Though I've never been the "outdoorsy" type, I've discovered over the last several years that natural light is a crucial factor in my mood and productivity. I've always required at least 8 hours of sleep, preferably 9, and if I don't get that ... READ MORE
Cabin Life
When we listed our house we knew my in-laws cabin was a possibility to live in, in the interim. I was open to the idea for a short time, but was a little nervous to call it home for too long. Built in the 1830's, it certainly doesn't have ... READ MORE
The House That Set the Standard and Where We Go From Here
I thought the home-selling process was difficult, but the home-buying thing (while often more fun) hasn't been so easy. But we didn't exactly start off on an easy foot. You see, I made myself a promise not to physically look at a house ... READ MORE
Mixing Metals for the Non-Commital
I've always had a love/hate relationship with trends. The idea of finding the next fresh thing has me excited every time, but the bandwagon jumping and overuse of trends can sometimes feel like a real downer. Things don't feel so fresh when you see ... READ MORE
Independence Day and Our Bathroom Reveal
The 4th is always a fun holiday for us. Not only do we get to celebrate the birth of our country, it's also my mother-in-law's birthday. Vicki loves all things patriotic, so this year I painted her these chairs. The concept ... READ MORE
Lainey + Milly’s Strawberry Birthday Part II
In case you missed part one of the girls' birthday, you can find that here. I'll just let the pictures do most of the talking. Turning 2 can be so terrible, can't it? Did it take forever to make? ... READ MORE
Lainey + Milly’s Strawberry Birthday Part I
Last Saturday we got together with some family to celebrate my daughter and niece's second birthdays. Being just 2 days apart, these cousins have quite the special relationship and my sister-in-law and I were excited to celebrate it. I talked about ... READ MORE
A Fresh Update With a Simple Paint Treatment
We may be moving, but that certainly isn't stopping my desire to make. My husband's cousin and I have a great time texting back and forth on design, and she's often the person I reach out to when I find a treasure I need advice on, a second ... READ MORE
Makerista Moving Sale Tomorrow!
A week from today we close on our home. I just started packing - really smart, I know - and attempting to box up all of our possessions has shown me I've done a bit too much thrifting and hoarding. Since we've yet to find a house we can ... READ MORE
My Go-To Pillowcase DIY with Striped Pompom Trim
I thank you for bearing with me as we work through this move. We just passed inspection and will need to be out of our home in a few weeks. The whirlwind that goes with that (and trying to figure out where to live) has been intense, and ... READ MORE