(So much appreciation for Max’s face. Photo by Tim Willoughby)
We wanted to announce some family news since you will be seeing some of these changes roll out, we thought it would only make sense to share it with you in a formal update!
Basement bathroom update: tile design
August 7, 2017
Bathroom + Design by Justina Blakeney
I have been collecting tile design images for years. I love the pattern, colors, and ultimately the character it can add to a space! I did some hunting for American based companies that had those Moroccan influenced designs. I found Fireclay Tile who has a whole dreamy collection of patterns, shapes, and colors, and we started planning our basement bathroom together. In case you missed, I shared the plans for the basement bathroom in this post.
Family Travels: Nashville, TN
August 3, 2017
*In partnership with Airbnb.
We had a family event in Nashville, TN last week so we decided to stay a little longer to enjoy the city and wait for my new niece to arrive! We found a modern farmhouse that fit all of us comfortably plus room for more. Here’s a little tour of the place, as well as some of the Nashville spots we enjoyed..
Summer Capsule Wardrobe: Week 3 Looks
July 29, 2017
Top // Denim shorts // Sandals // Wicker tote
Somehow I made it through the summer wearing only 22 pieces of clothing! Part of me didn’t believe I would be able to stretch a summer capsule wardrobe this long! Although I don’t have to use these pieces anymore, I still packed them up for trip to Nashville. After packing up 5 kids I had no brain juice left for my own suitcase….so summer capsule to the rescue. I’ll be sharing my last round up of looks next week!
16 throw pillows under $35
July 24, 2017
ONE // TWO
THREE // FOUR
FIVE // SIX
SEVEN // EIGHT
NINE // TEN
ELEVEN // TWELVE
THIRTEEN // FOURTEEN
FIFTEEN // SIXTEEN
Pillows are the easiest way to refresh a space, but why do a few throw pillows have to equal a car payment these days? I don’t know, but never fear. There ARE places you can find some really fun options with prices that won’t make you cry. World Market is one of my favorite places to shop for throw pillows, and Nordstrom surprisingly has a lot of good options as well. Society 6 is a great way to support designers and artists. What are some of your favorite places to browse for pillows?
Happy Monday schmonday!
Part 3 of How we Met: An end and a beginning.
July 21, 2017
(A hint that this story ends well..)
Part one here and part two here.
After the breakup
I came back from that trip feeling like I had a part of me ripped from my chest, and replaced with an anvil to sit on my lungs. If I gave a second’s thought to the fact I just said goodbye to Gabe, a pain would well up so strong that it would immediately take the form of tears streaming down my face. I know anyone who has experienced a heartbreak can grasp what it felt like. Words don’t ever seem to fairly describe it. In some ways, I felt like I was mourning the loss of the person I could never bear the thought of losing. Next to my family, Gabe had become deeply rooted into my heart and soul more than anyone else in my life. The only way to console the overwhelming dread I woke up to every morning when I realized I couldn’t see or talk to him anymore was that it was somehow for the better. Somehow, someway, I had to trust that this was the best thing for Gabe. That is all I wanted for him. To figure out who he was meant to be and find happiness in this life. I knew deep down that God had our best interest at the center of His heart, and that the answers would unfold one day. In the meantime, I had to find a way to move forward.
Buying a Home: DIY or No?
July 19, 2017
This post is sponsored and paid for, by SunTrust Mortgage. All opinions are my own.
Last May we bought our first home here in GA, after 7 years of renting. It was something both Gabe and I worked hard for, and will never take for granted. I will get into how we saved for our first home another time, but for today I thought it would be helpful to cover how we determined what homes were worth considering, and which required a pass, as well as what we decided to DIY in our own home!
The IHOD Print Shop:
