Decor
(Not-So-Scary) Halloween Decor to Last Year After Year
Decor
September 11, 2023
(Not-So-Scary) Halloween Decor to Last Year After Year
I know it might feel like it's too early to be decorating for Halloween, but actually, Halloween decor is selling out so quickly, and I don't want you to miss out. Finding "spooky" decor that blends in with your already-lovely home aesthetic, rather than masks, is trickier said than done. So, I thought it would […]
September 11, 2023
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Chris Cooks
Homemade Uncured Maple Breakfast Sausage Patties | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
September 10, 2023
Homemade Uncured Maple Breakfast Sausage Patties | Chris Cooks
I'm a big fan of convenience. At times, this has meant purchasing a high number of convenience foods to make my days easier, especially in feeding kids. But as Julia's health needs have shifted, and our daughters have developed various sensitivities, I've become accustomed to reading the labels on every food I buy, and my […]
September 10, 2023
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Decor
Everything You Need to Decorate For Fall! – The Ultimate List
Decor
September 8, 2023
Everything You Need to Decorate For Fall! – The Ultimate List
You asked for a one-stop shop to decorate for fall, and we heard you loud and clear! As you know, fall is such a cozy and inviting season, and we want to help you create that perfect autumn atmosphere in your home. So, we searched the depths of the internet and have sourced all the […]
September 8, 2023
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Decor
Use a Fall Throw Blanket to Transform Your Living Room – A Game-Changing Tip
Decor
September 7, 2023
Use a Fall Throw Blanket to Transform Your Living Room – A Game-Changing Tip
To me, fall starts once the kids are in school, no matter the weather. I get too excited to wait, and I like to enjoy my favorite season for as long as I can. So once September hits, I start transitioning my decor to fall (see the fall bonus room, fall kitchen, and faux fall […]
September 7, 2023
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Decor
Decorating the Kitchen For Fall With These Four Simple Tips
Decor
September 6, 2023
Decorating the Kitchen For Fall With These Four Simple Tips
This blog post is sponsored by Walmart+ When the weather starts to change, I love transitioning little "moments" in our house to fall. Last week, the bonus room had its own moment, and today, it's all about the kitchen! – Which happens to be the *most* fun room in which to welcome autumn because the […]
September 6, 2023
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Projects
Introducing the New Mudroom Plans
Projects
September 5, 2023
Introducing the New Mudroom Plans
I'm practically giddy because tomorrow, demo starts in the old laundry room/Cricket's room, so we can transform it into the mudroom! In our 2023 project list, we announced that we would transform this space into a pool bathroom... but that's not happening anymore. Instead, the pool bathroom will eventually be added to the guest house […]
September 5, 2023
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Chris Cooks
Rosemary & Chili Smashed Potatoes
Chris Cooks
September 3, 2023
Rosemary & Chili Smashed Potatoes
I love potatoes. What can I say? You can take the boy out of Idaho, but you can't take Idaho out of the boy. Potatoes have so much potential for delicious flavor, and these Rosemary & Chili Smashed Potatoes are no exception. These are basically a hybrid version of a moist (trigger word, sorry) boiled […]
September 3, 2023
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Best Of
A Recap of August + My Favorite Things
Best Of
September 1, 2023
A Recap of August + My Favorite Things
The kids are back in school, the leaves are beginning to turn, and I'm in full-on Fall mode over here, pulling out the faux fall branches and decorating the bonus room for fall. Other highlights from August were celebrating Polly's birthday, finally choosing a color for our exterior windows and trim, and getting started with […]
September 1, 2023
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Sales
30 Home Projects to Tackle During a Long Weekend
Sales
August 31, 2023
30 Home Projects to Tackle During a Long Weekend
If you're heading into the long weekend without any plans of skipping town, we compiled a list of home projects you could accomplish during your time off. Of course, you could relish in the downtime or soak up some sunshine before summer ends, but if you're itching to get something done around the house, then […]
August 31, 2023
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Inspiration
Inspiration I'm Looking to For The Mudroom
Inspiration
August 30, 2023
Inspiration I'm Looking to For The Mudroom
The next project we're checking off our 2023 project list is the mudroom! This used to be the laundry room until we built out a much bigger, better laundry room upstairs. So, in the meantime, this space has been exclusively Cricket's room. Cricket will still have a special space here, but we're transforming this dingy […]
