We play the "White Elephant" Gift Exchange game at both sides of my family at our Christmas Parties. Instead of doing gifts with the adults on my husbands side we all bring a $20 gift (not a gag gift). Something nice that you would want to win! If you are not familiar with the White Elephant Gift Exchange. Here is the low down or the way we play it at both parties. White Elephant Game- Everyone brings a generic gift all about the same dollar amount. I count the gifts and write out little sheets of paper with numbers on them for how many gifts we have. Everyone draws out a number and that is ... Read More
Christmas Bedroom- Simple Winter Touches
You all know we have a small Master Bedroom but that doesn't hold me back from adding some simple winter Christmas touches and it shouldn't hold you back either! Especially Christmas Garland and twinkle lights, my favorite thing....that goes a long way! Today is the last day of our Holiday Series- Seasons of Home hosted by Ella Claire Inspired. There are 15 other bloggers sharing their Christmas Bedroom at the end of this post. Get ready for some cozy ideas. Warning- you might want to crawl back in bed for this! I love simple white bedding in our master bedroom, it is easy to switch up ... Read More
Christmas Gift Guide for KIDS- Our FAVORITES
I am going through the list of gift guides you all requested! Today I am talking Kids because finding the just right Christmas gift for your kids, or nieces and nephews or grandkids can be so hard! I never like to ask the parent what to get, it feels like I am cheating! So I put together my kids favorite toys and gadgets. I hope this Christmas Gift Guide helps! I wrote about each of the Kids Christmas Gift Items below....click on the image to shop or on the link! #1- Gizmo Gadget Watch HERE I get so many questions about this Gizmo Gadget Watch. We got it for Ella (8) last ... Read More
Black Friday Deals- My Favorite Things
I have had several of you ask if I know when certain stores are having sales. Maybe because you know I am always on the look-out online for clients and my blog. So I thought I better spill the Secret EARLY Black Friday Deals. Serena & Lily has an early access sale of 25% off everything with code EARLY25 Below are my favorite things right now! And PS- a hanging chair in your daughters bedroom would BLOW her mind for a Christmas Gift! Trust me! And get it now, because 25% off is the best deal I have seen them offer. Click on an image to shop or head ... Read More
Ask a Designer Series- Rugs, Kitchen Cabinets and Furniture Placement
Hello! Today I am helping my Email Subscribers with their one FREE Design Question for my “Ask a Designer Series”! I offer this service to my email subscribers as a thank you for following my blog and supporting me. It sure is fun to see what my readers are needing advice on! I am answering 6 of your design questions today! All about rugs, kitchen design and furniture placement. I also replied to about 10 others via email- some design questions are harder to find inspiration pics for or the design question doesn’t require it. Let’s get peeping into your homes! You can ... Read More
Christmas Tree in our Small Family Room
I am excited to show you the Christmas tree tree's in our Front Room which we call the Family Room too because this is where we gather as a family to read, play and dance. And today is another stop on our Seasons of Home Series hosted by Ella Claire Inspired. I did some rearranging in this room for the Christmas Season and I have to say I love the change! Just moved pillows from one room to the other and wala! viola! tada! A new room! I keep saying this room reminds me of a giant sweater with all the yarn, felt, fur and texture. Just super cozy and warm- because in a 1950's house the ... Read More
Paleo Stuffing- Healthy Thanksgiving Side
I am very excited about this recipe! It turned out way better than I could have imagined. I am a stuffing lover. I think it is just as important at the Thanksgiving Table as the Turkey! I have been eating the Paleo Diet for years now (and LOVE it) I thought I would always have to skip out on the stuffing. And my mom's stuffing is the best, this is the basic recipe she uses- but with a Paleo twist. Do you call it dressing? Whatever you call it- you no longer have to miss out on stuffing this Thanksgiving! And you will know it is made with healthy, natural ingredients that won't make you feel ... Read More
Christmas Gift Guide- For HER under $20
Since it is the gift giving season I thought my Friday Favorites could be gift guides! Because let's face it these are obviously my favorite things- stuff I would buy for myself. I will also include a few of may favorite things from the week too! Today's Gift Guide is all about HER or YOU! I found things that were under $20! If you want to spend more than that do a little package of things in a basket. These are all really great gifts for a friend, teacher or a hostess gift. Be on the ball and order them now to have on hand and ready to give. Christmas Gift Guide for the Kitchen ... Read More
Christmas Entertaining Ideas and Casual Table Setting
I am excited to share some Holiday Entertaining Ideas with you! You are in luck because today for our Seasons of Home Holiday Series (hosted by Ella Claire Inspired) there are 15 other bloggers with some amazing ideas for Tablescapes, Holiday Table Settings and Entertaining! I almost backed out of joining the group for all of those reasons- #1- We have a smaller scale home #2- Our kitchen is about 10x13 #3- There is NO dining room to be scene or heard of in this 1100 square foot tiny cape But I thought REALLY Brooke! I don't think EVERYONE as the ideal home to entertain in ... Read More
Ask a Designer Series- Family Room, Fireplace, Facebook Group and more!
Hello! Today I am helping my Email Subscribers with their one FREE Design Question for my “Ask a Designer Series”! I offer this service to my email subscribers as thank you for following my blog and supporting me. It sure is fun to see what my readers are needing advice on! So far I get the most questions on fireplace walls, TV stands and what to put on wall! I am answering 7 of your design questions today! I also replied to about 5 others via email- some design questions are harder to find inspiration pics for or the design question doesn’t require it. Let’s get peeping into your homes! You ... Read More