Design
8 Easy Home Trends to Incorporate this Fall
Design
August 22, 2024
8 Easy Home Trends to Incorporate this Fall
I've been following some really fun things happening in design lately, from colorful checkered floors (stay tuned for more on that topic *wink*), to veiny marble slabs, to flush mount lights over islands instead of pendants. Color-drenching is here to stay, and I love seeing the moody, traditional vibes in fall decor. View this post […]
August 22, 2024
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DIY
Back in Black: The Front Door Color That Just Works
DIY
August 19, 2024
Back in Black: The Front Door Color That Just Works
If I could go back in time to over a year ago when I started mocking up colors for my front door, I would have told myself to just try painting the colors on the actual door! It was so much faster for me to paint the front door three times than just thinking about […]
August 19, 2024
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Chris Cooks
High-Protein Breakfast Wraps | Kid-Friendly Meal Prep
Chris Cooks
August 18, 2024
High-Protein Breakfast Wraps | Kid-Friendly Meal Prep
The girls are back in school, and all is right with the world of routines again! Speaking of routines, the ritual of weekly meal prep is one of my favorite things to do — I love to create healthy, nutrient-rich meals that can power us through the day. Breakfast, as we all know, is one […]
August 18, 2024
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Decor
Mood Board: A Moody Blue Mudroom Under $1400
Decor
August 16, 2024
Mood Board: A Moody Blue Mudroom Under $1400
Remember those "choose your own adventure" books where you could skip to another chapter with a different outcome? The other day I was looking at our new peel and stick Nova wallpaper, and it hit me — how great would this be in a mudroom!? Ok, obviously mine is in its final stages, but I couldn't […]
August 16, 2024
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North Carolina Home
All About Our New Front Yard Landscape Lighting
North Carolina Home
August 15, 2024
All About Our New Front Yard Landscape Lighting
This post is sponsored by Neighborly, Your Hub for Home Services Our neighborhood has a lot of beautiful mature trees, but it can also make the houses, driveways, and streets feel darker at night. Which is great for sleep, but a little nerve-wracking when you're coming home late or leaving the house super early — like […]
August 15, 2024
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Health & Beauty
The Pillow That Changed My Sleep
Health & Beauty
August 14, 2024
The Pillow That Changed My Sleep
I'm a side and back sleeper and have always had the hardest time finding a pillow. So many are not supportive enough, and you wake up with a literal pain in the neck. Last year I ordered this queen-sized cervical neck pillow from Amazon on a whim. Let me just tell you, it has changed […]
August 14, 2024
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North Carolina Home
Turning a Window into a new Exterior Door for the Mudroom
North Carolina Home
August 12, 2024
Turning a Window into a new Exterior Door for the Mudroom
With every change we make to our house, we're always looking to solve problems and make our home work for us and our family in the most beautiful way we can think up. This time, a door was (literally) opened when we turned a window in the former laundry room/now mudroom into a functional entryway! […]
August 12, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Mixed Berry Dump Cake (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)
Chris Cooks
August 11, 2024
Mixed Berry Dump Cake (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)
I don't bake often (I like to be more freeform with my recipes than baking allows), but when I do, I like to make something like this. A super-simple, fruit-forward dessert that's not too sweet, but packed with flavor. The best part? It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and only takes less than 5 minutes of active work […]
August 11, 2024
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Decor
The "Back-to-School" Home Reset
Decor
August 9, 2024
The "Back-to-School" Home Reset
Even as an adult, there's something so fun about the back-to-school season. I love decluttering desks, packing backpacks, and filling lunch boxes — it feels like everything topsy-turvy about summer is rooted in routine again. Greta is headed off to high school this year (how did that happen so fast!?), and Faye and Polly are […]
August 9, 2024
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DIY
How to Install a Ceiling Medallion
DIY
August 7, 2024
How to Install a Ceiling Medallion
This post is sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement We picked a new chandelier in Greta's room to continue her room makeover, and I decided to add a little more drama in the form of a ceiling medallion. I went to Lowes.com to check out their selection, and they had an incredible range from ornate Victorian […]
