Guys, you know how much I would love to renovate my kitchen. And yes, in due time, it will happen! I have been working long hours outside the home and my mommy guilt was getting pretty heavy. Especially on the meal prep front. I simply did not have the extra time to prep ahead as
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HGTV Dream Home 2019 Tour
The new year is almost upon us! With the hustle and bustle of the season, I like to make sure to take time to reflect on the past year as well. This year, my biggest design thrill was to be a part of the HGTV Dream Home 2019 Sweepstakes. Yes, you heard me right! I
Holiday Cookie Swap Blog Hop 2018
Have you ever participated in a Holiday Cookie Swap? I’ve hosted a few and it’s by far one of my favorite holiday activities! When my wonderful friend Sarah Gibson from Room for Tuesday invited me to do a virtual Holiday Cookie Swap Blog Hop, I couldn’t have been more excited to join. Cookies are my
The only white sofa you will ever need to own
By now you probably know that I love white – there are so many shades that convey depth and warmth and make details pop and highlight the good things and gloss over the bad. But a white sofa? That sounds pretty crazy in a busy household but not impossible! Can a white sofa survive in
3 Easy Fall Entertaining Tips
Last night was our first rain fall complete with thunder and lightning! Living here in Socal means we are quite spoiled by the warm sunshine. I don’t know what has gotten into me this year but I have been longing for fall weather since August. Now that it’s finally here, I am SO ready to
Artisan Artwork Round Up
Over the past few years through social media, I have come across wonderful artisans who produce incredible unique art. There is just something lovely about a independent artist creating from their heart in small batches. Today I want to share some of my favorite artisans with you! Beautiful Watercolors I met my friend Laurie Ann
DIY Halloween Play House
Happy October! We only have a couple weeks left until Halloween is upon us! For us, it’s a super exciting month because it’s also Lil’ Nat’s birthday month! Her birthday is a couple days before Halloween and the anticipation is at full tilt! Spray paint FTW When Natalie was 2, I received this cute but
How to Plan a Kitchen Remodel
Dreams do come true! The 10 year pause on our kitchen remodel is finally coming to an end. It wasn’t always easy but we were still able to make limited updates along the way. Specifically, I am talking about the faux marble contact paper on the old, dark granite countertops. If you want to see
Two magical ways to save space
Now that school has started, I have a little bit of time to devote to organizing two spaces that have been tough spots for me over the years. The first space is the girl’s shared bedroom. It’s a small space that needs to work for two little girls who are not only growing up but
The Perfect Neutral Paint Colors
How often do you think about painting your walls a new color? I’m notorious for changing paint colors so often that my friends and family never know what to expect when they walk in the door. To say I am the queen of paint colors is an understatement! You have asked me on so many