so i bought a sewing machine
Thank you for all the wonderfully sweet comments on our anniversary post on Wednesday. And I’m very glad to see I’ve got readers that can embrace my sappiness! You are the best! Remember when I crossed...
View Articlethe last room left standing
So, we’re in our final year at apartment 816. Our lease ends in June of next year and at that time we’ll almost definitely be moving into a house (to buy or rent is still undetermined). But, even...
View Articlecolor pops: apple red
It’s back to school time! In fact my own teacher husband is headed back to the classroom on Monday. (I’ll make sure to come back with a report on how many cups of coffee he had to make it through that...
View ArticleMake This: DIY Bulletin Boards
Happy Tuesday everyone! We’re back from a nice long three-day weekend with a fun and colorful tutorial! I’ve been working to finish up our boring beige guest bathroom this week, and these DIY bulletin...
View ArticleGirly Guest Bathroom Makeover
Okay. It’s time! Today, we’re debuting the transformation of our boring, beige bathroom into this colorful oasis of girly-ness! Since this little spot mostly as my early-morning-beautification area, I...
View Articlemake this: #instagram art
So, Instagram.It took me a while to get into it, but now I love it. But I don’t just want all those fun pictures I take to stay inside my phone forever! So, I decided to create some cool Instagram...
View Articleholiday prep boot camp (my class on atly!)
Okay, here we go. Some BIG BIG THINGS are happening this week. As of late Monday night, I have officially launched my very first e-course to get you completely, 100% prepared for the holidays! Oh yes,...
View Articlecreate a command center anywhere!
I think entryway organization is the key to less hectic mornings. If you can know, without a doubt, that the everyday things you need are right by the door, you can save the scrambling and just stroll...
View ArticleColor Pops: Wood Tones
Fall is officially right around the corner! In fact, I’ve got three days and counting! Granted, it certainly doesn’t feel like fall here in Texas, but I’m definitely in that state of mind. I’ve never...
View Articlefall bucket list!
Oh man! It is officially fall!! And as amazing as it might sound, it actually cooled down a lot this past weekend. Well, I mean it got down to the 80′s but after this past summer, that felt fantastic!...
View Articlediy magnetic creepy crawlies
I’ll be the first to admit I’m not real big on bugs. I don’t think they’re especially cool and while they are super creepy, even around Halloween I don’t really choose them to decorate with. If I was...
View Articlecreepy-cool halloween wreath!
Usually, I’m not a “wreath for every season” sort of gal, but I have been really jonesing for an awesome Halloween wreath this year ever since I discovered this amazing striped wreath by...
View Articlefirst aid kit essentials
First aid kits are kind of an essential component of an adult household, right? Well, up until we have been sorely lacking in this area. Seriously, our first aid kit (and I use that term loosely)...
View Articlegilded pumpkin-y goodness
So, we kind of failed on the Halloween tradition front last month. The pretty little pumpkin I picked up at Trader Joe’s a few weeks ago has sat untouched on our bookcase for the whole spooky month....
View Articlefall color inspiration | jewel tones
In my opinion, Fall is the most difficult season to decorate for. My decorating style is about 2000 miles away from anything ‘rustic’ or ‘muted’, so I just have such a hard time finding ways to reflect...
View Articlecolor pops | fall jewel tones
I have a little problem that I need to admit to y’all. I have officially crossed over into obsession with the fall jewel tones color scheme I shared last week. Like, seriously. Ob. Sessed. So,...
View Articleblog business | oh, hey! we’re on etsy!
Exciting news! Now you can purchase all the awesome holiday organizing printables from our own little etsy shop! These are some of the same tools I use in my Holiday Prep Boot Camp class! They’re super...
View Articlemad props | no. 1
One of the things I love the most about the blogging community is the kindness and appreciation shared between blogs both big and small. We’ve got a great community to be inspired by. I wanted to make...
View Articlemake this | cheeky gold foil holiday art
The time to decorate the Christmas is so close I can taste it! In a surprising twist of events, I’ve agreed to not decorate the holidays until after Thanksgiving. I mean, I’m totally pro-conserving...
View Articlesimple & stylish gift wrapping ideas
Isn’t there just something about giving a pretty present that makes giving that much more fun? In fact, I spend almost as much time planning out the wrapping as I do picking out gifts for my loved...
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