The previous homeowner gave us a huge gift by leaving us this large outdoor dining table and chairs. I don’t know how many years it would take us to make this investment on our own, but God knew what he was doing because this is a very well-used spot! As we continue life’s celebrations in… Read More Outdoor Moroccan inspired table setting
“How many people are praying for what you have now?” Have you heard that saying? Every time I hear it I have a twinge of conviction. I don’t fully appreciate God’s blessings in my life. In fact, sometimes I complain about them! I’ve got two simple exercises that can help us stop complaining, get to… Read More The secret to contentment
This space has changed dramatically over the past few months! It was once brown with blank walls, but now it feels more like our own little resort. It has quickly become my favorite place to sit, drink coffee, read my Bible and look at nature. There are a few affordable tricks I can share that… Read More Blank patio turned plant-filled retreat
In my previous two houses I painted rooms whatever color I liked at the moment, without considering the colors overall in the house. Our first house seemed disjointed with a few different styles going on and a very random color palette. In our third home I’m much more conscious of how the colors go together… Read More My house paint colors
I love consistency throughout the house and I’ve tried to do that with paint colors, as well as lighting. These are all the fixtures I currently have in my house. I took a lot of time to find the most affordable and timeless lights. Let’s take a little tour! Capiz I have a love affair… Read More Favorite affordable light fixtures
The boys room was very bland and needed some pop! I decided on a bold, teal accent wall with board and batten ($100). I added a fun detail to the ceiling by stamping it with a star in the same color ($5). I also found some affordable posters ($9) and hung them with cheap wooden… Read More Blue green board and batten wall in boys’ shared room
My mom says you can do anything with four blank walls, and this room is proof she is absolutely right! Clara’s room is fairly small with no architectural detail or high ceilings, but with a vibrant framed mural it’s stunning! I asked her if she’d switch me rooms and she said no. I’ll show you… Read More Framed green garden mural in girl’s room
Last year we had the best Easter ever. And believe me when I say I don’t like to exaggerate or make others think my life is better than it is. Two years ago Easter was miserable. We couldn’t get it together. There were egg hunt fights, discord with Marcello and I, camera malfunctions and general… Read More Secrets for a fun, stress-free Easter with kids
Today my friend Sasha is sharing how she spends around $1650 a YEAR for whole food, plant-based groceries! She has an amazing assortment of grains and flours here and even gives us a vegetarian week menu plan as an example. She’s going to make you stop and think about how much you are spending on… Read More $1,650 a year for organic groceries!