August 30, 2023
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Sales
The Best Labor Day Sales of 2023
Sales
August 29, 2023
The Best Labor Day Sales of 2023
If you know me, you know I love a sale, and Labor Day is one of the best times of year to get your shopping in. We took some time to comb through the depths of the internet to find some of the best "add to cart" moments, so you don't have to and have […]
August 29, 2023
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Decor
Fall Decor in the Bonus Room + Favorite Fall Movies
Decor
August 28, 2023
Fall Decor in the Bonus Room + Favorite Fall Movies
There's something about the kids going back to school that initiates the start of fall for me. I get the itch for cooler weather, cozy blankets, and pumpkins on porches. So, I'm inching my decor toward fall, room by room, to try and inspire some fall spirit. Today, we're visiting the bonus room to play […]
August 28, 2023
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Chris Cooks
Harvest Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Maple Bacon Vinaigrette
Chris Cooks
August 27, 2023
Harvest Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Maple Bacon Vinaigrette
I love a good salad. No matter the time of year, a crisp salad with delicious toppings and a homemade dressing is always a good idea. I really wanted to make a salad to transition my tastebuds into fall while remaining delicious in summer. And so I did. This harvest salad is fresh and green, […]
August 27, 2023
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Fashion
My Favorite Pants That Aren't Jeans
Fashion
August 25, 2023
My Favorite Pants That Aren't Jeans
A few months back, I came across this TikTok that shared a fashion revelation that kind of blew my mind. For years, millennial women have been rocking jeans and a cute top. Ask a millennial friend what she's wearing out, and chances are she'll reply, "Jeans and a cute top." Ask a Gen Z, however, […]
August 25, 2023
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updates
An Update On The Bonus Room Lockers
updates
August 24, 2023
An Update On The Bonus Room Lockers
We've been living with these built-in lockers in our bonus room for over a year and a half now. They've been thoroughly used and loved, and with school starting, I figured we're overdue for an update. We still love the lockers! That hasn't changed, but the way they're getting used day-to-day has evolved. Here's a […]
August 24, 2023
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Renovations
Choosing a Color For Our Exterior Trim & Windows
Renovations
August 23, 2023
Choosing a Color For Our Exterior Trim & Windows
We've been on a journey to find the perfect exterior color to pair with our red brick. You see, our windows need replacing, so we're taking this window of opportunity (see what I did there?) to paint all the exterior trim, soffit, and fascia to match. We color-matched my top window colors, and we've been […]
August 23, 2023
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Decor
My 12 Favorite Faux Fall Branches
Decor
August 21, 2023
My 12 Favorite Faux Fall Branches
We're still enjoying and enduring all this North Carolina heat, but I'll admit, I'm getting antsy for some fall weather. I love everything that Fall has to offer – the shifting seasons, the color, the clothes, the food, the decor... Can we just take a moment to talk about one of my all-time favorite fall […]
August 21, 2023
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Chris Cooks
Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary & Sage | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
August 20, 2023
Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary & Sage | Chris Cooks
Squash is nobody's favorite food. Maybe a baby's? But when it comes to adult foods, squash doesn't fall at the top of the favorite food list. That being said, I think squash is a very underrated food that doesn't get enough hype. Consider this my attempt to hype up some hearty, yummy, roasted butternut squash. […]
August 20, 2023
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Product Tests
Hunting For The Best Can Opener
Product Tests
August 18, 2023
Hunting For The Best Can Opener
Have you ever met a can opener that just... works?? It's hard to believe that a simple, everyday appliance could cause such grievance, but here we are. In my opinion, a can opener should be fairly straightforward. If you're the only one who knows how to get your can opener working, then you're at a […]
August 18, 2023
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Decor
How to Hang Anything On Your Walls
Decor
August 17, 2023
How to Hang Anything On Your Walls
I'm not one to be afraid of hanging things on my walls, but I know that's a real fear of homeowners! Hanging decor, in my mind, is far from permanent and is typically one of the easier decisions to make when it comes to home renovation. But I'm not a perfectionist! I'm known for eyeballing […]
August 17, 2023
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