While our house is rather colorful now, a few years ago it didn't have much color to speak of (some orange in Xander's nursery and red in our master bathroom, but that was it). Everything else was very neutral. I was afraid of ... READ MORE
Making it Work: Updating Thrifted Art
Several months ago I rearranged our living room, opening up a blank space on the wall. I knew art was the answer, but I also knew it needed to be something large and not too loud (there is already enough going on in the neighboring ... READ MORE
Lightening Up and a Weekend Project
I'm still chugging along on our master bedroom refresh. I kind of talked here about the furniture in the space and how heavy it all feels. This week I was able to remove the nightstands and found a new mirror for over the dresser. With ... READ MORE
How to Embrace Thrifting + Some Unexpected Finds
I'm the first to admit thrifting can be really overwhelming. You walk into a store or sale and the amount of stuff (and oftentimes junk) can be a lot to take in. You likely fall into one of two categories: someone who feels defeated ... READ MORE
A Little Paint Goes a Long Way + BHG Blogger Awards
I've spent the last few days breathing in fumes and trying to keep little fingers out of wet paint, but I think I'm now done with the first step of our master bedroom refresh. I'm still always amazed at what a gallon or two of paint can do, and ... READ MORE
Capture What You’re Given and The Start of a Refresh
I think my kids are going a bit stir crazy. I probably am too. But as of late they are only good children when I give them my undivided attention. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, but it doesn't make it a very productive ... READ MORE
Snapshots of the Dominican
I've been home for over a week now, but I'm still feeling the catch-up of being gone, and Milly continues to cling to me like I might drop her on the corner at any second. I have managed to get through the photos I took while I was there, and I ... READ MORE
Easy, Heart-Shaped Whoopie Pies
The kitchen is certainly not my favorite place to spend time in our home. All you have to do is read the tagline of this blog to know I would rather be crafting or decorating than cooking. I love food, and I don't even mind the ... READ MORE
Giveaway Winners and Some of My Favorite Pieces
It feels great to be back home after a week in the Dominican Republic - I'll share some of that in an upcoming post...once I get through the few thousand pictures. The weather, food, and people were incredible there, but I did miss my people ... READ MORE
Lindsay Letters Giveaway Part II!
I'm back with another beautiful canvas from Lindsay Letters. I love the mix of the pretty writing with the more modern, black frame on this Great Is Thy Faithfulness canvas. For those unfamiliar with the Rafflecopter giveaway form, you just ... READ MORE