We have plans for the bathroom upstairs. Big plans. Afterall, it's the go-to bathroom for two girls and any house guests. But right now (meaning within two weeks) we have guests coming. Not just any guests - my Mom will see it! No time to change the single sink to a double, redo the floor, get a ...
A Sweet Bedtime Story
Once upon a time, there was a wonderful woman who loved her husband and cared for him daily through his six-year illness. The family's love was such an inspiration to others, that after he went home, those around her wanted to do something to make her feel better and give her strength. Friends, ...
Seven Insanely Easy Fall Decor Ideas
I love all fall holidays, but like you...I am pretty busy this time of year. While I adore intricate displays of autumnal hues painfully and artistically created for that inevitable {sigh} moment, it just doesn't work out in reality for me. So, I'm going to share with you a few low-lying fruit ideas ...
Basement Laundry Before and After
We finally updated the basement laundry area, now dubbed "The Laundry Lounge!" We had to work around the ugly cement floor, drop ceiling and limited lighting. It just took a little paint, a new indoor/outdoor rug, and practical yet pretty accessories from HomeGoods! Without further adieu, ...
Three Ways to Use Large Wall Art
When it comes to wall art, there's no need to be demure or shy. Large wall art can be both exciting and intimate in your space. Here are three ways to use large pieces of art in your home to make a statement. 1. Scale for a large wall (ok, that one was obvious) There are some places that are just ...
Creating a Meditation Corner in my Basement Laundry Room
I really wanted to create a corner of my home where no one would find me so I could squeeze in a little meditation time. When the time came to address the last frontier of the basement - the laundry lounge - I saw my opportunity. I call it a 'lounge' because there are no walls separating it from ...
Easy Outdoor Entertaining Tips
Planning an outdoor entertaining event? No worries - keep it simple and have fun. A few simple planning tips will help your summer party be a smash! Seating Part of the fun (and challenge) of outdoor entertaining is figuring out the logistics of where everyone can sit and talk to each ...
Set the Mood with Summer Night Lights
As the long days of summer begin to fade, outdoor lights cast a warm glow and keep summer going as long as possible! Here are five easy outdoor lighting ideas that work together to create layers of light to keep any party going! Bonus: summer night lights are quite flattering! 1. Colorful ...
Fire Pit Party Tips: S’mores and Sparklers
Outdoor entertaining may start around dinner, but often finishes after dinner – meaning the perfect opportunity for fire pit fun! A little planning ahead can minimize the messiness and potential dangers. S'Mores Tips When the party is in full swing, it's much easier to set up a self-serve ...
Room Transitions: 3 Rooms Connected
Making Three Rooms Play Nice When we renovated our kitchen (here), I only showed you the kitchen side of the now family/kitchen combo because there wasn't much to see on the other side until we found figured out the furniture for the family room and sun room. The Tour Well, we finally got ...
Roasted Red Pepper and Cheese Sauce: Family Favorite
Every now and then you come across a recipe that is both healthy-ish AND a kid favorite. Rather than the traditional macaroni and cheese, I use roasted red peppers to give it more flavor and sneak in more veggies. I also swap out the regular pasta for veggie pasta. While there are more steps than I ...
Pink and Yellow Bedroom
While my youngest still likes pink, she recently asked me to add some yellow to her room and make it like a fairy garden. If you've been following the story of her ever-changing pink room here and here, then another update shouldn't surprise you. Pink + Yellow = Happy It just took a little ...
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