Our kitchen nook gets a lot of use. Snacks, homework, crafts, decorating, meals, it all happens here. Our previous table was the perfect shape and the perfect size, but… it did have flaws. 1. Light weight / If anyone leaned on it (especially Chloe!!) it would lean or tip. 2. Laminate top over press board / Somehow the laminate would get slits or tears on the top and if any moisture touched it the table began to swell. … Read More
Thanksgiving is less than a week away!! I have pulled out all of our serving pieces as well as every single plate & glassware option we have to pull together this year’s table. When looking over all of the options, I immediately thought about two people that will not be around our table this year. My husband lost his mother and I lost my father this past year… knowing this would be a difficult season for the entire family, I wanted to determine a way to incorporate them both into the holiday. … Read More
I know, I know… we haven’t had Thanksgiving yet! But, hear me out. We decorate (typically) on Thanksgiving Day and into the weekend. That means I need to have any of my new decorations here and ready to hang before then. While most of our decor will stay fairly similar to years past, I will be adding a few new introductions this season. … Read More
Happy Fall!! We have officially entered one of my absolute favorite seasons. I am so ready for cooler weather, sweaters and cuddling up under blankets. This is also the season that seems to fly by!! So while this post may seem a little early… I put it together to make Fall entertaining easier on all of you. Basically a no brainer, so you can sit back and enjoy the season.… Read More
While not my favorite of holidays, my opinion is if you are going to give someone a Valentines present just make sure it isn’t drugstore chocolates! lol. Instead, here are a few options that fit the profile but don’t come off as basic. Be inspired by the colors, the shapes, the meaning not necessarily the theme.
Heart Art // I love the graphic nature of this oxblood hued art print. … Read More
In the library I kept things simple. Green garland draped across the mantel. No lights. No ornaments. It is just having it’s own moment. The stockings that I designed a few years back with Minda Living look like they were meant to be in this space. Chloe is a little concerned that the stockings are in a separate room than the tree. … Read More
wood painted ornaments 1 + 2 / blue and white ornaments / balloon dogs
Remember a few weeks ago I shared one of my new favorite ornament sources!? Well I am finally sharing where I used all of my new Kat & Annie Ornaments, in C’s room. New room means new tree right?! Well, in this case it definitely does. … Read More