via This week I'm headed back to my favorite city to stay with one of my dearest friends, celebrate turning 31 and hang out with some of my favorite bloggers at Better Homes & Gardens annual Stylemaker event. This time of year is always a ... READ MORE
A Winner and a Loser
The winner of the Happy Habitat throw is Amanda Mangum. Congrats, Amanda! And I'm not sure who was the biggest loser, me or our beautiful willow tree. It was a sad weekend at Casa de la Makerista... My husband, father-in-law ... READ MORE
We’ve Chosen a Room!
I can't thank those of you who applied for the Lowe's room makeover enough. The response was incredible, and I loved every minute of pouring through the hundreds of spaces submitted. I laughed with some of you, I cried with some of you, ... READ MORE
Places I Find Everyday Inspiration
Inspiration can be found everywhere, but thanks to the internet it's pretty incredible what can be discovered on any electronic device, anywhere on the globe. Probably my favorite forms of inspiration include travel and books (my friend Eddie ... READ MORE
Fall Layering + A Giveaway
It seems impossible that it's already September, but with the onset of fall comes cooler temps and something I love to do in fashion and the home: layer. Layering adds so much depth and interest to a space, and while most guys cringe at the ... READ MORE
Let Me Come Refresh a Room For You!
I love working on our home and sharing the process with others who love it as much as I do. This blog has allowed me the wonderful chance to connect with people all over and has brought me some really amazing projects and friendships that I'm ... READ MORE
The Essentialism of Play
I'm not the most fun person ever. I don't think I'm a total bore or anything, but I am pretty terrible at relaxing. I'm a creative, procrastinating perfectionist who fills my time with little things and then freaks out at the last minute ... READ MORE
Outdoor Cushions with Custom Details
It may be cooling off in some parts of the country it has been in the 70s here the last few days! but I don't think summer has given her swan song. There is still some heat to go, meaning we'll be relishing the pool a bit longer. I ... READ MORE
A Little Q&A and Big Cedar
If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you may remember the stenciled wall I did as a contestant on Creating With the Stars. That contest did a lot to stretch me in good ways, and I was excited when Monica reached out about doing a ... READ MORE
Why You Should Buy the Rug
We've tackled four rooms in our house thus far, and even though they have changed, some drastically none of them are really finished. Paint and trim are always readily available, but the perfect coffee table at the perfect price point is ... READ MORE