DIY
Pendleton Skirt to Pillow!
DIY
October 24, 2014
Pendleton Skirt to Pillow!
Ahh! Tomorrow is our party! We have been doing a few projects on the house that I can't wait to show you next week. But I wanted to pop in and show you a pillow I made from an unlikely source. While I was at the thrift store searching for last minute costume necessities, I […]
October 24, 2014
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Lifestyle
What's In My Diaper Bag?
Lifestyle
October 23, 2014
What's In My Diaper Bag?
This post is sponsored by Oyster. Before Faye came along, we talked about our diaper bag here. Good news--Chris and I both still love it. I find it incredibly fascinating to see what people have in their purses, and since this bag has become my purse for the past 6 months, today, I am dumping it […]
October 23, 2014
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DIY
Frosted Window Spray vs. Etched Window Film
DIY
October 22, 2014
Frosted Window Spray vs. Etched Window Film
We knew after we hung our barn door in the great room, we'd want to frost the windows. The door leads to our future laundry/mud room which sounds like a potentially messy combination even if we plan to add as much storage and organization as we can. And until that point, it's a construction zone of missing […]
October 22, 2014
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Decor
Halloween Shelves
Decor
October 21, 2014
Halloween Shelves
Our halloween party is this Saturday and we have been in turbo drive trying to get a few things done around here. Of course, nothing goes as planned and there are always hiccups--like, maybe you didn't order enough wallpaper or something. #thelook So while there are, no less, than 4 house projects going on around […]
October 21, 2014
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Art
Painting of the Week | Ten New Abstract Flats
Art
October 16, 2014
Painting of the Week | Ten New Abstract Flats
It's been over 18 months since I added abstract flats to the Etsy shop and it felt it was about time. I think it is important to have something on your walls that is just for you. That’s one-of-a-kind. That has real paint on it. Art can (and will!) not only change the way a […]
October 16, 2014
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Recipes
Zuppa Toscana - One of My Favorite Soups. Ever.
Recipes
October 16, 2014
Zuppa Toscana - One of My Favorite Soups. Ever.
We don't eat at Olive Garden often, but whenever I find myself there during colder months, I always get the bottomless soup, salad & breadsticks. And even though they have several soups to choose from, I always stick with the Zuppa Toscana because it is, far and away, the superior option. So imagine my joy […]
October 16, 2014
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Mood Boards
Entry 2.0 | The Plan
Mood Boards
October 15, 2014
Entry 2.0 | The Plan
When we started working on our entry not too long ago, we added a bunch of functionality. A bench, bin for shoes, hooks for jackets and a mirror. Pretty quickly, we knew we needed to re-work the bench. We talked about that here. Not only did it not look the best for the very first […]
October 15, 2014
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Decor
It's Done! A Happy Room for Greta
Decor
October 13, 2014
It's Done! A Happy Room for Greta
Saturday, we finished hanging a few things in Greta's room and are calling it a wrap! We started out with a school theme, but that sort of morphed into a plain ol' everything-Greta-loves theme--which is anything but plain, really. It turned out so sweet and she loves, loves loves it. I'm so excited to share […]
October 13, 2014
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DIY
Baseboards--Finito!
DIY
October 10, 2014
Baseboards--Finito!
