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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Decor
3 Tips to Get Your Home Ready For "Back to School"
Decor
August 16, 2023
3 Tips to Get Your Home Ready For "Back to School"
It's my favorite time of the year!– Back to school. Anybody else? I just love the feeling of a fresh start. It's also when I can take some time to get the home back in order from the chaos of summer, so I thought I would share a few ideas on how to get the […]
August 16, 2023
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Chris Cooks
Green Juice Like You Had at That One Resort | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
August 13, 2023
Green Juice Like You Had at That One Resort | Chris Cooks
Have you ever gone on a trip and couldn't stop thinking about that one dish you had for dinner or that delicious croissant from that bakery you might never revisit? Well, I haven't been able to get this green juice out of my head since I tried it at a Mexico resort. There's something so […]
August 13, 2023
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Health & Beauty
The Quest For the Best Hair Towel Wrap
Health & Beauty
August 11, 2023
The Quest For the Best Hair Towel Wrap
We all grew up twisting our hair up into a large towel, only to have it unravel 5 minutes later. Gone are the days of using the same towel you dry your body off with to dry your hair. Your hair deserves better than that! A few years back, I started using an Aquis hair […]
August 11, 2023
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Decor
How to Find Digital Art For Free or Cheap + a Frame TV Art Roundup
Decor
August 10, 2023
How to Find Digital Art For Free or Cheap + a Frame TV Art Roundup
One of the fastest ways to "makeover" a room is to hang some art. Art can immediately change the vibe and inspire a room's potential. Art is going to show off your style and personality faster than anything else you put in a room. It's a big deal! And while we're huge proponents of collecting […]
August 10, 2023
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Projects
Using The Elfa Closet System in Greta's Closet
Projects
August 9, 2023
Using The Elfa Closet System in Greta's Closet
It's no secret that one of the things I miss the most about our last home is our closet. We used the IKEA PAX system and hacked the wardrobes into our very favorite luxury closet. While we are anxiously awaiting a shiny new closet in this home, I had to show you what we did […]
August 9, 2023
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Design
How To Play With Pattern In Your Home
Design
August 7, 2023
How To Play With Pattern In Your Home
Renovating Faye's bedroom didn't come without controversy. Sometimes it blows my mind how one person's love can be another person's dislike, and I guess that's what makes life interesting. And I can never anticipate what projects in our home will rile up the internet, so I don't even try to. Instead, I focus on designing […]
August 7, 2023
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Chris Cooks
Pork Enchiladas with Red Sauce - Grain & Dairy Free | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
August 6, 2023
Pork Enchiladas with Red Sauce - Grain & Dairy Free | Chris Cooks
Enchiladas are a great way to feed a family. They're pretty universally delicious and even satisfy the appetite of picky eaters, but once you have food restrictions in your family, you realize that nearly every store-bought enchilada sauce contains gluten, grain, and/or dairy. Making your own enchilada sauce isn't as convenient as opening up a […]
August 6, 2023
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Best Of
A Recap of July + Some Favorites From the Month
Best Of
August 4, 2023
A Recap of July + Some Favorites From the Month
We only have a few more weeks of summer, and we've been enjoying every minute of summer fun and sunshine while we can. We kicked July off with the start of Color School, which was so incredibly fun! Already thinking of ways to improve it for next summer because we received so much positive feedback […]
August 4, 2023
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Cleaning & Organization
Simple Organization For a Kid's Bedroom
Cleaning & Organization
August 3, 2023
Simple Organization For a Kid's Bedroom
Ever since we removed the closet in Faye's room, I've received many concerned DMs about how Faye won't have any storage left in her bedroom. Well, I'm happy to report that she has more than enough storage between her dresser and armoire. Faye is my sentimental girl, and she's got quite a collection of clothing […]
August 3, 2023
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Mood Boards
Jack & Jill Bathroom Refresh
Mood Boards
August 2, 2023
Jack & Jill Bathroom Refresh
This Jack & Jill bathroom moment between Polly and Faye's rooms has never been shared here on the blog, but it's one of my favorite spaces. I love how practical and functional it is to have this connecting bathroom for the two youngest, and although we haven't done anything more than lay down a bathmat […]
August 2, 2023
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Design
A little update in Polly's Room
Design
July 31, 2023
A little update in Polly's Room
With all the recent excitement surrounding Faye's new room, Polly was desperate for some attention of her own. I couldn't help but do a little refresh in her room, with a few things we had around the house, and I'm happy to report that simple act has changed everything. And with her 6th birthday (!!!) […]
July 31, 2023
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Chris Cooks
Four Delicious Tuna Salad Recipes | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
July 30, 2023
Four Delicious Tuna Salad Recipes | Chris Cooks
I'll be the first to admit that tuna salad might not be everybody's jam. I get it. But if you don't like tuna salad, it's possible you've only eaten a subpar mix with basic mayo, possibly some mustard, and a bit of pickle (if you're lucky). All I'm saying is, don't knock it 'til you've […]
July 30, 2023
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Fashion
What to Wear According to Your Color Season
Fashion
July 28, 2023
What to Wear According to Your Color Season
Have you ever been told while wearing an outfit you love, "That's your color!"? It's one of the greatest feelings, and it's something I hear every time I wear this azure blue, long sleeve workout top. All of the recent Color School content got me thinking about the four color seasons – Spring, Summer, Fall, […]
July 28, 2023
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North Carolina Home
Before & After: Faye's Whimsical Bedroom
North Carolina Home
July 27, 2023
Before & After: Faye's Whimsical Bedroom
After finishing the Study, I was really craving a home project with a lighter lift (is there such a thing?). Although no project is without its bumps and hiccups, slowing down and renovating Faye's bedroom was exactly what my heart, head, and body needed. It's been an absolute delight working with her over the last […]
July 27, 2023
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Decor
Don't Skip This Quick and Easy Curtain Hanging Tip
Decor
July 26, 2023
Don't Skip This Quick and Easy Curtain Hanging Tip
We recently hung curtains in Faye's room (one of the final touches), and I have one easy tip to share anytime you are using curtain rings. But before I get to that, let's revisit the basics when it comes to curtain hanging. Curtain Hanging Basics Shop Faye's Room Bonus Tip And if you DO use […]
July 26, 2023
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