Hello, friends! Has anyone else been watching the Netflix show "Tidying Up With Marie Kondo" recently? I watched all the episodes, but I'm wishing there were more! I found the show so motivating to tidy up my own home! I don't normally enjoy tidying up, but I'm actually finding it quite fun after watching the show (tidying is a bit like decorating!) (There are affiliate links in this post for your convenience. You can read my full ... Read the Post...
Easy Gallery Wall in the Stairwell
Happy New Year! My family rang in the new year by watching the local fireworks. We thought the fireworks started at dusk, so we ended up arriving for them 2 hours early. But it all worked out because we got to enjoy the Christmas light displays without swarms of people around. The kids rolled in the snow and chased the dancing lights projected on the ground---and had blast as kids do of course. We had time to have a quick supper and made it ... Read the Post...
A Winter Mantel & Living Room Decor
Transitioning from Christmas to winter decor is fairly simple. Garland and greenery can still be used, as you will see today on my winter mantel. My plan is to decorate for winter with neutral colors, cozy textures, and lots of plants. Say goodbye to the Christmas decorations It's New Year's Eve, and my Christmas decor has been put away for a few days now. I usually leave it up until after New Year's, but I had the urge to get it done the ... Read the Post...
A Simple & Cozy Christmas Master Bedroom
Only 6 days until Christmas! We are hosting close to 40 people on Christmas Day, so I think it's time to stop procrastinating. Usually I don't stress out too much about the whole house being clean from top to bottom when we have company. As long as the main floor is tidy, that's good enough. But this time, we have extended family coming over that have never had a tour of our "new" house. We've been in our home over 3 years now, so I feel ... Read the Post...