I always get butterflies in my stomach when the 16 pounds of Restoration Hardware catalogs arrive. I get lost in them for hours. Hours, I tell you! Do you?!? I keep these book for the entire year and go back through them for ideas. Do you do that too?!? Well, I know we’re all pretty...
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About two weekends ago we hosted Matthew Mead and a few other friends who were in his magazines last fall – Sandra, Michelle and Amy. All such wonderful and creative people; so much fun to be around. It was a nice intimate gathering and I planned a lovely party on our back deck click here...
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“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” – Frederick Keonig Happy first day of February! In today’s post I’m talking about simple decorating in the living room. We boxed the Christmas decorations up by 12th...
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The other weekend we were shopping at Ikea. Yes, I know what you’re thinking…we brave Ikea on the weekends with kids in tow? We actually always go on the weekends because our WHOLE family enjoys shopping there from the show room to the market place to dinner with a movie. The whole trip topped off...
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“It is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire.” ~ R.L. Stephenson Happy Monday, friends! I’ve been wanting to share some shabby chic finds in our dining room for a little while. I think you all know I love shabby chic and my french...
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You guys, you probably think I’m such a slacker with the office, huh? I was so motivated when I started back in September and can’t believe this room isn’t done yet. Oh, well, real life DIYs, huh? I do have some exciting news though! I found a loveseat. Our rooms aren’t very big, being an...
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I hope you guys are having a super week! I’m talking a bit more about my bathroom today! Actually, I’m talking about: 7 Budget Friendly Ways to Update Your Bathroom We love our house but only have one full bath, I’m hoping at some point we can afford to do an addition with a master...
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The other week I shared a photo of a heap of coastal stuff on our guest bed because I was in the mood to change up the bookshelf in here! You may have seen this photo on Instagram. To some this may look like a huge jumbled mess but for me it’s inspiration and my props....
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“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more.” Oprah Winfrey It isn’t fancy shmancy gifts or diamond encrusted things that make one happy. Sure those things might make you smile, but what truly makes me happy is time at home with my little family. Spending time together is the greatest gift. I...
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I love decking the halls in our home at Christmas but I also love spreading that Christmas joy outside. The other day (when it was still warm) I decorated our window boxes and planters and have a few tips if you still want to decorate your exterior. Come on over! Here’s our outdoor decor for...
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You guys, Luke finished the dining table! Yay! This means that I get my turn with this amazing piece. You may have seen this photo I shared on Instagram on Saturday. Conor was so excited to help Luke: I just snapped this quickly with my phone. I always think jobs are going to be quicker...
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Time to towel swap! It’s a great time of year to update your bathroom for guests with the holidays coming up. This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. The Home Depot provided me with product and compensation. The opinions I have shared about the products are my own. This post also contains affiliate links, if you...
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I always draw my inspiration from Nature. Today I’m sharing a simple fresh greenery tablescape. The other morning light was streaming in through these two windows and it was so warm. I shared a few videos on Insta Stories on my step by step. I wish I could tell you I gathered this greenery from...
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I believe every room in a home should be well used. Today, I’m excited to share the newest creative space in our home and give tips on How to Create a Multi-Purpose Creative Space. When we moved in, this room looked like this and here’s how it’s looking now. Do you guys recognize this room?...
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“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” – Frederick Keonig Happy first day of February! In today’s post I’m talking about simple decorating in the living room. We boxed the Christmas decorations up by 12th...
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The other weekend we were shopping at Ikea. Yes, I know what you’re thinking…we brave Ikea on the weekends with kids in tow? We actually always go on the weekends because our WHOLE family enjoys shopping there from the show room to the market place to dinner with a movie. The whole trip topped off...
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Kitchens. The most expensive room in the house to renovate. What if it’s not in the budget? Here are 7 Ways to Refresh Your Kitchen Without Renovating. The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the place where people congregate, even if the fire is crackling or the appetizers are spread on the dining...
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I’m so inspired by Nature. Today I wanted to share how to make sunprints with items in your own backyard. For years, I’ve wanted to make sunprints with my boys and thought now was the perfect time to try it. I thought they’d look pretty in homemade frames in our entry. I’m excited to be...
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My favorite type of post to read and write is a before & after. Can you believe we’ve now been in our home for 5 years!!! Those years just flew by. A lot has happened and changed so I thought it would be fun to do a Before & After Home Tour. If I’m honest,...
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Part of me thinks I’ve completely and utterly missed the bus… My kids just started school yesterday and I’m still trying to get my head around why summer went so quickly. I’m slowly transitioning to fall. My carefree mornings sipping coffee on the back deck, while the boys slept in, are gone. Instead mornings are...
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