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Years ago, I accepted that I’m not a “real plant” kind of girl, and I’m happy with that life. Sure, sometimes I get a bit of plant envy when I see other people with thriving houseplants, but it’s not my specialty nor my passion. Plus, I love shuffling around my favorite faux trees from room […]

Last week I mentioned how I desperately need some borrowed height in the kitchen, AKA a step-stool. We’ve made it this far without needing and using one because we don’t store our day-to-day items out of reach! For those far and few in-between moments where we actually do need to reach up high, I usually […]

One of the most asked-for furniture links in our house is the ottoman in our bonus room! I don’t blame you one bit because it’s one of my very favorite pieces. We got it years ago for our basement family room, and even still, it’s such a beautiful, functional piece of furniture! The bummer part […]

Whenever Chris is doing anything in the kitchen, he’s got a kitchen towel tossed over his shoulder. It’s a little trick of the trade he’s been doing ever since I can remember and it’s purely practical. Chris is all about doing things effectively and efficiently, even down to wiping up messes. When he’s cooking he […]

When the kids go back to school, it’s a vibe, is what I’m saying. The house just feels different. Things are more organized. Our daily routines become more structured. And that initial back-to-school time just feels so wholesome. Do you know what I mean? F&B Stiffkey Blue | Lockers | Basket | Rug | Leather […]

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