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Can you believe we're already heading into Fall? While fall is my favorite season of the year, I do try to hold onto summer as long as possible. But, it's time. Time to switch out all of my summer floral stems for sprigs of fall stems. This week, I'm sharing my top...
Looking for exterior curb appeal ideas that will turn heads? This post has 11 game changing DIY's that will make a huge statement. A few summers ago we made some huge curb appeal improvements on our home. I'm not sure why I always say, "we"...because in reality it was...
A thorough backyard spring cleaning checklist to ensure you have a beautiful summer-ready backyard. Spring is finally here! While I love the flowers popping up, the green grass, signs of life, the warmer weather...all things spring! I do dread all of the work that...
Let's talk about spring cleaning hacks and the best spring cleaning tips... As the first blooms of spring begin to emerge, so does the daunting prospect of spring cleaning. The thought of scrubbing, dusting, and decluttering every nook and cranny of your home can seem...
Drive down our street and I promise, you won't miss our house. It's lit up like a Christmas tree, but not in a Griswold's Christmas Vacation kind of way. Don't get me wrong, my kids would LOVE it if we decked our house out with all of the colorful lights. But I prefer...
With the smell of pine filling the air and twinkling lights illuminating snowy fields, Christmas has arrived. Elevate your Christmas with heartfelt traditions and special celebrations. Doing so, offers you an opportunity for joy, reflection, and togetherness. So, this...
Merry Christmas! I just realized, I never did a holiday home tour last year. Not sure why I dropped the ball on that. But here I am, back at it this year. Every year, I decorate earlier and earlier. This year, Halloween no sooner ended and the next day, I was lugging...
The holiday season is upon us and our minds are whirring as we try to figure out the best gifts for our loved ones. Whether it's your wife, sister, mom or friend, this post has something for everyone. Interior design enthusiast? Fashionista? Tech savvy? Loves to cook?...
Looking for the perfect gift for a DIY'er, but have no clue what to get them? I'm sharing my ultimate list of gift ideas for the DIYer. As someone who loves DIY projects, these are all of my favorites! Whether your budget is big or small, I've got you covered. This...
It's that time of year again! When we ponder what to get the men in our life. Whether it's your dad, brother, husband, boyfriend, cousin, friend, this list of "best gift ideas for him" has something for everyone. From tech, to fashion, to DIY enthusiasts, this post...