In my mind, today’s post seems to carry so much more weight than most of my other posts because I know that someday my daughter will read it. My thought process is running a mile a minute, but I can’t seem to get my fingers to type the “right” intro. I’ve known that I wanted to do a first birthday… Keep Reading
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy: Freshening Up Our Office
We used Benjamin Moore Hale Navy to paint an accent color within our built-in bookshelf as well as a refinishing color on our thrift store desk. I am in love with this rich, true navy and hope you can see its true color in this post. I have no idea who I am, but I love painting. I love it. I… Keep Reading
Halloween Weekend Fun
Our Halloween weekend was the perfect combo of relaxing and fun! I’ve said this a million times, but having Hadley around has made silly little holidays and special events so much more fun! Our Halloween morning started bright and early when our alarms went off at 5:30. We got ready, packed up Hadley’s things, got her up and ready, and were… Keep Reading
My Thrift Store Dresser/New TV Stand Makeover
It was truly love at first sight. I walked into a Salvation Army one Saturday afternoon a few months ago in Arizona to treasure hunt, and I knew as soon as I saw this baby she was mine. I had to have her. The whole store was half off, and I bounced out of there proud as a peacock with this $63 steal!… Keep Reading
A Gallery Wall Creation & Other Updates
Sloooooowly but surely our living room is taking shape. If I were only allowed to decorate one room, the living room would totally be it based on how much time we spend in it. I talked in a recent post about how much life happens in a living room, so I envision ours to be max comfortable but also well-put together and strategically designed…. Keep Reading
USAA Movers Advantage Program
Good morning! USAA members (or those interested in becoming a member) – this post is for you! As I was researching dining chair options online this morning, I realized that I recently utilized a very handy resource that I haven’t shared much about – until today! USAA Movers Advantage Have you heard of the USAA Movers Advantage Program? I’d never… Keep Reading
Brass, Be Gone! Our Fireplace Update
Our living room fireplace, easily one of the biggest eyesores in our home, took all of three hours to update, and I couldn’t be happier with the finished product! Ever since we started looking at purchasing this home I had issues with the fireplace. It’s location is bizarre (it’s all the way to the right of the living room and… Keep Reading
Goodbye Marble Top, Hello Farmhouse!
Good morning from the freeeeezing Midwest! It’s rainy and super windy here this morning, and it felt every bit of 46 degrees outside when I let Teddy out. Happy to be enjoying a rare quiet moment on the couch with a blanket while Hadley takes nap numero uno. This week, after eating a month’s worth of meals on the living… Keep Reading