This house painting project, like so many of our others, went from not a priority to an immediate need fast. I was sick of looking at the peeling exterior paint on the plain plywood siding. Not to mention the sad curb appeal. It took some convincing but eventually, I made my case to my husband … Read more
I was never on the overnight oats bandwagon until I made these apple pie overnight oats. Then I realized how much easier they made my morning. This post was originally made a few years ago and I should really reshoot these pictures but the girls were so little and I’m feeling nostalgic about it with … Read more
I’ve always loved the look of a fiddle leaf fig tree so when it was time to redo our dining room I knew I wanted one in that room. This room is fiddle leaf fig magic – the perfect amount of sunlight for it to take off. These plants can be tricky and their large … Read more
In my post about our dining room makeover, I mentioned that we had made a list of things that needed to be done to our house when we bought it: stairs, window replacements, kitchen remodel, and the yard. We were finally in the position to start tackling that list – partially out of financial readiness, … Read more
The laundry room is finally done and you guys, I am so beyond thrilled with how it turned out. Is it possible that the smallest room in our house is now my favorite space to be in? It all started with a post where someone updated a $20 light they found. I literally looked up … Read more
It’s early in the year but it’s safe to say we have a successful garden. We planted our spring vegetable garden a few months ago, you can see the full garden plan here and we’ve already enjoyed spinach, figs, green beans, and zucchini. We have lots of peppers, tomatoes, squash and onions on the way. … Read more