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Why I Love To Add A Basket To My Kitchen Countertop

See why I love to add a basket to my kitchen countertop and why you should too! This easy decorating item adds so much character to your kitchen! There are a few simple things I like to repeat and then repeat again when it comes to decorating. They just work, and no matter the house […]

See why I love to add a basket to my kitchen countertop and why you should too! This easy decorating item adds so much character to your kitchen! There are a few simple things I like to repeat and then repeat again when it comes to decorating. They just work, and no matter the house […]

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Our Kitchen Remodel Is Finished

I’m so incredibly excited to share that our kitchen remodel is finished! It’s been a long few years in the making, but it was worth every second! See all of the details below! Perhaps one of the most rewarding projects in this entire house remodel, is our kitchen. To say that it was bad when […]

I’m so incredibly excited to share that our kitchen remodel is finished! It’s been a long few years in the making, but it was worth every second! See all of the details below! Perhaps one of the most rewarding projects in this entire house remodel, is our kitchen. To say that it was bad when […]

A picture of our finished downstairs living room.

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Our Brick Fireplace Makeover

I’m sharing our brick fireplace makeover. What was once a really dated fireplace, is now updated and fresh thanks to paint and new trim work. Even though you’ve seen several finished pictures of our brick fireplace makeover, I wanted to share the process of how we got here. If I’m honest, of all the rooms […]

I’m sharing our brick fireplace makeover. What was once a really dated fireplace, is now updated and fresh thanks to paint and new trim work. Even though you’ve seen several finished pictures of our brick fireplace makeover, I wanted to share the process of how we got here. If I’m honest, of all the rooms […]

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The Copper Jam Pan

Today I’m sharing all about my first Mother’s Day gift. See how the copper jam pan became one of my favorite gifts I’ve ever received and why it’s so special to me. Last weekend I celebrated my first Mother’s Day. I’ve spent years waiting to be a mother… to have a precious baby filling the […]

Today I’m sharing all about my first Mother’s Day gift. See how the copper jam pan became one of my favorite gifts I’ve ever received and why it’s so special to me. Last weekend I celebrated my first Mother’s Day. I’ve spent years waiting to be a mother… to have a precious baby filling the […]

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Five Great Ways To Decorate Your Christmas Tree

Looking for decorating inspiration this Christmas season? Today I’m sharing five great ways to decorate your Christmas tree! They’re all different and they’re all beautiful! My favorite thing to decorate at Christmas is the Christmas tree. In my mind, it’s the star of the show and it pulls everything else together. That’s why when I […]

Looking for decorating inspiration this Christmas season? Today I’m sharing five great ways to decorate your Christmas tree! They’re all different and they’re all beautiful! My favorite thing to decorate at Christmas is the Christmas tree. In my mind, it’s the star of the show and it pulls everything else together. That’s why when I […]

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My Top Tips For Shopping Secondhand

Get my top tips for shopping secondhand, plus all the places I love to search for amazing new home finds! It’s no secret that in this waiting stage while our house is being built I’ve been passionately filling my time with secondhand shopping. I’ve always enjoyed searching for new home pieces that help create a […]

Get my top tips for shopping secondhand, plus all the places I love to search for amazing new home finds! It’s no secret that in this waiting stage while our house is being built I’ve been passionately filling my time with secondhand shopping. I’ve always enjoyed searching for new home pieces that help create a […]

A picture of our Willow house master bathroom.

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My Favorite Traditional Bathroom Vanities

Today I’m sharing a collection of my favorite traditional bathroom vanities. They each have such a beautiful, timeless look and I’m using them to inspire our bathroom designs. With our new home build coming up, I’ve been searching and sourcing several things. And while we haven’t broke ground yet, that doesn’t mean it’s too early […]

Today I’m sharing a collection of my favorite traditional bathroom vanities. They each have such a beautiful, timeless look and I’m using them to inspire our bathroom designs. With our new home build coming up, I’ve been searching and sourcing several things. And while we haven’t broke ground yet, that doesn’t mean it’s too early […]

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Budget Friendly Wall Sconce Options

See my favorite collection of budget friendly wall sconce options and where I love to include them throughout my home. With our house build coming up, I’ve been taking a deep dive into many different things. I’ve been picking and choosing and putting together plans for several different rooms throughout the house. I really can’t […]

See my favorite collection of budget friendly wall sconce options and where I love to include them throughout my home. With our house build coming up, I’ve been taking a deep dive into many different things. I’ve been picking and choosing and putting together plans for several different rooms throughout the house. I really can’t […]

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The Plan For Our Property

Today I’m sharing all about the plan for our property and I’m breaking down each area of what we’ll be adding over time! While we’re still in the waiting phase of building our home (we’re getting closer to breaking ground every day) I thought it would be fun to share the plan for our property. […]

Today I’m sharing all about the plan for our property and I’m breaking down each area of what we’ll be adding over time! While we’re still in the waiting phase of building our home (we’re getting closer to breaking ground every day) I thought it would be fun to share the plan for our property. […]

