I can't believe we are already into Week 3 in our Better Homes and Garden's One Week Challenge!  It has been so much fun to really focus on the girls' bathroom and put together the details - my favorite part!!

All of the elements have really been coming togeth...

I am all sorts of excited to be a guest participant in the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge.  We have been making quite a bit of progress in the inside of our house and on the back patio...so much so that we are down to needing the floors put in before we can go any fart...

The next two weeks are going to be rough ones; and because I have young kids and I want them to remember these days as happy and full of special times together, I made a promise to myself to do the only thing within my control; stay home, and to keep our days filled wi...

You know, word around the street is that it takes thirty days in a row of doing something to truly make it a habit . . .or thirty days of NOT doing something to break it.  And the best way you have to hold yourself accountable is a physical way to chart your progress....

As much as we love our new home, there are a few too many rooms (I promise a tour is coming soon!!) with wallpaper that was probably beautiful in its prime, but just is way too dated now.  In fact, I am absolutely in love with the big floral patterns that grace all of...

Ever since I have been a child, I have always appreciated the art of a prettily wrapped present; the bows, the crisp paper, and just a touch of something unique that will make your recipient smile.  A thoughtfully covered gift is almost like an invitation before a part...

The holidays are all about the magic of childhood....those special moments where the excitement is building and there is something to 'ooh' and 'aah' at around every corner.  With all of the candy and cookies and hot cocoa being passed around, why not add some fun to b...

 (from Country Living)

When I first saw this rainbow tree, I'll admit, I thought it was completely off the wall!  I have never been one to stick to red & green with my holiday decorating, but this was just pushing the envelope for me.  Then I started thinking about the...

The holidays are headed our way and it is high time you upped your dining game.  Why not jazz things up with a fresh set of dishes; neutral enough to pair with new linens for spring & summer but fun enough to bring some joy to your holiday dinner party.

Timeless & tempt...

(via Lia Griffith)

I was doing my best to keep my head down in the stores when I passed the holiday aisles boasting with a full stock.  I've attempted to tune out the kids practicing their holiday concert songs and even quickly scrolled past all my favorite bloggers who...