So, you know all the popular design shows that work with thousands of dollars for budgets that make us all drool with remodel envy? (I'll admit, I'm the first to grab the remote, a bowl of popcorn and plop down on the couch to enjoy them.) But here, in the real world of design-on-your-pocket-change budgets, my home renovations must fit the … [Read more...]
How to Transform Your Kitchen for Spring
As I write this, it is currently snowing like a fiend and the sun is simultaneously shining outside. Talk about an oxymoron if there ever was one! But doesn't it seem fitting for this time of year? Spring here in Wisconsin hasn't really officially sprung yet. Although we've had a few slightly warmer days, it still feels like winter just wants to … [Read more...]
Cupcake Wars Birthday Party
Happy Valentine's Day Everyone! I think this is one of those holidays that you either love or hate. I for one, happen to love it, but not for any romantic reason. I've just always enjoyed an excuse to share a little extra love! (and chocolate!) Speaking of sweets, one of my little sweeties happened to have a birthday earlier this month and we … [Read more...]
I’m Dreaming of a White Kitchen
It's finally here! December 1st! That means the "official" countdown to Christmas has begun. While some of you may already have your trees up and the entire house decked out from top to bottom, I'm still playing a little catch up over here. We were gone traveling over Thanksgiving for 6 days, so I'm a bit behind on decking the halls. But I've … [Read more...]
Happy Summer & New Kitchen Shelving
Happy Summer! Its been a few weeks since I took a mini blogcation and we officially started the season of summer here at our household. A few days after our kids finished school, we took a trip up to Minnesota to visit my husband's family. It was great spending some time with our loved ones that we don't get to see very often, along with this … [Read more...]
Blooms from the Outside-In!
Hello Friends! Hope you all had a nice Mother's Day on Sunday and got some much-needed pampering and R 'n R. Sometimes I think us mothers should unite and demand a whole week of celebration instead of just one day, am I right? I enjoyed spending the day with my family and eating some delicious pie from the Norske Nook. Remember when I told you … [Read more...]