It's already been over a week since I returned from Haven Conference, and it seems that everyone else in Blogland has posted their recaps, so I was struggling with what I could add that hadn't already been said about this awesome conference. But then as I was sitting around and chatting with the lovely ladies in my book club about our most recent read, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain, and as they were asking me about my first ever blogging ... View the Post
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Be Prepared with a Winter Car Kit
I feel like the theme of this year has been finding simple solutions to problems we've been struggling with for far too long. You know - those solutions that make you say, if only I'd had this or done this years ago, I would have saved myself so much time or frustration. Today I'm talking about some of our former winter weather struggles, and how I've tackled them by creating an organized Winter Car Kit, complete with a major time-saver from sponsor FrostGuard®. Last fall, we finally got our ... View the Post
Shelves Hung With Leather Belts
Are you getting sick of my belt related projects yet? I hope not, because I have one or two more comin' at ya - including today's tutorial for some pretty cool belt shelves! But first, thanks to all of you for the love you've showed for my DIY leather belt drawer pulls. I'm actually in the running for this week's Mega Rockstar over at The Bold Abode, so I'd be super grateful if you'd take a moment to pop over there and vote for my belt drawer pulls {but be sure to come back though...I'll ... View the Post
{decorating with style} Get Cozy with Non-Traditional Fall Colors: Part 2
A couple of weeks ago, I shared one of my favorite five minute decorating tips - the seasonal pillow swap. A few new pillows and a few rearranged accessories, and you have a totally refreshed room. I enjoy making simple decor changes for each season throughout the year, but until recently, fall was the one season I shied away from because traditional fall colors just don't jive with the style of my home. Then I realized that I was simply thinking too literally, and that by stepping outside the ... View the Post
Our Home Just Keeps Getting Smarter
Who says you can't teach an old home new tricks?! A few months ago, I told you all about our new Hive Home System, and how it allowed us to bring our decade old house into the smart home generation without any overly complicated updates or high upfront device costs. After living with our Hive smart home ecosystem throughout the summer and into the fall, we've continued to discover new ways that it can make our home a smarter, safer, and an even more fun place to live. I told you I'd keep you ... View the Post
How to Organize Cricut Supplies
Did anyone manage to snag a Cricut during the crazy Amazon Prime Day sale on Tuesday?! They sold out so fast, and I can see why. The Cricut electronic cutter is my favorite crafting, decor, and organizing tool for a reason - it can do ANYTHING! Ok, maybe not anything... but darn close! I use my Cricut all the time, and the more I use it the more supplies I acquire to go with it, and the more supplies I have, the more I have to store... I think you see where this is going. An organizing ... View the Post
10 Outdoor Projects to Inspire Your Summer Decor
I hope you all had a nice Memorial Day weekend! It was a bit windy and rainy here, but the forecast is looking good for this week. I think we've finally seen the end of the snow, so I'm ready to get our backyard ready for the summer! I have lots of planting to do, and I can't wait to put out all of our colorful patio decor! If your outdoor space could use a little sprucing up as well, then today's post is for you! I've teamed up with the All Things Creative team again this month to ... View the Post
Shared Boys’ Bedroom Makeover
We're all jumping for joy over here because the boys' new room is finally finished! It's bright and fun and a little wild, just like Beckett and Cooper, and I am so excited to show it to you! This is One Room Challenge number seven in the books. It's always a rush to the finish line, but once the room is done, it's so much fun to take a step back and see what we've created through the lens of the camera. The boys were very active participants in designing this shared bedroom over the past six ... View the Post
A License Plate Map On a Budget
It's been months since I shared with you the mood boards for three different room designs we were considering for Beckett's big boy room. It was a tough choice, but we ended up deciding on the Vintage Preppy Little Man's Lounge design concept, which will include lots of details inspired by menswear. But even though we didn't end up choosing the Planes, Trains & Automobiles themed room concept, I do plan to incorporate a lot of details of that design plan into his Vintage Preppy room. ... View the Post
{seasonal style} Christmas in July – DIY, Craft & Decor Ideas for Those that Like to Plan Ahead
One of the complaints I hear about holiday craft tutorials is that they are often shared on blogs too close to the actual holiday, not allowing time for you to make your own! And I totally get that! Every year I have the best intentions to get my holiday decorating and crafts done well in advance - not just to share them with you timely, but also to reduce my own stress level! But alas, I generally find myself working down to the wire and can't always share my projects as early as I would ... View the Post
{seasonal style} Spring Home Tour
Welcome friends! It's Spring Home Tour day, and I'm joining a super talented group of bloggers, hosted by Carrie from Lovely, Etc., to show you how we add brighten up our homes for the season. You'll find links to each and every tour at the end of this post, with inspiration for every style. The house always feels a bit empty in January when we take down all the Christmas decorations, so I've been slowly adding in my pink and flowery spring decor for the past few months - and now I'm ... View the Post
Game Room Makeover: Week 2 {One Room Challenge}
The One Room Challenge is off to a good start, starting with some progress on the "home theater" end of the basement. We still have a long way to go in order to turn this space into the Ultimate Game Room over the next six weeks, but we've already enjoyed a couple of new and improved family movie nights in this space thanks to the updates we've completed so far. Our Plans for the Ultimate Game Room Be sure to check out all the before photos and design plans for this basement family room ... View the Post