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My Formula for Mixing Patterns in our Home

February 16, 2021 - 23 Comments

Recently we had somebody make a comment on Instagram about how our home is feeling so cohesive, even though each room is so different – and how?? The truth is, none of this is by accident. We are very intentional …

Art, Decor, DIY

5 Tips for Hanging a Collected Vintage Gallery Wall

February 1, 2021 - 7 Comments

You can find all of our bathroom sources here! One of the most asked questions is, “How do I put together an organic, vintage gallery wall?” We shared the family photo gallery wall we did in our hallway right here, …

Design

4 Photoshop/Lightroom Tricks When Design Has You Stumped

January 21, 2021 - 14 Comments

Andrea Ahedo, our Visual Media producer, is back for another tip! (Check out how to make a mood board here!) If you ever wished you could have your house try something on–whether it be a paint color, wallpaper, light fixture, …

DIY

How we layered stain to take a wood countertop from dark cherry to a white oak look!

October 7, 2020 - 31 Comments

We still have a few finishing touches to put on the girls’ office (see all the plans here!), but over the last week we tackled a really fun DIY that transformed the dark cherry stained wood countertop that was there into …

DIY

How To: Laying Peel and Stick Tile over the Bathroom Floor!

September 28, 2020 - 44 Comments

We have been doing a quick phase 1 renovation of the girls’ bathroom (read more about the plans here!) over the last week and it’s coming along so well! We painted the countertops last week using the same countertop paint …

Decor, DIY

Hanging Ceiling Mount Curtains in the Dining Room

September 24, 2020 - 59 Comments

I did something in the dining room and it kind of changed everything. A few weeks ago, we hung some art on either side of the arched door and it filled in the space fine, but it actually sparked a …

Decor, Inspiration

Are You Hanging Curtains Correctly?? (Plus, our favorite curtains and rods!)

July 29, 2020 - 67 Comments

My friend Marco Polo’d me from her new house earlier this week. She walked me through room by room showing me everything they have done and wanted to do. When she got to her daughters’ room, she stopped, “Look at …

Design, Inspiration

Would You Buy Something Refurbished? (I do…a LOT!)

June 25, 2020 - 37 Comments

This post is sponsored by eBay. A few fun facts: I have purchased five vacuums (two for our home + three for gifts), a fancy blow dryer, three Frame TVs, two Bose speakers (with perfect sound!), countless kitchen gadgets and …

Design, Our Life

The First Dinner Party in Our Dining Room & All My Tips!

June 18, 2020 - 61 Comments

Last week, Idaho moved to stage 4 of the reopening which allows gatherings up to 99 people. After months and months of social distancing, my family of 21 got together for the first time this year! It was also the …

DIY

How To: DIY Canvas Floater Frame

February 5, 2020 - 26 Comments

Our oldest daughter, Greta (10 this month!) has a real passion for horses. She’s taking riding lessons and learning so much that I have a feeling our pasture in the backyard won’t be empty for too long. So when it …

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