Seeing Ellie’s room for the first time, I’ll be honest, I was excited to tackle it! Ellie has a twin brother, and they’ve always shared a room, so this is her very first space of her own, decorated just for her, sweet and girly. The 90’s walls, tricky window angles, and soaring ceilings were a bit intimidating at first, but I love a good challenge… and this one turned out to be so much fun! Design Plan Ellie Bedroom Before Ellie Bedroom After A Creative Cabinet A Bed to Love Bedside Details Cozy Window Seat + Mini DIY DIY Window ... Read More
Star Tile Bathroom Refresh and biggest house regret- Tile Mistakes!!
I have one big regret with our remodel. Tile, and it all comes down to installation. We remodeled our entire home about 5 years ago. We added a second floor, basically took every wall down to the framing. We loved a lot about the house, but cosmetically it was stuck in the 80's and needed new electrical. All that being said there was a lot happening at once. Sharing my experience, in hopes it helps you! Also sharing a bathroom I just refreshed and fell back in love with. Paint- Another Tile Regret- Keep Reading on Bathrooms- ... Read More
Junk Journaling Birthday Party for Ella
There are birthdays… and then there are milestone birthdays. Ella turning 18 definitely fell into that second category for me. It’s hard to put into words how bittersweet it feels to watch your oldest step into adulthood. When Ella told me how she wanted to celebrate, by doing one of her favorite activities, junk journaling! So we created a junk journal party, and it was a hit. A Creative, Cozy Celebration Junk Journal Supplies- Sweet Treats & Party Details A Night To Remember ... Read More
Plant Food and My Top Plant Tips
I love my houseplants so much. Most of my decor is in the form of a plant. I like that they add life to a room. NASA researchers have done studies on the best, and most efficient ways to clean the air in space stations. The conclusion, they recommend 15-18 plants for an 1800 square foot home. Basically 1 plant for every 100 square feet. Some studies have debunked that theory, and claim we need 10-100 plants per square foot of home. Either way, we need plants and that is math I can get behind. Plants can absorb toxins through their leaves and serve as a natural way to filter the ... Read More
Bedding- Winter Bedding and Favorite Bedding Sources
Sharing all the beds I have made in 2025, along with the sources. I follow the basic formula when I make any bed, it might change a little but they always have a unique set of sheets, a charming quilt layered at the end, and always a duvet. A quality duvet is what gives your bed the fluffy look. A quality duvet shouldn’t make you feel hot, this organic duvet insert (in extra) is my favorite, I use it on every bed we makeover. Bedding Basics- King Bed and King Bedding- Twin Beds and Twin Bedding- Beds that easily set up and hide away- Ella's Queen Bed and ... Read More
Favorite Things Holiday Dinner Party
Even though our book club has read lots of fun holiday books over the years, this time we decided to skip the discussion and just have a party. And honestly? It was the best kind of night—festive, cozy, and full of good food, laughter, and the cutest gifts. Holiday Reads We’re Loving Setting the Christmas Table Hosting Favorites Table Details I Loved The Menu The Dessert Drink Favorite Things Gift Exchange ... Read More
A Primary Bathroom with Room for a Vanity
My friend and neighbor, April, just finished remodeling her primary bathroom, and it turned out absolutely beautiful. Navy shower tiles, a dreamy clawfoot tub, a spacious double vanity. The kind of bathroom you walk into and instantly feel relaxed. Once everything was installed, I offered to help her with the finishing touches. Adding Character With a Wallpaper Mural Finishing the Double Vanity Creating a Vanity Corner The Clawfoot Tub Retreat With the wallpaper, layered curtains, and a cozy vanity setup, April’s bathroom now feels warm, personal, and ... Read More
18 Thoughtful Gifts Everyone Will Love
This year we put together some of the cutest and easiest gifts for all the people we love and appreciate: teachers, neighbors, friends, coaches, and more. These ideas are thoughtful, personal, and perfect for quick gifting during the busy holiday season. Here’s everything we made! Gift and Wrapping Links- 1. Drink Dispenser Gift 2. Darling Holiday Serving Boards 3. Mini Crockpot Hot Chocolate Kit 4. Hot Wassail Kit on a Scalloped Green Tray 5. Christmas Cup Gift Ideas 6. Gingerbread Bowl + Cinnamon Pretzel Kit 7. “Night Off From Dishes” Paper ... Read More
Fireplace Remodel- Modern to Cozy Cottage with Story Tiles
When we remodeled our 1950's home 5 years ago, there were a lot of decisions to make and I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do with the fireplace in our family room and bedroom. Inspiration hadn't come and I didn't focus on it. So we just had our gas insert framed in. We ended up having leftover tile from our bathroom floor, we had it added to the fireplace surround. It was fine. I never loved it. I wanted more shape to the framing and just let it be. Fast forward to a couple months ago I verbalized to Kevin that I didn't love the fireplaces and wanted to change them up. He was onboard and ... Read More
4 Holiday Drink Recipes- Holiday Punch, Hot Chocolate, Holiday Nog and Iced Vanilla Spice Tea
Sharing 4 of my favorite drink recipes! Perfect for the holidays!! Some of these I look forward to because we only have at holiday parties, like the Peppermint Egg Nog Float, it is so yummy. Holiday Peppermint Egg Nog Float- Holiday Punch Recipe- Two Punch Downloads- Cranberry_PunchDownload Punch_ArtworkDownload Homemade Hot Chocolate- Hot Chocolate Recipe Method Hot Chocolate GraphicDownload Gingerbread House Cups with Iced Vanilla Spice Tea- Star Cups with Cookie Cup Hugger- ... Read More
