Before we moved into our house 4 years ago, we did a good amount of renovations. We updated the kitchen, painted every room, updated the foyer and living room, gutted the kids' bathroom, the downstairs bathroom, and the master bathroom, replaced carpet, and more. But one room we didn't touch was the laundry room. It's a small space and didn't seem necessary at the time but as we lived in the ...
Front Porch Makeover
I love a good front door. It's an area of the home that I feel comfortable being bold with in choices and a place to really let your style be seen. When choosing the door profile, color, and hardware for our door for this front porch makeover, I had a few things to consider. One-- we were not going to repaint the house so I had to choose something that would go with the existing color. Two-- we ...
DIY Pearl Knotted Headband
I tend to stick with the classics when it comes to fashion but every so often, there's a trend that I love and want to try. But as much as I'm all for investing in staple wardrobe pieces that won't go out of style, I'm equally as realistic about not spending a lot on trendy pieces that are bound to look dated in the near future. So when I first saw the designer pearl studded, velvet knotted ...
Floral Ballerina Birthday Party
Madeline turned 1 on March 5th and we hosted 40+ family members for a floral ballerina birthday party. First of all, I can't believe our baby is 1! This has been the fastest year of my life and I had a totally different experience with her than I did as a first time mom with Will. To celebrate Maddie's birthday, I knew I wanted to use a feminine color palette and all things girly. So, I'm ...
Living Room Before and After
When you walk into our house, the first room you see to the right of the entry is the formal living room. During our house hunt, I was concerned that this space was too dark and didn't get enough natural light. But our living room before and after is a great example of what minor cosmetic changes can do to a house with good bones. Here are a couple "before" shots with the previous owner's ...