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The Twilight Wife
It’s been a minute since I wrote a book review. These days I typically stick with blogs about home decor, DIY projects or random post about being a picker. However, I randomly picked up a book at Target ? (yep, my second favorite to Amazon store) and it just so happened to be GREAT! If you’re a reader like me, you know this occasion is rare. My time for reading is spare so I typically make sure a book is worthwhile before diving in head first! (Or Should I say nose first?!???? ) I made a good choice. The Twilight Wife by A.J. Banner is amazing! If time would have allowed, I…
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Friday Favorites!
It’s Friday! So, you know what that means?? ? Duh, it’s time for another round of Friday Favorites. ? Let’s talk a little about an adorable mixing bowl, relaxing bath bombs and a beautiful farmhouse cottage style pillow! My favorite mixing bowl is from World Market and it’s only $12.99. This bowl always makes me laugh and makes me feel less guilty about licking the bowl. ? ? JK!! It’s a great size for all your favorite recipes. I use this bowl all the time. In fact, I used it last night to make fresh black berry cobbler. Random thought – have I mentioned we have thousands of black berries in our…
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Items You’ve Asked About!
I absolutely love sharing information with friends! So, that’s what this post is about. There are several items I always get questions about so I’m about to let you in on why I bought it and why I love it!? FYI – Each of these items are actually from World Market. You can click picture or link and it will take you directly to the World Market site to order. ? We like keeping things easy for you around here!! Warning – I’ll probably use this emoji a hundred times because I absolutely love all of these items! ?? ? Jade Green Glass Footed Bowls Set of 6 by World…
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I Might be Crazy
Open shelving.. It’s another debate. ? Unlike my shiplap debate, (which you can read about here) I knew exactly where I stood on the topic of open shelves. Again, this was one of those ideas my sweet husband thought I was CRAY CRAY.. and maybe I am. (That’s another topic for another day) ? ? I love the look, concept and just about everything else about open shelves in the kitchen.? Now that I’ve lived with open shelves for a few months, I feel I can talk about it a bit! Order The rhythm of my heart beats “organization, organization, organization” but I’m not always good at being organized. (Or maybe…
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Broke and Needing a Headboard
The beginning of my relationship with Aaron happened quick. Between a 4 month span we had some very exciting events happen in our life – engagement, purchased our first house and got married. What this translates to – we bought (well, mainly he bought) an engagement ring (which he did a killer job designing? ?), a home (which was completely broken?), wedding bands and wedding expenses. Keep in mind, when we bought our home the power among many other things did not work. Did I mention vines were overtaking the entire structure?!?! ? Well, we closed on the house, our wedding day had passed and my sweet farmhouse felt empty.…
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Painting a Stone Fireplace
First of all, allow me to explain why. Our home is slowly turning into a white neutral haven with french farmhouse detail. The stone fireplace was beautiful but no longer blended within the style of our home.? So, we decided to paint it! Here’s a before picture! Step One – Choose Color I went with the same color as White Dove by Benjamin Moore but I had it mixed at Home Depot for convenience. (Tip – Home Depot has a formula for every Benjamin Moore color) ? White Dove is the color of our shiplap so I knew it would work. Purchase Paint Behr Masonry, Stucco and Brick Paint…
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Mother’s Day Distance Mugs
Mother’s Day weekend is one week from today!! Soooo many of you expressed interest in the state distance mugs I shared on the blog titled Mother’s Day Gift Ideas… BUT Amazon was out of those awesome mugs by the next day. ? Ahhh, so sad!! However, I found some more to help you out!! You can order these directly from Amazon and have them shipped to Momma by Mother’s Day! ? However, the clock is ticking tick tock so order NOW! Such an adorable mug! Fill out the info and click order. Boys and wives, the state colors can be changed so this beauty is perfect to order from a son…
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Friday Favorites!
It’s Friday!! One of the best days of the week. Here’s a few products I’ve recently used that I love. If you’re like me you love recommendations!! Have a great weekend, peeps! Mod About You by OPI Mod About You is my go to color! It’s the perfect pink. ? This creamy pink color looks good no matter the skin color. I use the gel on my fingers and regular on my toes. ? I despise picking nail color but I know I can never go wrong with this selection. It’s the best!!!?? The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney You think your family has drama? ? You have nothing on the Plumb…
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Shiplap, Yea or Nah?
I’ve heard both sides of the argument. Yea or Nah on shiplap? I’ll be honest, during our deciding process I totally lost sleep over it. I’m an over thinker and analyze everything. EVERYTHING. Some people claim shiplap is the new 1970’s paneling and refused to take part in the shenanigans. Others feel shiplap is completely overrated. Joanna Gaines, you’ve caused quite the debate! After researching both sides, studying pictures of people who have it and losing sleep, I finally made a decision. Yea. I like shiplap. Here’s why! Texture I’m all about adding an extra layer of texture to a room. Welp, shiplap definitely brings a neutral texture to any…
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Inspiring Home Books You Need to Order
These three books helped me so much on my decor/design journey. If you’re needing home inspiration, these are your books to order. ? ?? I’ve chosen this selection of books because they’ve either explained, taught or inspired me and I think they’ll do the same for you! If you have one and not the others, well here’s you a little late Spring read! I hope they inspire you the same way they inspired me! Simple Decorating This book is small but powerful! Simple Decorating has 50 tips any home could use. You will learn so much! It goes from how to select curtains to a list of items every home needs. If…
