In the final countdown to welcome our son into this world, I found myself folding laundry until 9:30 pm one night and a wave of panic rushed over me realizing how busy I had been all day. Just as my preferred bedtime was nearing, I hadn’t once caught up with my husband and WE DON’T EVEN HAVE A BABY YET.
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Baby
Baby Boy Ruff’s Nursery Reveal
The guest room has been one of my favorite rooms in our home ever since I added the panel molding during a previous One Room Challenge. When we found out we were expecting, the obvious move was to convert the guest room into the nursery. Truthfully, we didn’t think we were going to still be
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Baby
The Ultimate Baby Registry List with Detailed Reviews from 3 Real Moms
This post was written in partnership with Babylist. While there is a sponsored element to it, I built my registry on Babylist before this opportunity came to me, and I am thrilled to work with them to tell you about their great service for expectant moms. I think most moms in the first trimester can
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Baby
Baby Boy Shower Plans & Mood Board
After finding out the sex of our baby, for me, the next most fun thing to look forward to was planning my baby shower. I love a party and any excuse to make a floral arrangement. Since we’re having a little boy, I didn’t want to go over the top with chintz and florals, but
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Our Home Reno
Upgrading the Dining Room with Bassett Furniture
When we renovated our home, we took a slow and collected approach to filling the rooms with furniture. After completing the rest of the house, the final room was our dining room. I had been hunting for months for the right table and upholstered chair to fit the space and finally found the perfect solution
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Entertaining
Charming Ways To Get Your Dining Room Ready For Holiday Dinners
It’s the holiday season, which means you may find yourself hosting more friends and family for dinner to celebrate this wonderful time of year. To make the most of catching up with those you love, it is essential to prepare your dining room before all your guests arrive. Here are three charming ways to get
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Entertaining
Fall Dining Room Decorating Ideas That Will Wow You
If you’re like most people this time of year, you probably spend a lot of time entertaining in your home. Whether it’s just family or a larger group, the dining room is often the setting for holiday meals and family celebrations. A dining room is where you can show off your style and taste, not
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Our Home Reno
Grasscloth Parlor Reveal
I have never been happier with the result of a project quite like this. After a mishap with ordering too little of the grasscloth and finally finishing the install, I can honestly say- it was worth the effort. This modern traditional parlor is better than I could have ever imagined it and I’m looking forward
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Desserts
The #1 Way to Get the CREAMIEST Dreamiest Strawberry Ice Cream
I have transcended into ice cream nirvana. I can without a doubt say that after 10 trials at home, I have created the creamiest, fool-proof, homemade strawberry ice cream. If you’ve been around here for a while you may know that I have a full-on love affair with Tillamook Strawberry Ice Cream, so if you
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Our Home Reno
Spring One Room Challenge Week 3: Art Glorious Art
I used to have rug commitment issues but now I have art commitment issues. In my early days of living on my own, I could have a room completely furnished (and art hung on the walls) and still be lacking a rug. I just never met a rug that spoke to me (within my budget).
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Breakfast
Easy & Impressive Rustic Spring Quiche Recipe
Who doesn’t love the simplicity of a quiche? I think quiche truly shines in the spring when you can load it up with leftover farmer’s market veggies like broccolini, leeks, and all the spring onions your heart desires. This rustic spring quiche recipe does feature just that: leeks, broccolini, and tons of spring onions. It’s
