Better late than never! Our moody main bedroom makeover is finally here. This was an extremely challenging time to work on a house project. There were shipping delays, stores were closed and we froze spending in case we needed our savings. Not to mention, I was only living at our house for about 20% of the time.
Creating a Backyard Oasis with Wayfair
I got the chance to dream up my picture perfect backyard with Wayfair, and it was so much fun! Our new yard is completely empty and full of potential. The size and layout of our one of the things that sold us on our house, so I’m extremely excited to turn it into a little oasis for us to enjoy with friends and family all summer long.
ORC Week Four: Picking the Perfect Persian Rug
This week was all about my beautiful, new Persian rug. As soon as I got it into the room it completely brought together the look and feel of this space! Rugs can be so tricky, so I wanted to offer a few tips and tricks to picking the perfect one for your space.
ORC Week Three: The Most Comfortable & Affordable Linen Bedding
It’s week three of the One Room Challenge, and I have been getting so many questions about our bedding! We recently got a new mattress and replaced EVERYTHING. Now it feels like we are sleeping at a hotel every single night.
Target Swimsuits: Spring 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting travel, I have no idea if we will be able to take our trip in July, but we are hoping for the best. I bought these adorable Target swimsuits just a few days after surprising my hubby with plane tickets!
ORC Week Two: DIY Board & Batten Wall
It’s week two of the One Room Challenge, and we are moving right along on our dark and moody master bedroom transformation. We have a big, blank wall behind our bed and I knew it needed a little extra something. I landed on the idea of DIY board and batten.
ORC Week One: Dark & Moody Master Bedroom Inspiration
I knew I wanted to paint a room black in our new house, but I wasn’t sure which one. I landed on our bedroom and I’m so excited to watch this design come to life (I hope you are, too)!
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
I can’t believe mother’s day is almost here. Do you have your mother’s day gifts ideas yet? I haven’t purchased my mom a gift yet, but I’m totally buying her one of the cards below! This year is flying by. My life is so busy and hectic that sometimes I drop the ball on recognizing the special people in my life. One of my intentions for this year was to be better about making an effort to make my loved ones feel loved. I love supporting other small shops and makers and these types of items always make heartfelt gifts. Here are some of my favorite mother’s day gift ideas from Etsy:
My Favorite, From Scratch, Quarantine Cocktails
What can I say? Quarantine has turned me into a cocktail queen. We have tried 10(ish) different recipes with various types of liquor, so here are our favorites…
A Guest Bedroom Before & After Using Only Items from Around their House
This quick bedroom refresh happened in just 48 hours thanks to Nectar. My mom texted me these sad photos and asked if I could help spruce up one of her guest bedrooms and of course I said, “Yes!”
Should You Combine Finances with Your Significant Other?
Before we dive in, please know that this blog post is just my personal experience sharing money with a S/O and there is no right or wrong answer to this question! What works for you might not work for others and vice versa. I’ve been on both sides of the coin, and there are pros and cons to combined finances just like there are separate finances.
Comfortable, Stylish Leggings: Reader Recommendations
That work from home life means leggings all day, every day! Awhile back, I polled Instagram to compile all of YOUR favorite leggings. From actual workout wear, to faux leather, there is a little something for every style and budget.
Our Cozy, Black Evergreen Spare Bedroom with an Office Nook
The black evergreen paint made for a dramatic background for our cozy bed from Zinus. I love the contrast in this room with the white curtains and lighter bedding. The art, decor and nightstands area all thrifted, and the handmade Persian rug ties it all together!
