This will be our first Easter in our OH home, and Gabe and I are already plotting where to hide the kids’ baskets for the basket hunt;) Wanted to share our annual round up of Easter basket ideas for kids and babies!
Our 1800s Dining Room Renovation
March 23, 2025
Our dining room is at the center of our 1860’s Italianate home. It is a large room with tall ceilings, and I couldn’t help but envision what it was like in it’s original glory. This era of homes often had murals on the walls either hand painted or in wallpaper form. It felt too risky to try at first, but after going through countless paint and wallpaper samples I kept going back to this idea. Today we are sharing a break down of our dining room renovation step by step – the elements we used, paint colors, and process.
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The Girls’ Bathroom Makeover + DIY Peel and Stick Tile
January 27, 2025
Right before the whirlwind of the holidays we did a bathroom makeover for our girls! I have been dying to try peel and stick tile, and this was the best place to do so. Down the road we will probably install new vanities and tile, but for now this was a good challenge for working with the existing space.
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Oh Thrill of Hope
January 3, 2025
This past year still feels to raw to even write about. I shared when I could on instagram, but so much of it felt too deep and too personal to ever put on the internet. I still debate where or how to share these things, but I will say that Christmas felt like such a grace. A balm to the weary heart. It felt like the joyful Christmases of my childhood. Ones that were filled with simple things like candy canes on the tree, a last minute second hand dollhouse find, sibling gift exchange, giant oranges on the bottom of the stockings, and sparkling cider in fancy glasses.
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Gift Guide: Gifts Under $30
December 12, 2024
- Heatless curlers – These are the best I have tried for larger loose curls. Even though my hair is usually in a hair claw, these are so helpful for saving time when I want to dress up. You put them in damp hair and sleep with them in overnight or wear during the day till dry.
- Travel Jewelry Case – Handmade from leather – a great quality gift at an affordable price.
- Embroidered journal – Rifle Paper Co does these best! Beautiful embroidered stitching on the cover of journal or sketchbooks! (30% off JOYFUL30)
- Puffy Tote – These are great for gym clothes are travel since they are lightweight and compactable. (Make sure you apply the 20% off code)
- Brazilian Bum Bum Cream – Popular for a reason – smells and feels divine!
- Jane Austen Puzzle – My friend introduced this to me. You can find several Jane Austen characters throughout the puzzle.
- Recipe Binder – I would be more motivated to cook dinner with this recipe binder. I am convinced. (Currently 30% off)
- Specialty Coffee Beans – I love this small business. I got my dad a coffee subscription from them last year, and you can buy single bags of specialty roasts that are incredible!
- Fuzzy and soft slippers – I have used these 4 yrs in a row around the house and they are still my go-to pair.
- Holiday Lip Balm Set – I find Laniege products the most hydrating and I love this holiday edition. A fun stocking stuffer for any age.
- Manicure Set – Everything you need for a good mani in this foldable pouch!
- Air Popper – We have used this one for years and love how easy it is. It also provides some fun entertainment for the kids to watch;)
- Bluetooth Airpods – Veronica has this pair and they work fantastic for a fraction of the airpods price.
A Nostalgic Christmas
December 10, 2024
Last December we were trying to finish painting this room before Christmas break, and we had a free standing fireplace in the corner of the room. It was a year long project to get this room finished, so we all feel so grateful to have this living room to enjoy for the holidays this year. Sharing a view around the room today all done up for Christmas!
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2024 Holiday Gift Guide for the Ladies!
November 29, 2024
I always love putting together these gift guides, as it forces me to sit down and get my own shopping done! I found some fun ideas that I would personally give to all the leading ladies!
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