You guys. I am so happy to be adding a new blog post. It has been a while, but since revamping my website, I have decided to knock out at least one new post a month. I figured I'd start with my most recent project, our DIY builtins. I have another DIY in the works-and [...]
Hey all! So it is summer for us and we are all home together for the next two months! I love this time of year, because let's face it- no alarm clock setting! I've been soaking up lots of lazy days and outside time with our little one trying to keep from obsessing over the [...]
Do you have any idea how many light fixtures we need to fill our new house? Too many. Too many is the answer. Deciding on light fixtures can definitely be a daunting task, but you don't have to let it be! I've got two simple pointers that are sure to help you out if you're [...]
How many of you feel like you are always go, go, go? *Insert Hand Up Emoji here* I sure do! Monday through Friday is packed with work and after school activities. I look forward to and just love our weekends. After a long work week, we always take Saturday or Sunday to do some running [...]
Ohmygoodness. I am way too excited to be sharing this with you today! Makeup. I have always loved makeup. I remember watching movies as a little girl and finding myself focusing so much on a female character's eyeshadow or lip color that I sometimes wouldn't be able to follow the movie's plotline! I also remember [...]
I just LOVE mirrors! They really are one of the most versatile decor pieces you can use. Mirrors can be purchased almost anywhere and can fit anyone's budget. You can use a mirror as the focal point in a room, or as additional pieces to complete a look. Here are some tips and tricks I've [...]
I am always hearing, "Wow. You are so lucky you get to _______; I wish I could do that." Or I will even hear, "You are so lucky you have _______." Well, I am here today to tell you what I always wish I could reply with. I am here to say that, while I am [...]
So, I am starting to understand why everyone warned me about the stresses of building. I also know these are First World problems. Please know that I am very grateful for what we have and are able to do. We've worked hard for it all, but it doesn't take away the stressors. Part of the [...]
In July (2018) my husband and I had been going on our 3rd summer of having first-time home buyer's remorse. Is that a thing? I think it is a thing. If it isn't, we definitely made it a thing. Quickly after buying our first home we knew that it was missing some of the things [...]
Like all journeys in life, there are twists and turns and bumps in the road. This Dream Home Journey is no different. I don't really know where to begin with this one. I guess I will begin with the most positive.. We closed on the sale of our home! The buyers and their agent had [...]