Cottage Playhouse Makeover
It all started with having a baby girl. Since then, I’ve been reminiscing on my own childhood and thinking about all the things that I would’ve loved as a little girl. I remember playing pretend house in my neighbor’s playhouse, and it was magical. It gave us our own little space outside of our parent’s […]
Breakfast Nook Reveal
This little nook in our home could have easily been overlooked, but I refused to let that happen. The large windows not only let in the most light in our house, it is painted in trees from our foraged backyard. I saw potential in this cozy little space, and I’m so glad I climbed outside […]
Finding Rest for the Unrestful Mind
The “what ifs” of raising a child can drive any mom to a near breaking point. What if he falls when he’s learning to ride a bike? What if she doesn’t know her ABCs when she goes to kindergarten? What if other moms judge me for the way I handle a public tantrum? What […]
Aging Furniture using Antiquing Dust | DIY
Am I the only person who tries so hard to make a new piece of furniture look old? In the past, I’ve ruined pieces of furniture by using steel wool, Vaseline, wood stain…all the little tips and tricks that Pinterest says will easily age furniture. After many disasters, I’ve finally found a product that makes […]
What I’ll be Reading this Summer + A GIVEAWAY
There are many reasons why summer is the perfect time to knock out that book wish list you’ve been hoarding all year. Pool days, warm summer nights, and vacations all call for a good book or two. I want to share with you a few of my favorite current reads that you may want to […]
Capsuling Your Baby’s Story in the Modern Baby Book
I was born just over 12 months after my sister. My mom was pregnant for most of my sister’s infancy and was wrangling a 1-year-old most of mine. Having twins must have been easier than have two a year apart. With that said, nether one of us had a book of any sort documenting our […]
5 Ways to Design a Beautiful, Affordable Nursery
No matter if you’re expecting your first or fifth baby, we all want a cozy, safe, yet beautiful space to bring our baby home to. It can be intimidating to browse through Pinterest or Instagram and see all of these beautifully designed baby rooms. Many of us think, “I need to buy diapers instead of […]
New House Project Curse | Updating our Stairway Railing
Since living in our new home, I’ve made every project much more difficult than it needs to be. It’s like a curse. If it should take 2 hours, it takes me 2 days. If it should only cost $20, it ends up costing $40. This new theme of mindless mistakes all started with this stairway […]
How to Fill Outdoor Planters + Container Round-up | Porch Refresh Series Ed. 3
Via One item that adds the most charm to your front porch is a beautifully filled planter, yet so many people shy away from them because they can be intimidating. My goal is to break things down into 3 easy steps and give you 3 easy ideas to fill you planters. Oh, and I also […]
Modern Play Kitchen Makeover | Upcycling Kids’ Toys
Have you ever walked past a used play kitchen in a thrift store or at a yard sale because it look too used? Check out how I made over my daughter’s modern play kitchen over at Chattanooga Mom’s Blog today! I’ve given you several inspiration ideas for how to upcycle your kids’ toys. Check out […]