When we moved into our home 3 years ago, one of the first things we did was build a mudroom bench by the front door. With a family of 5 and seasonal weather, we knew we needed a place for shoes, hats, jackets, gloves, scarves and backpacks. I hacked some IKEA benches and created the…
At our old house, we had a tiny entryway where we all fumbled over one another trying to remove our shoes and coats before we got mud and dirt everywhere (especially in the winter). There was very little space to hang coats or backpacks or purses, and even less to store shoes. It was my…
I’ve been bit hard by the decluttering bug and wanted to bring you along on the journey! With Lent just starting up this past Wednesday (the 14th), I have 2 goals: Devote time to prayer each day Declutter my home (this has nothing to do with my faith, but gives me an easy 40-day marker to…
What a whirlwind of a year! This last week I have loved scrolling Facebook and seeing everyone reflect on their year; the good and bad, the ups and downs. Do you know how each of them ended? With a positive outlook on what was learned despite the challenges and a feeling of excitement for what’s…
When we moved into our first home almost 2 and a half years ago, we were very lucky to buy a flip. It was completely redone on the inside and it was move-in ready, save for a few minor details. There’s only one problem I see with most flips… unless your flip was done by Joanna Gaines…
When we moved into our first home almost 2 and a half years ago, we were very lucky to buy a flip. The inside was completely redone and it was entirely move-in ready, save for a few minor details. There’s only one problem I see with most flips… unless your flip was done by Joanna…
Let’s talk about my major vacation fail. I had so many plans to get on the blogging train while I was on my week and a half “vacation.” But then Christmas came, and then Christmas clean-up came. And now New Year’s is almost here. And, well, it just didn’t happen. So here I am with…
I hate mud. I hate wood floors and mud. I hate kids and mud. I’m type-A, after all, and messes freak me out. When we moved to Colorado from California, I realized I had a new battle to deal with: winter boots covered in snow and mud that just wouldn’t quit – oh, and 3…
I’ve never been a big color person, but as a renter for 9+ years, I always had white or neutral walls and longed to paint them some exciting color. By the time we had moved into our first home and were finally able to paint, my tastes had changed a bit and I was now…