Mopping the floors is one of the most dreaded house chores, wouldn’t you agree? It’s right up there with grocery shopping in my book. If you feel the same way, I have good news for you today. Recently I bought a steam mop and it’s so awesome that I can now say mopping the floors isn’t… Read More
You guys all know by now I live in a relatively small house. I’ve talked before about how to make a room look bigger, there are definitely a number of ways to to do that. One of those ways is to keep everything cohesive. This creates the illusion of flow. If you have too many different… Read More
Until last week, we have had tools and moldings all over the house since February. It was back in February that we started working on our living room. When you DIY everything and you have day jobs this can take what feels like forever. I don’t mind the waiting so much, I know it’s worth it… Read More
This post is in partnership with World Market, a brand that I love. All opinions are 100% my own. I’m back from my little blogging break! I took two weeks off to recharge and catch up on some ongoing projects around here. I painted all of the trim and doors downstairs (some of which hadn’t… Read More
Put down the design magazines and shut off HGTV. These amazing outdoor living spaces from bloggers are some of the best I’ve seen. I can tell you from experience that bloggers are some of the hardest working people I know. It takes tons of time and energy to pull off a space that looks effortless. … Read More
Decorating. It can seem like a frivolous thing. It’s really not when you think about it. It’s not about showing off your home to others or trying to one-up the neighbors. It’s about how you’re home makes you feel, and how it makes your family feel. That’s important. So, today I have a little surprise for… Read More
I live in a development where all the houses have pretty much the same layout. They were all builder grade basic to start out, and that is one reason I’m always trying to personalize it and add some interest. One of my neighbors was itching to upgrade her kitchen and asked me to help her out with it. She had seen… Read More
Garden benches may just be the most perfect accent piece for outdoor areas. Not only do they create ambiance, they are functional as well! A well-placed garden bench can highlight the best areas of your yard, or serve as an accent to it. Use one to add a fun pop of color, or match it… Read More
Last week I shared with you a recap of our fun weekend at the Country Living Fair. Today I’m excited to take you on a farmhouse tour of the Airbnb that we stayed in. After looking into hotels in the area, my daughter suggested checking out an Airbnb instead. We found an authentic farmhouse on 30… Read More
Getting our outdoor spaces fixed up this year has really been a struggle with all of the rain we’ve had. I did manage to get the porch decorated on one sunny day a week or so ago, just in time for Memorial Day. Our front porch is small, but I try to make the most of… Read More
