Each year, I challenge myself to take on a few uniquely themed Christmas trees. Some are totally “out there” and others are an excuse to play around with more common classics and color schemes. This year, I took on three new Christmas trees with three new, original Christmas tree themes Read More
Holiday Gift Guide: Versatile Gifts for Everyone
Thanksgiving is one week from today – just let that sink in for a minute. What?! When I’m working my way through my gift list, it helps for me to start with more general gifts and then work my way into those that are more wishlist-specific. And, when I find Read More
Capsule Bedding: How to Mix & Match and Get the Most Mileage (and Different Looks) Out of the Same Basics
Capsule bedding? What does that mean? I’m asked about my bedding frequently and the truth is- most of it isn’t cheap. But, I’m also not switching it out every couple of months. Actually, for the most part, I’m not even switching it out every couple of years. There are a Read More
Two Month Holiday Prep & Christmas To-Do List
Here’s a funny story- not funny like “haha” funny. And, it’s not even really a story. I had a full Christmas to-do list (with due dates) prepared as an email-exclusive opt-in… but never actually launched it. So, here we are, two months later, and I’ve decided to take the original Read More
An Unexpected Thanksgiving Table & Full Checklist of Hosting Essentials
Welcome to November and let the holiday goodness officially commence! We talk a lot about being less literal when it comes to seasonal decorating and entertaining. And, over the years, some of my favorite “moments” have come from the unexpected color schemes, and table vibes that you may not find Read More
Trending Textures: Plaid Print
I, along with my house, have been wearing the same solids since spring – neutrals, blue and white in most rooms; and black, with occasional floral in my outfits. I spent most of the year enjoying more minimalism and while I think I’ll be going that route (somewhat) in the Read More
Living Room Progress Report: Where We Are
Let me take you back to a time before unexpected kitchen updates – it’s been several months but before the kitchen makeover consumed most of my energy (you can see the reveal HERE), we had started to make some updates in the living room. When we busted the large, mirror-top Read More
Meal Prep & Planning for the Holidays: What You Can Do NOW to Conquer those Busy Holiday Weeknights
You know those super ambitious people who prepare a full week’s worth of meals each Sunday afternoon? Or those who can plan out and shop an entire month’s groceries at once? That’s not what this post is about haha. I mean, #goals, for sure, but I’m more of a “little-bit-at-a-time” Read More
9 Fall Table Ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving & Everything In-between
One of my favorite parts of holiday decorating are the tables (ok, that’s probably not news to you all 😉 ). I love that even if you don’t decorate your entire home seasonally, you can decorate your table and let that be enough. I’ll be honest – between the living Read More
Halloween Bucket List: 14 Family Activities & Ideas to Celebrate October
Show of hands if Halloween tends to be more of something to cross off your to-do list, rather than a time of year you embrace and celebrate. *Raises both hands* Maybe you don’t even acknowledge the holiday, aside from picking up an obligatory pumpkin at the grocery store and buying Read More
