This year I went with simple, green, white and gold decor. My goal is not to spend any money on new decorations this year and I stuck to it… Until I saw a house you can put a diffuser inside to make the chimney smoke and a set of fairy lights! You can decorate with me… Read More Holiday house tour in green and white
There’s something here for everyone — and at every price point! I’ve waded through hundreds and hundreds of products to find the things your favorite people will love. I’m truly excited about this one! These are affiliate links. I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Visit… Read More Gift Guide: Him, her, kids + $25 or less
Ok, it never really took off the ground to begin with, but here’s the story of a cabinet that needed some love after some water damage, too much varnish and lots of dirt. I found her on marketplace, pulled her out of an old shed and planned to sand her down, clean the hardware and… Read More My furniture flipping career is over
This week I added a few touches of fall to our home. I decided earlier this year that I would not be buying any new fall or Christmas decor so I am shopping what I already have! Of course there’s some painting and crafting involved. I came up with something that’s mostly neutral but with… Read More Thanksgiving neutral fall decor
We’ve had sick kids this week! So today I’m sharing what I keep on hand for cold and flu season, along with a list of natural ideas to decongest and ease pain for little ones who are too young to take medication. You can watch the YouTube version of this post here. Keep in mind that… Read More When kids are sick printable
Here’s what my typical Friday mornings look like — getting the kids off to school, bike ride, skin care, meal planning, grocery shopping, lunch and work. I like to block out my days when I wake up to use my time efficiently while the kids are in school. Let’s go! Check out the video below:… Read More My morning routine
It’s incredible how wallpaper can change a space. I think of it as large-scale art. I don’t think I’ve ever done a post on how to wallpaper with paste, so let’s do it! It’s a bit trickier than peel and stick, but it lasts longer and sometimes that’s the only option. This week I wallpapered… Read More How to wallpaper with paste
My 7-year-old daughter is a bubbly burst of creativity, chattiness and wonder. I absolutely love this age and could probably list 50 ideas because she’s the easiest person I know to shop for! Just think glitter, rainbows, unicorns and bright pink with lots of pretend play. But we’ll stick to the top 12 or so.… Read More Gift ideas for a 7-year-old girl
Let’s talk easy-care indoor plants, air purifying plants, fertilizer and mealy bugs. It’s Saturday! The day I water my plants and fuss over them just a bit. Today we’ll propagate a monstera and deal with mealy bugs. I’m not a great plant mom — here are the ones that have survived. (Also, I can’t find… Read More Simple indoor plant care
Here’s a 10-minute video on how we’re prepping for the hurricane. Plus, I’m sharing why we are more prepared than we have been in the past! It is projected to hit right in our area. If you’re in the storm’s path, I’m praying for you! Sending love and hugs, xoxo. (I will update you on… Read More Hurricane preparation checklist
I’ve got five DIY household product recipes that will save money and use more natural ingredients! My favorite product on the list is probably the laundry detergent, which for an investment of about $15 yields hundreds of loads at only pennies a piece. Oh, and I love the citrus foaming hand soap as well! Ok,… Read More DIY detergent, foam soap, sanitizer & bug spray!
I have added some fun new paint additions to the house lately. I thought I’d take you on a paint tour and show you how the colors work together. I try to limit the number of colors I use to add continuity to the house, but of course there are alway exceptions! Here are my… Read More Whole house paint color palette