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My New Secondhand Finds For Our Home

Today I’m sharing all of my new secondhand finds for our home! Keep reading to see what I’ve found during my latest shopping adventures and what I’ve added to my collection! While we’re in the process of building our home, I’ve been filling my time by browsing online marketplaces and hunting our local flea markets […]

Today I’m sharing all of my new secondhand finds for our home! Keep reading to see what I’ve found during my latest shopping adventures and what I’ve added to my collection! While we’re in the process of building our home, I’ve been filling my time by browsing online marketplaces and hunting our local flea markets […]

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My Favorite Throw Pillows

On the hunt for new throw pillows? Keep reading to see my favorite throw pillows and the different combinations for pairing them together, as well as several pillow tricks! Throw pillows. Man do I love them. There’s nothing quite like the ease of being able to completely change up, or freshen the look of a […]

On the hunt for new throw pillows? Keep reading to see my favorite throw pillows and the different combinations for pairing them together, as well as several pillow tricks! Throw pillows. Man do I love them. There’s nothing quite like the ease of being able to completely change up, or freshen the look of a […]

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Introducing Our Digital Artwork Collection

Today I’m introducing our digital artwork collection and all the prints you’ll find available in our online shop! It’s time to fill your home with unique, affordable artwork! What an exciting day it is! And one that’s truly been a long time coming. Over the years, I’ve had several requests to share the photographs I’ve […]

Today I’m introducing our digital artwork collection and all the prints you’ll find available in our online shop! It’s time to fill your home with unique, affordable artwork! What an exciting day it is! And one that’s truly been a long time coming. Over the years, I’ve had several requests to share the photographs I’ve […]

A picture of the plum bushes on our property.

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Naming Our New Property

I’m talking all about the process of naming our new property. Continue reading to see what we chose and why it’s so special to us! Now that Todd and I have a clear direction for our property and the home we’ll be building, the time has come to officially give it a name. There’s something […]

I’m talking all about the process of naming our new property. Continue reading to see what we chose and why it’s so special to us! Now that Todd and I have a clear direction for our property and the home we’ll be building, the time has come to officially give it a name. There’s something […]

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The Homes That Inspired Our Exterior

I’m talking all about the homes that inspired our exterior and sharing several elements we’ll be incorporating into the exterior appearance of our home. In all my searching (and I searched a lot) there wasn’t ever a pre-made floor plan that felt right, which is why we decided to start from the beginning with an […]

I’m talking all about the homes that inspired our exterior and sharing several elements we’ll be incorporating into the exterior appearance of our home. In all my searching (and I searched a lot) there wasn’t ever a pre-made floor plan that felt right, which is why we decided to start from the beginning with an […]

A picture of our building site.

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Building A New, Old Home

I’m sharing all about our plan to start building a new, old home on our property and why I feel so drawn to having a timeless design style for our new home. A few weeks ago I shared a big update on the process of designing and building our new home. It’s been quite the […]

I’m sharing all about our plan to start building a new, old home on our property and why I feel so drawn to having a timeless design style for our new home. A few weeks ago I shared a big update on the process of designing and building our new home. It’s been quite the […]

A picture of us looking over building plans.

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Plans That Change

Most of us experience plans that change. The journey of building our new home isn’t any different. Below I’m sharing an update. It’s been a little while since I’ve shared any big updates on our house building journey. That’s not to say things haven’t been happening behind the scenes, because they certainly have, but I […]

Most of us experience plans that change. The journey of building our new home isn’t any different. Below I’m sharing an update. It’s been a little while since I’ve shared any big updates on our house building journey. That’s not to say things haven’t been happening behind the scenes, because they certainly have, but I […]

A picture of the finished kitchen vent hood.

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How We Built Our Custom Kitchen Vent Hood

I’m sharing a step by step tutorial on how we built our custom kitchen vent hood. Even though we sold our Willow House, I wanted to share how we built our custom kitchen vent hood. I’ve had so many requests to share this tutorial that I didn’t want to leave you hanging!  When it comes to […]

I’m sharing a step by step tutorial on how we built our custom kitchen vent hood. Even though we sold our Willow House, I wanted to share how we built our custom kitchen vent hood. I’ve had so many requests to share this tutorial that I didn’t want to leave you hanging!  When it comes to […]

A picture of our finished master bathroom.

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The Willow House Before & After

I’m sharing a full, side by side tour of The Willow House before and after our remodel. It’s such a great makeover and it’s hard to believe where we first started! Even though we sold our Willow House and it’s in the hands of a new owner, I wanted to share all of the before […]

I’m sharing a full, side by side tour of The Willow House before and after our remodel. It’s such a great makeover and it’s hard to believe where we first started! Even though we sold our Willow House and it’s in the hands of a new owner, I wanted to share all of the before […]

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Join me as I share several easy to implement ideas that will give your home a breath of fresh air and leave you feeling excited about the changes you see by the end of the week! 

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