Before I had kids, I always thought I would decorate for every holiday… then I had kids. And real life REALLY happened. Let’s be honest, in REAL life, I am lucky if I decorate for Christmas, and usually I only do that because of the blog… If I could get away with not doing anything, […]
Pallet Wood Memo Board
Want to add some easy Fixer Upper style to your home? Need a cute farmhouse style pallet wood memo board? But don’t have a ton of building skills? That is okay, because this project is perfect for beginners and this is the easiest project imaginable! You’ll just need a few scraps of pallet wood (and remember, […]
Alohomora, it’s like magic.
A few years ago a magazine called me for an interview. The question? What apps and technology did I use in my home to make my life easier… Crickets. I mean, I don’t clean my laundry on a rock by the river… thankfully. I do have a washing machine, a working dishwasher and refrigerator, but otherwise, […]
Bedroom Decor Ideas
Earlier today I showed you what has been going on in the remodel of our master bedroom (check it out it is worth it!). It has come a long way!! Monday we decided to put the room together a little bit more by just adding a little bit of decor and updating our bedding. It literally only […]
Master Bedroom Remodel
Later today I want to show you a quick decor update I did on my master bedroom, but the truth is I haven’t ever blogged about the space at all! #bloggerfail Well, I talked about decorating the dresser a while back, but nothing of the HUGE transformation it has undergone. Honestly, since moving in to […]
New Mudroom Area!
I need to start this post with the caveat that while I REALLY love my house, like I can’t imagine moving ever, I have a confession, there isn’t a single actual closet on the whole first floor. Yes that includes the bedrooms!! A SAD truth! We have been slowly adding built in cabinets that […]
Self Watering Nimbus Pots
I used to think that fall was my favorite season of the year, and really it was for years. However, now that I am a mom, spring and early summer are my new favorite seasons. I am telling you after a long cold winter, there is nothing more exciting then FINALLY getting to send the […]
Yardzee Yard Dice Game Tutorial + Printables
It is summer time and BRING IT ON already! Are you guys ready to play some Yardzee? I am so ready! Ready for family game time outside, neighborhood barbecues, NO school and our amazing flood irrigation parties – seriously the best perk about this old house!!! It is funny how much joy there is […]
New Video Series
You Guys!! I am so excited to be doing a video series with WAYFAIR.com for the next 8 weeks! A new segment will go live every Saturday. This is a BIG deal to me… (notice all the caps? That isn’t me yelling at you, I am just that excited!) It has been a HUGE project, […]
Feather Printables | How to Mount Printable Art and Make Your Own Frame
Download this set of 12 large hand-drawn feather printables and follow our tutorial to mount printable art and make your own custom frame. The other day I saw the cutest feather art on an Instagram account and I decided in that moment I had to have some in my house! I’m not usually so swayed, […]
Easy Printable Gift Tags for Birthday and Thank You Gifts
Add an adorable finishing touch to your gift wrapping with these easy printable gift tags for birthday and thank you gifts (like teacher gifts!) Read more creative low-cost gift wrapping ideas and 24 ways to organize gift wrap. Guess what…? It is the very month of my birth!! I know you were all thinking, “It […]
Layered Paper Flower Garland Printable Template
It has not been a super long winter where we are. In fact, I would say it has been pleasant, with just enough snow and cold to be a proper season change and provide the kids with some good sledding. But I would not be telling the whole truth if I didn’t say I am excited […]
But First, Kisses! Valentine’s Day Printable Poster + Cards and Envelope
Decorating is easy with this Valentine’s Day printable poster and card set with matching envelope template — “but first, kisses” and sealed with a kiss! But first, kisses! To all of you! It is the month of love after all, right? And I love you all SO much that we have the CUTEST ever Valentine’s Day […]
Styling My Dresser: Before and After
I’ve learned something about myself from years of blogging about my home or sharing great ideas from fellow bloggers. I am seriously happy with 85% done (meaning, hopefully painted.. no decorating) Decorating is so much harder to actually get right than remodeling (to me!). Let me rip out a wall, revamp a floor plan build, […]
How to Decorate A Christmas Tree; Step by Step; Day 8
You guys, I thought it would be fun this year to show you how I decorate my Christmas tree, step by step. I realize everyone’s aesthetic is different and Christmas trees vary greatly, but I am hoping this might be helpful if you are looking to decorate your tree with a full, elegant Christmas tree […]
