How's that old saying go, "When life gives you lemons, decorate your house with them"? Well, ok, maybe it's not exactly worded that way, but it's close, right? *wink, wink* Lemony decor just seemed like a nice intro to summer vibe to bring into the house. I'll go into that a bit further later on in this post, but for now, let's venture on … [Read more...]
Spring Kitchen
Sunshine and daffodils are so good for the soul, wouldn't you agree? I couldn't be happier that spring is finally here!! The days are finally getting longer, the temps are finally staying warmer and all around us things are waking back up to life! After what feels like an extra long winter, I am so looking forward to a new season … [Read more...]
Christmas Home Tour 2020
Well, it's certainly hard to believe Christmas is already 1 week away. With as fast as the holidays have been approaching, I truly didn't even know if I'd have time to get around to doing a Christmas Home Tour post. But, as the fates would have it, my oldest daughter and I were unexpectedly thrown into quarantine this week after a potential … [Read more...]
You Had Me at Pumpkin
October is when I officially allow myself to experience all things pumpkin. I sort of have an unwritten rule that I can't technically fully indulge until we get through the month of September, because I'm one of those people that need to segment out my holiday enjoyment. Halloween. Then Thanksgiving. Lastly, Christmas. Don't mess with … [Read more...]
Master Bedroom Refresh
We've made it to May...or should I say Maycember, as I've heard it lovingly referred to all over social media lately. You know, just as busy as December, but without the presents? This month and all the stuff crammed into it is enough to drive anyone with school age children crazy. But I can see the summer vacation exit sign up ahead on the … [Read more...]
DIY Barn Wood Shelves & Vintage Farm Decor
I don't think it's any big secret here on this blog that it's my husband and my dream to someday own our own little farmstead. We've been on the hunt for the last 3 years to try to find it, but still haven't come across "the one" quite yet. Our family is incredibly blessed to own the beautiful home we're living in now, and recently have felt as … [Read more...]
The Art of Reinvention
Well, summer is officially here! Swimming, popsicles, lightning bugs, bare feet and sleeping in. Seems like we wait all year for these 3 months to get here! I've been reflecting a lot these past few weeks about what we went through last summer at this time in losing out to the farmhouse of our dreams, and how different our lives may have been if … [Read more...]
Happy New Year & Winter’s Here
Happy Friday & Happy New Year! I am finally getting back into the swing of things after our busy holiday season came to an end, kids (& I) returned back to school and we are finally all well again. (Our family came down with mega-colds over Christmas break, and I ended up with a sinus infection, which wasn't too much fun.) It feels good … [Read more...]
The Barn Wood Christmas Box
I have a slight obsession with big red barns - actually, I'm a fan of any ol' barn - but the red ones just sort of hit me right in the soft spot in my heart. I love the feeling you get walking into an old barn, the smell of the old wood, the beauty of the beams above you and the gorgeous light streaming in from all the cracks in the walls. … [Read more...]
Spring Family Room
I'm not sure why, but this year spring seems to be slowing creeping its way back into Wisconsin, and in no hurry whatsoever. You know the sloth from the movie Zootopia? If spring were an animal, it'd totally be that sloth. The cold weather and lack of sunshine is sticking around a little longer than it should be. I decided our family room needed … [Read more...]