Ahh Spring! Nothing is better than a clean house + fresh smelling spring scented candles that bring the outdoors, in; especially this time of year when all the beautiful trees + flowers haven’t quite bloomed. Even though I burn candles all year long, Spring is such a nice time to have that little bit of warmth going but with lighter, …
Work Mode: Black + White + Chic All Over
Black and white are basically staples in my entire wardrobe but especially when it comes to work fashion. I have been experimenting with more color as of late, now that black is not my “official” work color, but I still tend to lean towards B+W the most. Why? 1) they pair easily with pretty much anything, 2) I don’t have …
Mantel Stress: Trying to Find Non-Seasonal Decor
One of my least favorite things to decorate is our fireplace mantel. This is probably because I prefer things to be balanced in a traditional way but also don’t want it to seem too stuffy…or too bare; proving to make this task one I dread the most. We also have the TV and soundbar hung over the mantel- total aesthetic …
Why You Need a Professional Organizer
There are a lot of professionals out there to turn to when we want something done quickly and correctly. During a recent home reno project we accidentally hit the electric to our well pump (thus, had no water!) so an emergency electrician call, 2 junction boxes, 5 minutes of work and $100 later we had our electric back and up …
Timeless or Trendy
Have you ever been so excited about something trendy only to be annoyed when it seems like EVERYBODY is following it? Right now, for me, it’s the French country/country chic look. I love Fixer Upper and love this style but now it seems like it’s being overdone. Everywhere I look on Instagram there are tobacco baskets and scales and vintage …
5 Habits to Start Building Now
We all have habits…known and unknown…good and bad. But there are some essential habits that you can start adding into your daily routine that will help keep your home clean and organized and reduce undue stress you may never have known was present. The theoretical magic number for creating a new habit is a minimum of 21 days, depending on …
Guest Bedroom Makeover: Part 2
The guest bedroom makeover has been completed with the exception of still needing to sand and stain the floors and bring in a new area rug. Since this is a beach house and the goal was for a coastal retreat feel, I went with a wall color of Comfort Gray (by Sherwin Williams) which is very similar to the popular …
Guest Bedroom Makeover: Coastal Retreat
Guest bedrooms at my parents’ house are always in demand during the summer months. With their house being only two minutes from the beach and a relatively large extended family, my parents always welcome the opportunity to have house guests stay the night…or weekend. However, some of the rooms could use some TLC in terms of decluttering and updating features …