I like picking up a new ornament for everyone in my family every year. Jon typically gets something fishing related, the boys end up with some sort of dinosaur, robot or video game inspired ornament. For me, I typically pick up something super girly that I fall in love with. It’s fun to get something […]

For the longest time our backyard was mainly just grass and a little small area where we laid down some pavers so that we could set out a little plastic table/chairs during the summer. Not exactly ideal for entertaining. For the past couple of years we have wanted to build a deck and enjoy the […]

This past weekend we were lucky enough to have some great weather so we took the opportunity to get our deck prepared for the upcoming sunny months. We had never stained a deck before, but it was surprisingly easy. Here are the easy steps for getting a deck stained in a weekend. BEFORE: STEP 1: […]

I know we were all super excited when we found out that Martha Stewart’s paint line was coming to Home Depot! I had been checking on it’s impending arrival once a week at Home Depot and was super excited the day that I went in and saw the paint samples and cans all lined up! […]

The world is a mess and I keep finding the term, “retail therapy” to be so true! There is just something about a little treat yo self-purchase that helps distract the mind for a little and brings some joy! Now, I don’t mean go nuts and forgot all about your budget. Your little treat can […]

I’m so excited to be writing this blog post. I can’t believe I decided to tackle two different spaces for the One Room Challenge! I honestly thought it would be easy! I design rooms for a living! I have the knowledge and the contacts/sources to make it a breeze! Haha! The joke is on me! […]

Decorating for holidays has become one of my favorite things to do. In the past couple of years, the boys have really gotten into Christmas and it’s fun to wow them. I love getting all of the common areas in the house like the living room, dining room, kitchen, family room all decked out for […]

The best part about the warmer weather is getting an extra room in your house! I love getting to use a deck or a patio for relaxing, playing and eating! Currently we are crashing at my parents house while we will house hunt. Fingers crossed I have something to share on that front very soon! […]