You all know I love Halloween, but this time I went a bit bananas. Ha. I hosted my neighborhood bunko group for the month of October, and I saw it as a perfect opportunity to do so. In the past I've picked a room to spookify (the library and the ... READ MORE
Thrift Like The Makerista: The Q&As
*This series is sponsored by CommunityAmerica Credit Union. CommunityAmerica believes a big aspect of financial security is living within your means to fund your dreams, and I was thrilled when they wanted to partner up to share my love of ... READ MORE
Choosing Function Over Form
PHOTO BY JUSTIN SALEM MEYER. Last winter I randomly moved the red velvet sofa that lived in the kids playroom into the library. I wanted more seating for a party, and that seemed like a good, temporary option. I ended up loving the look I'm a ... READ MORE
Painting Vinyl Siding and the Best Exterior White
This post has been a long time coming. I'm so excited to share our exterior refresh with you today! Let's take a look at how our house started out and what we did to freshen things up. I took this picture the day we moved in. At first glance ... READ MORE
A Subtle Change That Makes A Big Difference
The living room continues to be the space that's slowly evolving instead of quickly being made over. But one of it's most recent updates, while subtle and unnoticed by most (men), has my eyes doing a happy dance. We've had a beautiful English roll ... READ MORE
Boys vs. Girls: A Bathroom Renovation – The Befores
It's funny how every room we makeover makes another room I thought wasn't too bad look that much more desperate for a transformation. The kids' baths didn't seem too offensive when we first moved in. There were much bigger fish to fry. But over ... READ MORE
How to Create a Poolside Resort at Home
Having a pool has really made me consider the pros to relaxing. I am a serial doer. I am the worst at putting the lists down and lounging. But there's something about the water that makes me set aside the calendar and phone and just be. In an ... READ MORE
No Makeup Home Tour
When Kyla from House of Hipsters asked me about being a part of her No Makeup Home Tour a few months ago I didn't have to even think about my answer. I am the first to fight for the prettiest shot and spend time perfecting and tweaking until a space ... READ MORE
The Exterior: Tackling the Fence
Man, it's been way too long since I've sat down to type out my thoughts and happenings. Life happens, and a month later I realize I haven't talked to you all on here. I know I say this a lot, but Instagram specifically stories is where I can ... READ MORE