The fireplace is supposed to be the focal point of the room, the heart of the home, but when we bought our home almost 3 years ago, it was the complete opposite! This is how we are slowly transforming our fireplace from roadie into rockstar. I instantly go back a few years every time I pull up one of these old photos. This is a picture of our home when it was on the market. That pink carpet, cream trim and... Read more
It time to show us how you “I DIYed That” again- not just for bloggers, but for non-bloggers too! You can share your blog post here, showing off a DIY creation you made, or if you are a non-blogger, you can link up your DIY on instagram using the hashtag #iDIYedthat. Every week, each blogger will pick our favorites and share them on our blogs, on Pinterest, as well as throughout our social media channels! We want to show you off!... Read more
I have some exciting news this week! I have teamed up with two amazing bloggers to bring you a fun link-up party – not just for bloggers, but for non-bloggers too! You can share your blog post here, showing off a DIY creation you made, or if you are a non-blogger, you can link up your DIY on instagram using the hashtag #iDIYedthat. Every week, each blogger will pick our favorites and share them on our blogs, on Pinterest, as... Read more
Do you ever look at a piece of furniture and just think….meh? Years ago, we bought an entertainment center that fit our decor and our style, but as time goes by and styles change, my beautiful piece was not-so-pretty anymore. This is how I took my lackluster console and transformed it with this easy Entertainment Center Makeover. Last week, I had just popped some popcorn and we had started to sit down for some family TV time. I just couldn’t relax... Read more
Sometimes we need a quick and easy dinner solution, and we always fall back on our go to meals that seem to be on endless repeat – making our suppertime bo-ring! Are you tired of your typical dinners and are looking for an easy recipe to try? Here’s an easy dish to add some delicious variety to your menu. Ingredients 3-4 large chicken breasts cut in half 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup honey 2 Tbsp olive... Read more
Don’t you love it when you get a perfectly timed compliment? For me, nothing feels better than a sweet word of affirmation, especially when you’re in the midst the blue funk fog around your head. Friends, I’m about to spread some love! When you’re looking around on the world wide web and your social media platforms and you find those pearls that knock you off your feet, those things that stop you in your scroll – you just gotta shout from the rooftops... Read more
Once upon a time, there was a kitchen island. It wasn’t a grand kitchen island. It started with humble beginnings and simple surroundings. And it was happy in its simple surroundings. Then one day, the world around the kitchen island suddenly changed. The cabinets, walls and floors weren’t so simple and this little kitchen island needed a new dress to fit in at the ball. Okay, it didn’t exactly happen like that, but it kind of did. In true fairy... Read more
Mondays. Cue my inner Garfield the cat, because this Monday was the Monday-est of all Mondays. I woke up burdened. I wasn’t my typical cheery self, sprinkling sunshine on our breakfast while singing songs over my cup of coffee while completely ignoring the eye rolls from the teenager. Not this Monday. I physically felt the heaviness on my shoulders and the ache in my heart. No matter how I tried to shake this feeling, it didn’t escape me. My husband attempted with... Read more
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. And when your Mother-in-law gives you an old, beat-up chair, you recover it. I think that’s how the saying goes. My in-laws had a chair that was on it’s last leg sitting in their body shop. Here’s how I took this eyesore and turned it into a showpiece – my no sew method to reupholstering a wingback chair. I’m sure this wingback was a stunner 30 years ago, standing tall in it’s... Read more
I’m a failure as a mother. Oh, I wish I could smile and laugh and tell you that being a mom is the easiest, most rewarding thing I’ve ever done, all while having perfect hair, the cutest outfit and my lipstick just so, but I can’t lie. Sometimes it’s tough. Sometimes I am overflowing with love for my boys that suddenly transforms to instant rage within a few seconds without any warning. Remember my Mommy Dearest moment – minus the lashings? Friends,... Read more
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