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Thanksgiving Tablescape Round-Up
We don’t host Thanksgiving at our house, so it’s usually a holiday that goes without being decorated for. Also…literally all my décor is still packed away in a mountain of boxes, and I’m not super motivated to find it, especially since Christmas is knocking very loudly at my door. I am getting so mu

Monday Mood Board
(THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS - NO ADDITIONAL COST FOR YOU!) Whether you're shopping for a whole new look, or just a few special pieces, this living room mood board is full of inspiration and plenty of style. From the area rug to the side tables, each piece is full of the special de

Spring Greens Salad with Pesto, Trader Joe's Beef-Less Ground Beef, and Heirloom Tomatoes
Ok, so…I love to eat. I love delicious food and it makes me happy. When people say they forget to eat, I don’t understand that. That has literally never happened to me. I mean, I’ve had times when I didn’t have time to eat, but you better believe the whole time I wasn’t eating…I was thinking about w

Shop Small Christmas Wish List 2018
You guys!! It’s time!! I am so excited to bring you the second annual SHOP SMALL CHRISTMAS WISH LIST! Supporting small business is such a huge passion of mine and I love encouraging all of you to do it too! Not only will you be making their day by showing their businesses some love, but you’ll be

Monday Mood Board
(THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS - NO ADDITIONAL COST FOR YOU!) I KNOW IT CAN BE HARD SHOPPING FOR HOME DECOR WITHOUT A VISUAL OF HOW IT WILL ALL LOOK TOGETHER IN YOUR HOME, SO WE LOVE GIVING YOU OUR MONDAY MOOD BOARDS TO HELP! EVERY WEEK, WE CURATE A PROFESSIONALLY-STYLED LOOK FOR IND

My Favorite Picks from Old Navy
I know we're heading into cold weather months, but now is the time to stock up on classic pieces that can be layered now and take us right into Spring and Summer! I'm sharing some of my favorites on CLEARANCE now at Old Navy! So many timeless pieces that you'll get tons of use out of now and later!

Favorite Des Moines, IA Coffee Shops and Drink Orders
I can technically do a lot of work from the comforts of our house, ie: in my pj’s and sans bra, but sometimes I need to get out of the house to spark some creativity and refuel my tank with a delicious coffee. During the warmer months, my go-to is an iced coffee, and while I love the sugary versions

Company Pork Chops
I was thinking a while ago about the meals that we eat on the regular and had kind of a crazy realization…I almost never make actual meat as an entrée. What the heck does that even mean, Hilary, you ask? I mean, I make ground beef, crock pot roasts + chicken…but I pretty much never fix meat in the o

Monday Mood Board
(THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS - NO ADDITIONAL COST FOR YOU!) I KNOW IT CAN BE HARD SHOPPING FOR HOME DECOR WITHOUT A VISUAL OF HOW IT WILL ALL LOOK TOGETHER IN YOUR HOME, SO WE LOVE GIVING YOU OUR MONDAY MOOD BOARDS TO HELP! EVERY WEEK, WE CURATE A PROFESSIONALLY-STYLED LOOK FOR IND

My Favorite Picks from Nordstrom
'Tis the season for house fluffing and all things pretty as we get our homes ready to host holiday guests! I'm sharing a few of my fancy + sparkly favorites from Nordstrom...and think you will love them! Some whimsy, some practical (but pretty)...and all a bit unique from the usual. Happy S

How to Cut + Prepare a Cantaloupe
Okay…so you might not know this about me, but before I started my interior decorating business, I worked for a local grocery store for 20 years. I know, that’s bonkers. I’m clearly not old enough to have worked somewhere for 20 years…but it somehow happened. Ha! For those of you who are from Iowa, I
