Whenever Chris is doing anything in the kitchen, he's got a kitchen towel tossed over his shoulder. It's a little trick of the trade he's been doing ever since I can remember and it's purely practical. Chris is all about doing things effectively and efficiently, even down to wiping up messes. When he's cooking he […]
When it comes to seasonal home decor, I like to keep things fairly simple. My tips for making my home feel more cozy are simple enough to do in an afternoon (I did)! But most importantly, none of this is going to break the bank! In fact, I bet you can find most of this […]
A couple of years ago we tested a bunch of fall candles and shared the Top 21 Best Fall Candles. We've been dying to do it again, but this time with a twist. In addition to candles, we tested Pura scents and reed diffusers because there's no wrong way to fill your home with yummy […]
I learned many years ago, when we purchased our very first wall-to-wall carpet in our first home in Utah, that the comfort level you experience is not solely in the carpet you buy. It's actually more dependent on the carpet pad underneath. One time we splurged on a 10 pound memory foam pad to go […]
When the kids go back to school, it's a vibe, is what I'm saying. The house just feels different. Things are more organized. Our daily routines become more structured. And that initial back-to-school time just feels so wholesome. Do you know what I mean? F&B Stiffkey Blue | Lockers | Basket | Rug | Leather […]
With the end of summer quickly approaching, this month there were two major themes around here. Namely, the backyard finally wrapping up and the upstairs bathroom slowly getting pulled together. Just so we're on the same page - lets get all caught up on the most recent updates this month. Tile on Tile: An Upstairs […]
Planters | Faux Boxwood Topiary | Metal Lanterns | Pillar Candles You will never regret buying substantial outdoor planters, end of discussion. Our front steps have these concrete planters, and I love having that touch of modern as the first impression of our home. They also compliment the faux topiaries that I am so obsessed […]
It is no secret I love the classic and elegant look a picture light can bring to a space. Remember when Chris hung one up in our living room this past winter? I do love to be a rebel and think outside the box, like using a picture light in our kitchen's built-in. However, the most recent […]
These days there are so many options for cordless stick vacuums, and it seems like they all have their own bells and whistles. While I have been using the Dyson cordless vacuum for quite some time, I wanted to test how it compared to some of these newer flashy models. My curiosity got the best […]
We've been focusing on outdoor spaces on the blog this month (if you haven't noticed!) and today is a fun one–all about lawn games! You're never too old for a lawn game! Both Chris and I grew up playing games outside and so of course we love doing that with our friends and family. Growing […]
As we're getting ready to start using our backyard space, I can't help but picture all the entertaining we plan to do. It's going to take years for this outdoor space to fully mature and grow into what we envision, but I'm not waiting for things to be perfect before we invite our friends and […]
For me, nothing is more thrilling than a total-space transformation. But you don't have to break the bank to get a jump-start on great design. I've chunked out a dreamy $3000 outdoor space below, in $1,000 increments, with mood boards that build on one another (though, honestly, I would love any of these boards a […]
In the past I've done a few posts called "Good Looking Ugly Stuff" because your toilet brushes and cleaning tools shouldn't have to be ugly. I'm the kind of person who is genuinely happier when every thing in our home, down to the dish rag, is in harmony with one another aesthetically. It might sound […]
After reviewing and ranking duvet inserts and pillow inserts you all spoke up and asked that we test some bed pillows! Here's the thing though, everybody has different pillow preferences when it comes to sleep so it's hard to rank. BUT, we couldn't let you down so we ordered a bunch of highly rated bed […]
I've never been much of a "ceiling fan in the bedroom" type. I find white noise very irritating and since I wouldn't use the fan function, I don't usually hang them! That being said, a fan in a home gym is something I find to be totally necessary! When I was searching for a fan […]
You may have seen on Instagram that we took our team on a trip last week and had the best time. Along with sandy toes and salty hair, I found myself sporting a couple of bathing suits a day!–a necessity when vacationing in the Caribbean. Between snorkeling, mud-bathing and zip-lining, I managed to snap a few photos […]
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