I'm always on the lookout to free up any visual clutter from our home - especially in the kitchen. A few years back, I switched to clear glass soap dispensers to place by the sink and have loved the change. The refillable glass containers are eco-friendly and add a stylish touch … [Read more...]
Our Budget-Friendly Living Room Transformation
This past April marked a big milestone for our family: two years of homeownership in this 1925 craftsman home that we absolutely love. At the time, we were still in all-out survival mode during the quarantine and the milestone came and went without any hullabaloo. The quarantine … [Read more...]
Our Farmhouse-Inspired Easter Mantle that Will Last Well into the Spring
It think it goes without saying that Easter will be more different this year than ever before. We won't be rushing from our at-home egg hunt to Easter Mass, followed by multiple family gatherings. I'm sure it will be the quietest, calmest Easter our family of four will ever … [Read more...]
How I Styled Our Living Room Mantel and Cabinets with Objects We Already Owned
As much as I loved decorating our home for Christmas, it feels like a breath of fresh air to return to our simple, pared-down decor. The living room is still a slow work in progress, but it is coming along. Nearly every piece used to decorate our mantel and built-in cabinets were … [Read more...]
Kitchen, Bathroom, and Hallway Update
Welcome back for the second installment of our updated home tour. We've been busy saving our pennies and slowly updating each room in the house with new furniture and accessories as our budget and needs allow. Last week I shared a tour of the progress we've made in our living and … [Read more...]
Dessa’s Gray and White Nursery Tour
It's funny how we've only been living in our new house for five months, but I already feel nostalgic about the home we had rented for two years. It was the first place we lived that truly felt special to us and it was the first home Dessa had ever known. Looking back at photos of … [Read more...]
A Long Overdue Home Tour
It's hard to believe that it's been four months since Rob and I moved into our little rental house. You may recall that we painted the interior before moving in. We love our little house, but it is tiny and the bright white walls help to visually open up the space. Right now … [Read more...]
Step into our Home Office
I am so excited to finally welcome you into my favorite space in our little condo - our home office. This room has the best lighting in our rental and I knew from the moment Rob and I stepped inside our first home that this room would be designated as our office. As you will soon … [Read more...]
Easy As Pie Laundry Room Organization
I'm not sure why laundry rooms always seem to be the random gathering place of miscellaneous stuff, but I do know that the stuff can get out of control in a hurry. Rob and I had that problem too. I spent an afternoon establishing a plan for our laundry room organization, … [Read more...]
