My favorite season is upon us and even though it's still in the 80s here in Southern California, I'm ready to dive into all things autumn. Comfy sweaters, thick socks, boots, crisp air, golden leaves, hot drinks, apple picking, and all the plaid are just a few of my most coveted associations with fall. To kick off the season, I decorated our front porch with blossoming mums in the most vibrant ...
A Simple and Elegant Valentine’s Day Tablescape
I'll use any excuse to bring out the pretty pink party-ware but what better day to do so than Valentine's Day? Here's a simple and elegant Valentine's Day tablescape that would be great for a Valentine's Day party, a "Galentine's" brunch, or, in my book, a random Monday morning ;) I started with our everyday placemats to keep things simple. Then I added our wedding chargers , these beautiful ...
Our Master Bathroom Renovation Before & After
When we bought our house, the master bathroom had beige walls with faux travertine on every surface. There was a big garden tub/shower combo without glass or a shower curtain, and there was a small step up to the toilet and tub area. The space itself is pretty small and narrow for a master suite, especially since the bedroom is so spacious. In an ideal, budget-free world, I would have knocked ...
A Touch of Fall Decor at Home
Fall is my absolute favorite season for so many reasons. I love sweater weather, I love autumn leaves (even though we don't get many here in LA,) I love crisp air, and I love gray days spent being cozy inside. Since time seems to be flying by, I wanted to be sure to add a touch of fall decor at home to preserve the feeling for just a bit longer. I didn't go completely overboard-- I just added ...
Healthy Breakfast Cookies
I've been in a bit of a breakfast rut lately so I went on the hunt for a healthy, easy to make (or prepare) breakfast option. I'm not a fan of the texture of oatmeal but since oats are healthy and filling, I thought either a granola bar or baked oats would do the trick. I stumbled upon this recipe, made some changes, and came up with my ideal, healthy breakfast cookies. They're so delicious (I ...