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I am a creature of habit and that’s ok with me. As much as I love to see and do new things, there’s something very comforting about the familiar. That’s exactly what Knotty Pine Guest House has become for Jason and me. We had a chance to stay there this last week and it was just what this heart of m

The best time to add great style to your home?? When it's on sale! I'm sharing some of my favorite sale items from Crate & Barrel with you this week to help you stretch that budget! Happy shopping! 

Do you love the Anthropologie Primrose Mirror, but not the pricetag? You need to check out the easy and budget-friendly DIY project I've created, using a thrift store mirror, to add a similar look to your home. Perfect for anyone with eclectic design taste.

It's been a long, cold winter here in Iowa. We always talk about the weather here...it's what we do. And this winter has been the subject of just about every convo we've had lately. Like...where does it get off being so cold, so snowy, and so looooonnnngggg?? It has me dreaming of Spring and hoping

Friends…let me start by saying that our new-to-us-house is in much better shape than our old one. There are still quite a few things here, though, that I’m hoping to tackle over the next couple of years to brighten the place up and give it a little refresh. It’s 12 years old (our old one was 46 year

Spring-time is coming and it's time to give your house a little refresh! What better way than with some new art for your walls! You can add color, texture, and pattern all in one step! I'm sharing some of my faves from Kirkland's today--and a lot of them are on sale. Yay!! Happy shopping! 

Are you struggling with honey oak woodwork in your home? It's expensive to update, whether you want to rip it out or paint it. I have a solution that will save you thousands of dollars and a lot of time!

Be creative when you're decorating your house! You'll be surprised what you can come up with when you think outside of the box. I'm sharing a few of my favorites from Pottery Barn Kids this week...and not for kids' rooms! These are all pieces that could totally work for an office, bedroom, or main l

Be creative when you're decorating your house! You'll be surprised what you can come up with when you think outside of the box. I'm sharing a few of my favorites from Pottery Barn Kids this week...and not for kids' rooms! These are all pieces that could totally work for an office, bedroom, or main l

Who’s ready to get creative and be inspired?! So, I will be the first to admit to you that I’m not the craftiest person around. I’m very impatient, I don’t like messes, and honestly…I’m way pickier when I do things myself than I would be if someone else were doing it. Sound familiar? I do like to w

A couple of weeks ago, I posted some videos in my Instagram story and instead of people responding to what I was doing, they were messaging me about how good my makeup looked! Now…let’s be clear, I’m pretty sure most of it was the good lighting, but I thought maybe it would be helpful for me to

Run...don't walk to take advantage of these savings!! If you've been considering any lighting for anywhere in your home, now is the time to buy! Wayfair is running insane deals on lighting, now through 2.8.19. Seriously...I already have a few things in my cart because these deals are too good to p