I’m stealing ideas from my childhood these days (not the one where Austin (my brother) and I wear matching pajamas until I get married) but the idea of wrapping gifts the way my mom did by involving my brother and me. There’s just something about tradition (so sorry, kids. you’ll have matching pajamas forever). But the older […]
DIY Projects
Using Flowers in a Tablescape
I used to think getting flowers was ridiculous. In fact, when Russ and I started dating, I specifically said, “Don’t get me flowers.” I couldn’t understand because I killed everything and did not have a green thumb (which I still don’t claim to have but I’m getting better). Then, I grew up. (Ha.) And saw […]
DIY Fur Stool | Nursery Progress
Good morning! Thank you so much for your kind words about our rug! It’s so exciting to see this room come together and know that three weeks from TODAY if she’s not here yet, she will be that day! Today kicks off Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours Tablescapes so you MUST head over to Lindsay’s blog […]
The State of the Nursery

Well. This post is lonnnnnggg overdue since you know, I’m oh THIRTY-TWO weeks pregnant! Yes. You read that right. How did it go so fast? And as of Saturday morning, the nursery still looked like this…(iPhone pic and remember it’s been raining for days and days) Now, at least it’s painted and furniture is moved […]
DIY Pirate Costume {A Re-Post}
Good morning! Today, I’m honored to be over at my sweet friend, Katie’s, sharing Kuy’s DIY Pirate Costume from last year! I’m trying to be more on the ball this year so when I found BRAND NEW monkey costumes last night at Goodwill for $3.99, I jumped on it and the boys were both thrilled. […]
DIY Shower Curtain (from a Twin Sheet)
Unfortunately for me, you may have already figured this out. If not, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Goodwill now carries Target items! Sigh. I know. I realized a while back that I haven’t ever showed you the boys’ bathroom or our bathroom. The boys’ bathroom wasn’t in terrible shape like […]
The Deck + The Treehouse Floor
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Flood Wood Care. All opinions are 100% mine. I did receive free product from Flood Wood Care. Good morning! You may remember that last year for the One Room Challenge, we set to work on our deck. Not too terrible before but notice the […]
DIY Planter Boxes | Backyard Update
Good morning! I thought for sure staying home would afford me a “routine” to blog regularly and finish projects! Ha! We are settling in and adjusting and LOVING this new schedule but fortunately, photography has been very busy in August! This has been a HUGE blessing because this is how I can help supplement our one teacher […]
Back to School Style Guide: A DIY Shelf
Good morning! Almost one year ago this month, I started this blog and I can assure you that I NEVER thought I would be collaborating with such amazing talent!! So today, here are some of my friends sharing how we are going back to school in STYLE! You have to go check out these beautiful back […]
Coastal, Cottage Eclectic Home Tour {All Rhodes Lead Home}
GOOD MORNING! Boy, do I have a surprise for you today!?! In the midst of unpacking, finishing up the treehouse, staining the deck and trying to do something with our outdoor space, all before Russ goes back to school, I asked one of my FAVORITE designers aka one of my FAVORITE people to share with […]