Best Indoor Planters And Herb Garden Ideas
The key to a fabulous house plant is a fabulous planter for your plant to grow and live in. When I purchased several plants for my home, it then became all about the…
Small Bathroom Remodel - How To Make The Most Of A Small Bathroom Space
My husband and I do not share a bathroom - I am very grateful for that! However, I don't understand how I could share my bathroom with...
Is KonMari Contagious?
If you have not yet read the fabulous Marie Kondo’s “The Life Changing Magic Of Tidying Up”, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy today. It is so worth your time if you are looking to create more happiness, calm, and organization in your…
Modern Master Bathroom Ideas
After months of pinning various bathroom design ideas, I was finally at a point where I needed to hone in on exactly what I wanted for our master bathroom. In our new…
Toddler Bedroom Decor Ideas
We have been living in our new home for several months, and I am just now putting on the final decor touches. For a while now, my three-year-old son’s room has been…
DIY Rolling Herb Garden
My new obsession is having green house plants strategically placed around our home. I love the idea of using plants as decor. They help to purify the air…
How To Have A Gorgeous Beach Wedding In The Midwest
Over the weekend, my sister had the most gorgeous wedding EVER! Here are a few shots that I got from this beautiful event. We didn't have to travel far…
The Best Bar And Counter Stools For Your Kitchen Island
It took me months to pick out counter stools for our kitchen island. There are hundreds of different designs and models to choose from out there, but I just so happened to get lucky enough to stumble upon…
Lake House Decor Ideas
I grew up spending summers on a lake that my parents have been going to since the early 70's. The lake is life, and now that I have two young children, it is so much fun seeing them…
Upcycling A Rusty Wagon Into a Wagon Planter
With the arrival of warmer weather here in the Midwest, my efforts to downsize have expanded to include our backyard. During a recent yard clean-up, I came across…
DIY Changing Table Makeover
We received a hand-me-down changing table from a family member, and right away I knew I wanted to…
How To Decorate Open Kitchen Shelving
One of the things that I had to have in my kitchen was a few open shelves. I wanted to use these shelves mostly for plants, and also for a few pieces of...
Building A New House - The Home Stretch
I think I'm being a little optimist calling this the "home stretch", but I am starting to see light at the end of the tunnel of our...
How To Select Tile For Your Bathrooms and Laundry Room
Every time I walk into a tile store, I have found that the selection can be overwhelming. Even after months of pinning images of bathroom and laundry room tile, it turns out I...
Selecting a Color Palette For Your Home
Now that we are about mid-way through the construction of our home, we are making decisions left and right on colors and finishes. I recently detailed our experience selecting kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, which was a whirlwind of decisions...
How To Choose Kitchen Cabinets For Your Home
The construction process is in full swing and I love how fast everything is coming together. Progress is being made daily - just yesterday, our windows were installed! We are in the fun part of the design process where...
Woodland Creatures Nursery Decor For Baby Boy Or Girl
Our second is due in less than four months, but because of the current state of construction of our new house (see below, 2x4's anyone?!), I do not have a nursery to decorate at the moment. Therefore, I have been living vicariously through...
How To Build a House, Remodel, or Move While Building Your Family
I know so many friends and family members who embark on the crazy wild decision to move, build a new house, or undergo a massive remodel while also growing their...
How to Close Off A Loft Space - Giving Privacy To A Loft
The third floor of my parent's lake house is where the majority of our guest stay when they visit our lake house. There are four regular beds and then spots for two or...
Working With Inspired Closets to Create Functionally Beautiful Spaces In Your Home
I recently received the opportunity to attend the Grand Opening of Inspired Closets in Oak Brook, IL. If you are familiar with the area, Inspired Closets is...