At one point when I was younger, I considered following in my mom’s interior design footsteps but quickly realized I didn’t have the same eye that she does. I have developed my own sense of style (with her help of course!) and enjoy updating my home and finding great pieces to brighten up any room. Like all homeowners, we always have a home project going on. Follow along as I share our transformation and introduce some amazingly talented women who will inspire you to do the same.
It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago, I never shopped at Trader Joe’s. Yes, I said it. I honestly have no excuse. There is literally one down the street from me. I will honestly admit that I didn’t get the hype and felt like it was yet another weekend stop on my list of errands. I am happy to report I have since converted and am now a regular weekly shopper. While we all have our seasonal[Read more]
In 2022, we will have lived in our house for 18 years. That seems so crazy but our son was just shy of his 1st birthday when we moved in. Needless to say, it has endured many years of family life, including kids and dogs. Over the years, we have tackled a few home renovation projects, some by choice and some out of necessity, due to water leaks and home damage. Over 5 years ago, we completely remodeled and upgraded[Read more]
With Thanksgiving just a week away, I’m sure everyone is in planning mode whether you are hosting or attending dinner somewhere else. We have hosted at our house for years now so we have become pretty accustomed to the planning needed to make the day a success and focus on what really matters the most, being together. Here are some tips and tricks to help make the day go smoother. I. Get Organized Putting together a guest list is priority[Read more]
If you are looking for an easy, DIY gift for someone special, these easy to make jars are the perfect solution. Filled with motivational quotes, they are sure to brighten anyone’s day.
Now that we are well into week 5 of stay at home life, I am guessing, like me, you probably feel like you have cooked over 3,000 meals at this point, and don’t even get me started on the dishes people. Since we have long since exhausted our regular go to dishes, I have been on the hunt for some different ideas. I love seeing when someone on Instagram is sharing a new recipe because I usually get sucked in[Read more]
While the holidays are one of my favorite times of year, I also know that I don’t want to lose sight of this time right now or try to live my life in this constant race to the next thing.