homegrown goodness
As a home designer, I wanted to know what people are looking for in their homes. So I asked the smartest, most helpful people I know: my Instagram friends! They/Y’all really came through with some stellar lists and ideas. I think this list is so…
Each Sunday, our family gathers for lunch and then we play cards all afternoon. Usually Spades. My mom brought this cheesecake over for our Sunday lunch dessert last weekend and it was delish and I just had to share it with you. The original Boston…
We did this Makeover in ONE weekend and on a budget! Please note that some of the links within this site are affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links…which means that I can continue to bring you helpful…
Our coffee table is ever evolving. I try to create a warm space that is both attractive and inviting. I hope it says, “make yourself at home, feel free to put your feet up” while still being pretty. There are certain design elements that make…
Having a Home Building budget shouldn’t feel like an insurmountable obstacle. Yes, it’s a challenge. Yes, it can be frustrating and discouraging at times, but- repeat after me- EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE. Make that your home building motto and you’ll do just fine. I’m going to…
Welcome to our home! We have it all decorated for Christmas and we are excited to show you around! First, the exterior got the classic treatment with lights and wreaths on the windows with red bows. The porch pillows are also bringing Christmas cheer. Let’s…
Welcome! I am so glad you’re here! It’s REVEAL time! I am so excited to share with you my new and improved home office complete with new DIY bookshelves, art, sconces and more! If you missed them, here are the links to WEEK 1, WEEK…
At the end of the day, there’s nothing better than pulling back the sheets and big fluffy covers, feeling the stress of the day melt away as your bed gives you a hug. We work hard and run ourselves ragged and we need our sleep…
Welcome! I am so glad you’re here! My home office is looking much improved! We are on Week 5 for the One Room Challenge this week I am sharing a new painting I created for the space between the bookshelves, some bookshelf styling tips and,…
Welcome! I am so glad you’re here! I have been working on my home office for the One Room Challenge. We are on Week 4 and will be trimming bookshelves this week. If you missed them, here are the links to WEEK 1, WEEK 2,…
Warmer tones, scents of pumpkin pie spices, and bonfires! We all love Fall and making our homes cozy to welcome in the chilly weather! It can be as simple as lighting a candle and adding a chunky throw to your sofa. I love decor items…
Welcome! I am so glad you’re here! I have been working on my home office for the One Room Challenge. We are on Week 3 and will be building bookshelves this week. If you missed them, here are the links to WEEK 1 and WEEK…
I get energized in the Fall. It”s cooler, and crisper and just the perfect time to get stuff done. It’s also the perfect time to make treats with the kids. My daughter was wanting to bake something so we came up with a pumpkin cookie…
Wow! That week flew by! Welcome to week 2 of my little One Room Challenge: My Home Office including DIY Bookshelves as a main project. Here’s a link in case you missed WEEK 1. This week, I have been busy designing the bookshelves and figuring…
Hello and welcome to my first installment of the Fall 2020 One Room Challenge™! This will be my first time participating in the ORC, and I’m so excited to share this process with you! I will be refreshing my home office and building a wall…
I’ve been getting lots of questions about home building and how it was to be our own General Contractor. Before you start thinking “I could never self-contract a home build,” read this and then decide. It’s definitely not for everybody, but it COULD be for…
Everything you need to know Board and batten is a classic way of siding a building. Before plywood, builders used the widest boards they could make from a tree. Often that was about 12″ wide. They attached the wide boards vertically and then covered the…
Hello and welcome to the Summer Outdoor Spaces Blog Hop hosted by AnnMarie & Anne from Simply2Moms! If you’re visiting from Kim at Shiplap and Shells, or if you just happened to stop by, I’m so glad you’re here. When I imagined this outdoor space,…
Howdy! Hello! Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here! I’m excited to be a part of the home tour and share my bedroom Spring update. In October of 2019, we moved into this house we designed and built ourselves. When I say “built”, I mean we…
Cooking with kids can be enjoyable. For me, I think attitude is everything. I have to let go of perfection, be open to anything, ready to laugh, be silly and carefree. Here are some tips for making it an enjoyable experience! Go in knowing it’s…
I have been getting lots of questions about our wood floors so I thought I’d make a blog post covering everything about them. First off, I LOVE these floors. I paid full price for my flooring and I’m sharing this with you because that’s what…
The pantry is really having a moment. They are being showcased with beautiful antique doors, and some pantries are as elaborate as the kitchen itself. They range from a little cabinet space to a closet with shelves to small rooms. Some pantries even house the…
I’m sure you’ve seen beautiful images of custom messages in tile. This “Hello Lovely” is made using small hexagon tiles. When I saw this I was very inspired and thought it would be so fun to do something like this in our new home. I…
This blog contains affiliate links. I may receive commissions when you click links and make purchases. However, this does not impact my reviews and comparisons. Building or remodeling a home means making a lot of choices. It’s easy to get decision fatigue and throw your…