a water park….best money spent on a ... Read More
Small Space Living Series- 1300 square foot Bungalow
We have a new small space living feature for you today! The Ginger Home is living in a 1300 square foot bungalow in Beaumont Canada with her husband and two "ginger" girls, who are darling! Amanda invited us into her home and answered all of your amazing questions on living in a small space. She gave some amazing tips to stay organized no matter the size of your home. Excited for you to see how you can entertain and really love and enjoy a smaller space. What is your home Motto? I don’t think I can pick just one answer to this question! So here are my top 5 tenets ... Read More
TOP Home Decor Christmas Trends 2018
I shared Top Fall Trends about a month ago and it was so fun to research and put together I thought I would do a Christmas Trends post for 2018! I looked online for Top Christmas Trends from Pinterest and also what I noticed a lot of you are loving from what I am sharing. There are some items I keep getting asked about (which I love) and you are excited about! These are popular "trends" but most of them are just timeless items that are taking centerstage right now in the Christmas Home Decor world! Let's slide right into them….. Home Decor Christmas Trends- #1- Black Knit ... Read More
Thanksgiving in our Small Kitchen and Table Setting Tips
I am sharing this a little backwards! Yesterday I shared our kitchen decorated for Christmas, but before Christmas decor happened we had Thanksgiving in here with my parents who were visiting. We won't see my parents at Thanksgiving, so we thought we might as well celebrate it now! We do have Kevin's mom and step-dad coming for Thanksgiving, but we will be in NYC for the Thanksgiving Day Parade (3rd year going!). So many of you wanted me to share what it looks like to host Thanksgiving in our small kitchen. It can be done. You can comfortably host Thanksgiving in a small house. I have ... Read More
5 Ways to Create a Cozy Kitchen at Christmas
First Christmas decor post of the year! Yippee! Since moving into this house, it has become a tradition for me to add garland around our kitchen sink before I put up any other Christmas decor. I didn't have a window in our sink in last home so putting lights and garland around it to spot light it just seemed fitting. I remember one reader shared that she wanted a window in her apartment kitchen and didn't have one, so rather than being sad about it she decided to create a "window" with some lights and garland like I did. And you know what, it instantly made her happy and made her kitchen cozy. ... Read More
The Best Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Paleo Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies- Christmas Cookies
It is that time of year to start digging into those holiday recipes. I thought I would share a healthier option for you to add into your baking line-up! These are the only paleo chocolate chip cookies that we make in our house. And I mixed up the recipe, to create a more festive one, Christmas version. I turned one of my families favorite cookie recipes into a paleo version, combined two favorite recipes into one. How can you go wrong? If you are new to paleo eating- in its purest form, the paleo diet allows you to eat only those foods that humans ate when they first roamed the planet millions ... Read More
Affordable Bamboo Woven Shades and Fabric Roman Shades- Ultimate Guide
We have Bamboo Woven Shades in several of our rooms. I LOVE the warmth and texture they add. I have been using them for over 10 years and still love them. They aren't going anywhere. And it is one of my most asked questions- "Where are your bamboo shades from in your front room?" or "Where are your roman shades from in your kitchen?" Someone was just asking me about getting new window coverings to replace their wood blinds. She was going to go with wood shutters. I advised her against it for several reasons. Don't get me wrong, I know wood shutters are really nice and expensive, but that ... Read More
My Complete Houseplant Guide- Why I LOVE Houseplants
Houseplants have become my favorite accessory to decorate my home with. I love how a houseplant breaths life into a space. A houseplant is something I think every room needs. And yes! You can keep them alive. Houseplants are so much easier to keep alive then you think. I believe many times we over think it and "kill them with love" because we overwater and let the roots sit in water. Or we don't come up with a watering schedule and forgot to water. It is important to check what each of your plant's need for water and sun before you bring them home and just place them where you think they ... Read More
