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My mom is coming for Mother's Day this year which feels extra special. It's kind of fun because Mother's Day and Father's Day are about six months away from my birthday and Chris's birthday, so it feels like an extra "thinking of you" day, and we both really like that. For this gift guide I […]
Major spoiler alert! Because the home gym is just a quick phase one, it's nearly finished. It's been painted a couple fresh coats of white flour (bye, bye burnt orange), the ceiling fan is hung, and we're well on our way to being finished. Promise you'll get a closer look at that pretty ceiling fan […]
After sharing a before look of our home gym, the cat is out of the bag! We're updating our home gym and I just know you are not ready for what's coming. Chris and I have had this space up our sleeves for months and our excitement is becoming too much to contain! As far […]
Do you have a dresser in your bedroom? We swapped in a leaning floor mirror in our bedroom where our dresser used to be and you have questions about the dresser! Where did it go, where is it now? Short story is, we sold it. In it I kept my pajamas, workout clothes, and underwear […]
Surprise! We're addressing the biggest eye sore in our house… the home gym. It's a lot of burnt orange from the floor to ceiling, and we're going to give it a little love over the next couple weeks. The gym entrance is through the archway to the right, and across from the guest house entrance (on […]
Unfortunately for tofu, it gets a bad rap and I'm willing to bet you've tasted some mediocre tofu before! Most don't know that tofu can actually be delicious if it's prepared properly and bonus points if it's crispy tofu! I'm sharing my favorite way to make and eat tofu. Spoiler alert: it's delicious. I like […]
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In case you're new here, I wear sneakers 24/7/365. I'm a sucker for them, and I know it might trigger some, but I wear them in-house. My feet get tired without them, plus with all the in-house construction it would be a safety hazard to go without! So I'm a sneaker gal and now that […]
I can't remember the last time I added something to my cart and checked out as quickly as I did with this mirror! Months ago I shared that I've been dealing with a mirror dilemma in the bedroom, and I've finally found my solution. Hello Beautiful Mirror | Pajamas | Chandelier | Rug | Bench […]
Since moving to North Carolina, I've been asked if and how my home style has changed. What's really the difference between our last "modern cottage" and this "modern colonial?" That's a great question, I would love to tell you my thoughts. Paint Color: Pigeon by Farrow & Ball Dining Table | Vase | Stems | […]
Since I shared the layout of the new laundry, bunk room, and connecting bathroom, demo is in full-swing! Actually demo is more than done and now it's time for the fun part. Chris and I have been working on the laundry room configuration for some time now and ultimately it came down to two options! […]
This is a guest post by Brooke Knuth, our Affiliate Marketing Manager. I've been on the hunt for a larger faux tree for our living room for a while now. The space is mixed with things we brought with us from our apartment and is still coming together. We had a narrow faux olive tree we moved […]
There are a few things I have a pretty good handle on, culinarily speaking. Ham is one of them. I know how to make a ham! But the flavors of my glaze change with the season, and this one is perfect for Spring. Pitcher | Copper Canisters | Marble Bowl | Ginger Jar | Vase | […]
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At this point, it's no secret that I'm a self proclaimed, self tanner. I can't help it! I love a warm glowy look on my naturally pale-ish pink skin. It's just my personal preference and when I'm bronzed, I feel a little more confident. Long gone are the tanning bed days (I'm seriously side-eyeing my […]
One of our biggest projects this year is building out an upstairs laundry room using borrowed space from the playroom. Chris and I have been drawing up and re-drawing floor plans and elevations that I can't wait to share. The biggest hurdle we're designing around is this great, big window which is a blessing and […]
Our current laundry room is not the most functional in its location or size. When we walked through the house before buying, it was the one thing that I struggled with, especially coming from a house with a second story laundry room with double the machines--we were spoiled! Here, the laundry room is small and […]
After testing pillow inserts, we had so many requests to try duvet inserts next and I know exactly why! It can be so disappointing to spend so much money on an insert, only to have it literally fall flat. I personally think the fuller and fluffier, the better, but I also like a little bit […]
Chris and I have been renovating our homes, side by side for the last 13 years. We’re currently on our 4th home and not only are we still alive, but we love each other more today! Of course there's been bumps along the way, but here's a few things we've learned about renovating or doing […]
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