August 7, 2024
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DIY
How to Install a Stair Runner and Rods
DIY
August 5, 2024
How to Install a Stair Runner and Rods
I’ve been wanting to add a stair runner to our back hallway/mudroom staircase for a while now, and we finally had a couple of days set aside to do it! Chris did a lot of research on how to install a stair runner and stair rods, and we’re going to share every step we took […]
August 5, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts with Red Pepper Sauce
Chris Cooks
August 4, 2024
Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts with Red Pepper Sauce
Jules has really been into Brussels sprouts lately (as she showed in our fridge tour), and while she could eat them the same way every day, if I'm gonna enjoy it then I gotta mix it up. Roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts are a timeless pair - add a roasted red pepper sauce and this […]
August 4, 2024
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Lifestyle
All of the Black Sunglasses in My Closet
Lifestyle
August 2, 2024
All of the Black Sunglasses in My Closet
One of the most frequent DMs I get is about what sunglasses I'm wearing. When I look at my sunglass stash in my closet, it becomes clear to me that I definitely have a "type" — the large, cat-eye, all-black look is usually my go-to! Occasionally I'll branch out, but I just love the classic, retro […]
August 2, 2024
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Design
Peer Review: Inspiration for Styling a Kitchen
Design
August 2, 2024
Peer Review: Inspiration for Styling a Kitchen
Can you believe the end of summer school is here?! What a great ride! I loved sharing my tips for styling entries, bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens to create rooms that you can enjoy season after season. One thing I'm seeing a lot in kitchen styling is making it feel and look like another living […]
August 2, 2024
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Best Of
The Best of July
Best Of
July 31, 2024
The Best of July
July was the peak of summer in all the best ways! We intentionally slowed down a little this month, which included going off the grid at a beautiful mountainside lake and a trip to Idaho to see friends and family. We did a few house projects, like adding wallpaper to Greta's room, painting our front door, and […]
July 31, 2024
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Decor
Transform Your Kitchen At $150, $350, Or $750
Decor
July 31, 2024
Transform Your Kitchen At $150, $350, Or $750
As I mentioned earlier this week, kitchen styling is about clearing the clutter and intentionally making the utilitarian workhorses of your kitchen into your most beautiful decor — whether that's the cutting board, the tea kettle, or the fruit bowl. Then you can layer in the elements that are typically found in more formal entertaining […]
July 31, 2024
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Decor
How to Style a Kitchen for Everyday Enjoyment
Decor
July 29, 2024
How to Style a Kitchen for Everyday Enjoyment
Shop The Kitchen Welcome to the last week of Summer School! We've talked all things styling the past few weeks, from how to style an entry, to how to style a bedroom, to how to style a living room. And here we are on week four, tackling perhaps the most unexpected room to style: the […]
July 29, 2024
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Design
Peer Review: Inspiration for Styling a Living Room
Design
July 26, 2024
Peer Review: Inspiration for Styling a Living Room
We're coming to the end of Week 3 of Summer School: Home Styling 101! Today I want to share some living room interiors that have stopped my scroll with their use of color, texture, and styling. This is somewhat beyond the realm of what conventionally falls under styling, but something I've been really looking for […]
July 26, 2024
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Decor
Transform Your Living Room at $150, $350, or $750
Decor
July 24, 2024
Transform Your Living Room at $150, $350, or $750
This week, we're styling living rooms, which is a place where you can really shine! Earlier in the week, I talked about the opportunities you have to style a lot of surfaces, from coffee tables and couches to shelves and mantles. Today I want to share some of my go-to styling products that can make […]
July 24, 2024
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Decor
How to Style a Living Room
Decor
July 22, 2024
How to Style a Living Room
Shop The Living Room Here's the honest truth: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Something that looks beautiful to me is going to look different from something that looks beautiful to you. We all have our own tastes. And early on, I realized that it's not enough for me to look at something […]
July 22, 2024
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