The last project we did before having Faye was installing baseboards in her room. In fact, we are pretty certain that was a factor in Faye's early arrival. I love Chris's update at the end of that post. While we were so so grateful we were able to finish her room, the last 6 months […]
October 10, 2014
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Recipes
How We Do Whole30 - Baked Coconut Curry Chicken Wings
Recipes
October 8, 2014
How We Do Whole30 - Baked Coconut Curry Chicken Wings
When Jules asked me if I wanted to do the Whole30 thing with her several months ago, my answer was an enthusiastic "Not a chance, but I'll support you if you want to do it." She's asked me probably twice a month for the last 5 months, and my answer was always the same. That […]
October 8, 2014
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Art
Honey, I Blew Up The Kids | Tips for Making Engineer Prints Look Their Best
Art
October 7, 2014
Honey, I Blew Up The Kids | Tips for Making Engineer Prints Look Their Best
I mentioned in yesterday's post we were switching some art around in the living room. I purchased a few new prints that I've been eyeing for awhile and we are moving the main art wall to the larger wall behind the couch in the coming weeks. And while I love art, I love our girls […]
October 7, 2014
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DIY
The Great Pre-Halloween Project List
DIY
October 6, 2014
The Great Pre-Halloween Project List
Every year around this time, a major fire is lit under us and we get a lot done on the house in preparation for our big Halloween Costume party we throw every year. This year, our party is on the 24th and the invitations just went out. Maybe you caught the annual invite photo (we've […]
October 6, 2014
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Art
Painting(s) of the Week | A Day In the Life
Art
October 3, 2014
Painting(s) of the Week | A Day In the Life
My days start off calm. I wake up to the sound of Chris showering for work and the sun just barely peeking in our window. It's 7am. In no time, I hear Greta's little feet coming up the stairs and she climbs into bed with me and before Chris leaves, Faye starts stirring. For a […]
October 3, 2014
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Decor
Would You Rather: Have it to Have or Nothing At All
Decor
October 2, 2014
Would You Rather: Have it to Have or Nothing At All
Since passing our 1 year mark in this home last month, something has overcome me. I don't know if it is a changing of the design tides, or what! but I am on a purging spree. Just because we have it no longer means it is worth keeping. Just because it was "perfect" in our […]
October 2, 2014
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Decor
A Few Good Lights
Decor
September 30, 2014
A Few Good Lights
Replacing builder grade lighting with something you love, that you pick for the space specifically will go a very long way in adding value and personality to your home, I think. We love replacing fixtures! So far, we've replaced the one in the half bath, Faye's room, added sconces to the reading room, the guest […]
September 30, 2014
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Lifestyle
Video! | Our Favorite Things: BOXED edition
Lifestyle
September 29, 2014
Video! | Our Favorite Things: BOXED edition
Chris and I have been wanting to add some more of us into this blog. And while we have no intention of becoming vloggers, we thought a once-a-month video of us chatting about our favorite things (tools, paint supplies, baby gear maybe?) would be a fun way to inject our personalities right here. Me laughing at all […]
September 29, 2014
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Art
DIY Vintage Poster Frame for Greta's Butterflies
Art
September 26, 2014
DIY Vintage Poster Frame for Greta's Butterflies
Alternate Title: Greta's Butterflies You see, Greta has a thing for butterflies. Her last room had a wall of butterflies above her bed and when we moved I packed them carefully back in the box to be used in her new room and I. cannot. find. that. box! Greta and I opened every unopened box […]
September 26, 2014
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Mood Boards
10 Pieces I'd Love to Add to the Living Room | Fall Edition
Mood Boards
September 25, 2014
10 Pieces I'd Love to Add to the Living Room | Fall Edition
Last Christmas, we were in Target, and I overheard an older couple looking at some plaid Christmas sheets saying, "These would be perfect in the guest room!" I cry-laughed later to Chris telling him the story because Christmas sheets?! For the guest room!? Are we ever going to get to a point where I have […]
September 25, 2014
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Decor
One Year House-iversary! | Progress Photos
Decor
September 23, 2014
One Year House-iversary! | Progress Photos
Today is our one year house-iversary! This day, one year ago, after our fair share of drama, we closed on this home. It was such an amazing feeling. It has been a year of growth in so many ways and we feel so blessed to be able to live where we live. Even though this […]
September 23, 2014
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DIY
DIY Vintage Green Chalkboard (Paint and all!)
DIY
September 22, 2014
DIY Vintage Green Chalkboard (Paint and all!)
There were a lot of opinions flying around when we asked you if you preferred a black or green chalkboard in this post. I think it really depends on the application, but to us and for this project, green felt right for Greta's room. I really wanted to give making my own chalkboard a try […]
September 22, 2014
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