We gave our living room a much-needed makeover after living with the same worn, 20-year-old sofas and a space that felt unfinished and empty. Hopefully this is proof that you don’t need a massive renovation or designer budget to completely transform a room. A few strategic changes in furniture, color, texture and scale can make… Read More Affordable elegant living room makeover
My teen boys’ room has been through a few transformations as they’re getting older (14 and 15). This time around they had a few requests: 1) no more bunkbeds, 2) no more stars on the ceiling and 3) an art change. I wanted to make this room a bit more sophisticated, a bit more college… Read More Moody blue shared teen boy bedroom makeover
The hot, summer season has me thinking about about buying a few new dresses, maybe a cute outfit for the Fourth and some new beach gear — and all in time for Prime Day. I’ve curated and organized all my Amazon finds in my storefront. The goal is elevated and cohesive, but affordable. I can’t… Read More Amazon summer essentials you’ll love (all under budget)
This vacay is going to be hard for us to beat! It was a great combination of adventure and relaxation. I’m going to share our exact family itinerary for you and us. We might just repeat this exact one again next year! Why Islamorada? I’m not an expert on the Florida Keys — I’ve only… Read More Islamorada Key family trip (maybe our fave ever!)
My daughter has been in love with the idea of gardening for a couple years. My mom has a beautiful garden in Indian and Clara has always thought it was it was magical to be able to pick berries off the bushes and pop them in your mouth and eat a salad for dinner that… Read More Whimsical potting station | Dollar Tree + Walmart
I’ve never liked running — not as a kid, not as a high school athlete, not to lose weight after babies. And I certainly I never ever thought I’d start running at 46! I have all the excuses in the book. I have bad knees, a wonky back, high arches … but it’s incredible how… Read More From “I don’t run” to 5K: Running beside my daughter
My daughter Clara wanted an ice cream pool party for her eleventh birthday! Boy was this one fun to put together. There are so many fun affordable options out there for ice cream themes. Too easy! Here’s what we came up with. You can decorate with me in my YouTube video too! I started off… Read More Ice cream pool party!
I went all out for my daughter’s whimsical spring birthday party last year, so this year I wanted a bit more subdued, elegant feel. I went with lighter green tones and lots of greenery. Come set the table and decorate the hutch with me! Happy Easter! What an amazing experience to live this side of… Read More Chic Easter decor and table setting
I think it’s time we upgrade from “play room” to “game room.” This room has been through many transformations. We’re grateful to have this bonus room that was once the garage that ebbs and flows as the kids grow. It was a toy room. It was a gymnastics room. It was a hangout to watch… Read More Game room makeover and ideas
It’s especially hard nowadays to find affordable toys they will actually play with, but I think I’ve got some winners here! Here are some tried and true kid crowd pleasers that won’t break the bank. If I had to pick a few I thought were the top winners I’d choose the bubble wands, airplane launcher… Read More Kids gift guide: Toys under $20
