Easy Light Swap
Ever since we redid my parent’s master bathroom, I’ve been obsessed with the Pottery Barn wall sconces we chose. Unfortunately our bathroom is wired for above the mirror light fixtures not wall...
View ArticleCozy Quilt Christmas Mantel Decor
I know it’s not even Thanksgiving, but I have been busy going full on Christmas over here, and wanted to share just in case you need a little inspiration. I’m saving the tree for my house tour next...
View ArticleCozy Ski Lodge Inspired Christmas Tour
It’s that time again! My elves and I have been busy decorating for weeks (ok, so really I have been decorating and my kids have been “helping” and then I rearrange everything when they go to bed at...
View ArticleFlocked Ski Christmas Tree
Thank you so much for all the amazing comments on my Christmas tour, I had so much fun with my Scandinavian Ski Lodge theme this year! I wanted to share a few more detail shots and ideas from my tree....
View ArticlePuppies and 2015 Faves
Hello strangers! Wow, somehow it’s been 5 weeks! I’ve never gone that long without blogging and honestly it was a great break. Although I’ve had a few of you email and make sure I haven’t fallen off...
View ArticleWinter Mantel Decor
I keep waiting for life to slow down, so I can actually get back to blogging, but crazy stuff keeps happening. Like last week when a team from Better Homes and Gardens came to shoot my house for their...
View ArticleWinter Dining Room Decor
I’m pretty sure I promised you the rest of my winter decor tour 2 weeks ago and then I sort of forgot the Mr. was whisking me away from the winter sludge to sit in sunny Mexico with friends. Not sure...
View ArticlePlayroom Laminate Flooring Reveal
Tada! The flooring is finished in the playroom, and we love it so much! I can’t believe how much cleaner it feels in here without carpet. Not to mention how much easier lego pickup is – we just sweep...
View ArticlePlayroom Decor…Take 47
I mentioned before that somehow getting a new puppy turned into getting all new flooring, turned into getting a new couch right? Well the whole playroom got tweaked along the way, I know this is the 40...
View ArticleMaster Bedroom Flooring
I was MIA last week due to snow days (ugh) and sick kids, but we have finally dug ourselves out of all the snow just in time for 60 degree days (yay) this week! I’m back to show you the new flooring in...
View ArticleDIY Anthropologie Napkin Throw Pillows
If you were to come over to my house you would probably think I’m a neat freak. And you would be mostly right. I definitely have OCD issues when it comes to clutter on the counter, dishes in the sink...
View ArticleStairway Makeover – Swapping Carpet for Laminate
So excited to share the last installment of the new flooring posts, and I maybe saved the best transformation for last! Our carpeted stairs were really looking grungy, possibly because my children...
View ArticleLake House Spring Decor
The weather is finally warming up here in Michigan and it’s giving me the itch to spring clean. And by spring clean of course, I mean attempt to dust my bookshelves, but in reality use this as an...
View ArticleNautical Boy Room
Anyone else completely obsessed with watching the Olympics and accomplishing absolutely nothing beyond being glued to the tv? My little girl and I are all about gymnastics and beach volleyball and we...
View ArticleGirl Room Decor Ideas
We are soaking up our last week of summer here before school starts Monday. I, for one, am kind of dreading the alarm clock, lunch making, shoe searching rush out the door every morning. Although it’s...
View ArticleSaying Goodbye to The Lily Pad Cottage
It’s about that time where I typically share all my fall decor and I’m all hyped up on pumpkin spice lattes and itching to break out my boots buuuuttt… I’ve been sitting on a big secret this summer....
View ArticleOur New House
Today’s the day, I’m finally introducing you to our new home! Drumroll please…. (warning horrible blurry phone pics for this post) TADA! Wait, are you doubting my fixer upper abilities? Possibly...
View ArticleNew House Plans
Guys, I have to tell you – my parent’s house is trying to kill me. I should explain my dad loves his gadgets, like everything that can be electronic in this house has been gadg-i-fied. It’s basically...
View ArticlePantry Door – First House Purchase
This. Door. Is. My. Everest. I will never again say to myself, “I could totally strip this down to the bare wood, how hard could it be?” Never again! I have actually said that to myself a million...
View ArticleLake House Light Fixtures
A semi truck just showed up to deliver the last light I’ve ordered and the box is 7 feet tall…go big or go home I guess? Or just go big in your home! In other words I’ve started making some lighting...
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