03/01 Our Apartment

3 Ways to Use a Cart in the Home

This is an especially fun one because we’re practicing two of my favorite things- styling, and playing around with how we might use the same piece in different rooms.  I love the simple effectiveness of changing up spaces just by moving around the furniture or decor, and of course figuring out that some things can serve multiple purposes and uses.  We’re going to do exactly that today with this Lexington Cart from Michaels, who I’m partnering with to share three ways to use a cart in your home! Read More

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02/24 Life

Real Talk: Take Care of Yourself

You know when something unfortunate strikes and you look back and can kinda see that it was maybe inevitable or only a matter of time before it happened and wish you had taken precautions but then really you can only say that in hindsight because you never would have guessed it would be you who would suffer such specific consequences?  This is maybe an overshare/TMI post for some so if you’re not into that, don’t keep reading.   Read More

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02/21 DIY

DIY Jewelry Box

This was one of those things I would’ve much rather bought than DIY, and if asked I’d say yea get something made well and sound instead of dealing with the mess and time of sourcing random materials to make it- I know all about that frustration!  The issue comes though when I can’t find something I like or that has features I want.  Sometimes I’ll go further and imagine up exactly what the perfect one would be and spend too much time trying to find what maybe doesn’t exist.  So, we make one. Read More

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02/20 Inspiring Spaces

Minimal Kitchens

Been looking at kitchens more than usual, not that we can do anything with ours right now, but it’s the room I’m maybe most excited about in future home that I’m always taking notes for.  I also have a DIY for you soon that was unexpectedly inspired by one of these kitchens, weird!  You know what it is, these are all modern minimal design and the no-one-has-ever-used-them look HA, but I have faith that’s part of how functionally sound the spaces are and if nothing else, they’re dreamy and serene. Pick a favorite.

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02/10 Friday Links

Friday Finds

Tomorrow is Galentine’s Day with my girlfriends for brunch and then we’re going to watch Fifty Shades Darker haaaa.  I haven’t watched the first one.  Should I?  I never got on that craze and don’t know much about it.  I think I’m going to be laughing a lot.

I’ve been loving reading about your V-Day traditions on the post I shared earlier this week for the printable valentines.  It’s always fun to hear about the different ways everyone celebrates holidays.  In case you missed it, this was all part of the printer giveaway that’s still going on until Monday.  Check that out and enter here! Read More

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02/08 DIY / Seasonal/Holiday

DIY Rose Petal Garland Backdrop

Inspired by our own Valentine’s Day tradition of making a nice dinner at home, I wanted to do a simple decor DIY to help make the casual setting at home more special without breaking my back over it.  This rose petal garland backdrop is so so easy to do and took way less time than I anticipated, and the results are pretty cute.  You could even replace the petals with any flower heads, but I kept to the V Day classic and the bonus is that it smells REALLY good.  PS.  Galentine’s Day celebrators, this would make an excellent backdrop for your girly party.   Read More

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