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Casual Friday : What’s your enneagram, Hawaii & My Favorite One-Pieces

March 22, 2019 - 34 Comments

Have you ever had a non-affectionate child? Polly is definitely our least affectionate child. She never gives kisses (to me or anyone–ever!), never wants to hug and rarely ever snuggles in to the crook of my neck, which is why …

Decor, DIY, Projects

A Modern & Moody Bedroom Reveal!

March 21, 2019 - 101 Comments

This post is sponsored by Walmart. Have you even seen Walmart’s new private label brand, MoDRN? It’s really good and filled to the brim with drool-worthy furniture, decor, textiles, accessories–everything you need for a more modern home at affordable prices. They …

DIY, photography

Photo Editing Tutorial: Photographing a Bright Space While Also Seeing Outside the Window

March 19, 2019 - 12 Comments

Today we have a very special tutorial by a special guest–this never happens! This tutorial was written by my amazingly talented sister, Andrea, who is a product stylist and commercial photographer living abroad in sunny Monterrey, Mexico for the past 10 years. …

DIY, Projects

Adding A Rich-Toned Board and Batten to a Bedroom

March 18, 2019 - 35 Comments

Over the weekend, we did a whirlwind bedroom makeover and we can’t wait to show you how it turned out later this week! But first, I wanted to show you the board and batten wall treatment we added that completely …

DIY, Inspiration, Projects

Casual Friday

March 15, 2019 - 8 Comments

Our cabinet line with Semihandmade was supposed to debut in the press and major magazines with photos of the completed cabin kitchen, that never saw completion. It’s added another complex layer of sadness, even guilt (not that I had any …

Decor

4 Steps to Transition Your Bedding from Winter to Spring

March 14, 2019 - 14 Comments

This post is sponsored by Bloomingdale’s. With Spring here (or just around the corner–I can feel it!), it means there are a few areas of the home we’re ready to shed some layers or lighten up and bedding is a …

Design, organization

My 5 Closet Rules + Spring Wardrobe Favorites

March 13, 2019 - 27 Comments

When we finished our closet renovation last year, and many times since, I get asked, “But are these all of your clothes and shoes?” And I give an enthusiastic YES! There’s no hidden dresser or extra clothes stashed anywhere. It’s not a …

Decor, Inspiration

14 Popular Living Room Layouts + Accent Chairs Under $600

March 12, 2019 - 63 Comments

Our own living room (above) went through a few different variations until we landed on this layout–see the somewhat comical evolution here. In the end, this sofa with these two oversized leather chairs across from it worked so well with …

Projects

6 Lessons We Learned From Renovating the A-Frame

March 11, 2019 - 26 Comments

Today marks one month since our beloved A-frame caught fire and burned down. I’ll never forget that morning, Chris just got a new truck and was driving Greta to school (as usual) before heading to the gym. It wasn’t five …

Recipes

Mom’s Taco Salad

March 10, 2019 - 17 Comments

I don’t claim this taco salad to be authentically Mexican, but I do claim it to be genuinely delicious. Great for groups, kids, or even a weekday dinner at home, this dish was a favorite of mine all growing up, …

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