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Just when I thought we had everything under control, the boys called and said they are coming west for a beach house tour and stay. Yikes! The remodel of our beach house was all about our family. We made this house bigger (and taller) so that our family could be comfortable and enjoy it more….
We spent our third night at the Ventura beach house last night and it’s incredible. We still aren’t done yet but making lots of progress. There is still a lot that needs to be done at the Ventura beach house. But I am okay with that. I made so much progress this past week and…
I am perhaps the biggest fan of Martha Stewart, but for the first time, I disagree with her about my white farmhouse kitchen. Recently Martha shared an article about kitchen trends that have had their time in the spotlight but are now ready to be retired. As a renowned lifestyle expert and home decor guru,…
The white quartz countertops are installed and I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love them. The beach house kitchen should be done soon! If you have ever remodeled a kitchen, you know this is the scary/exciting part. The cabinets are in, the countertops are in, and everything I have visualized is…
This is a very fun Top Ten list as I knew these were the ten most popular rooms on my blog in 2022. I love that one will be ready next week! I love that some are in transition and some are completely done. And how fun is it that they are from three different…
I love DIYs and have always wanted to make a Christmas tree collar. I can’t wait to share how I made this for our Christmas tree! A Christmas tree collar is a great way to hide the base of the tree and also to add some personality to the tree. Christmas tree collars come in…
I love to make gifts for neighbors and friends to spread Christmas cheer. Just a little something to say I care and I am thinking of them. Holiday gift-giving does not need to be stressful. I like to keep things simple and thoughtful and give gifts that I would like to receive. Season 2 Volume…
I get asked all of the time if I have a plan when it comes to decorating our home with my vintage Christmas decor. What do you think? Let’s just say I kind of have a plan. I have a lot of decorations and a lot of it is vintage Christmas decor. Plus I use…
It’s the holiday season and we can all officially post our Christmas content guilt free! Hehe. Get ready for more new Christmas ideas! I know I have been posting holiday content for a month but it’s nice to get an early start on your plans! It’s the holiday season and I hope you are as…
A California Christmas is wonderful, and we have celebrated on the west coast for a very long time. Snow would be nice, but not likely! One of the great things about a California Christmas, especially when the children are small, is that new toys like bikes and rollerblades and sporting equipment can be used on…
Happy Sunday to you! In case you missed it, we have spent the past twelve days getting ready for Christmas. You might want to sit down for this, but Christmas is only forty-two days away! Eeeeeek! No worries, today I am recapping the Christmas prep so that you can too! Season 2 Volume 43 Today…
Welcome To Day Two Of Twelve Days To Get Ready For Christmas. Do you have a theme yet for Christmas? My theme this year is A Pomegranate Christmas. Today I am sharing How to Choose a Theme for Christmas. Last year my theme was a Cranberry Christmas (and Pink Christmas in the Carriage House) and…
Welcome To Day One Of Twelve Days To Get Ready For Christmas. Today I am sharing why you need to Shop for Holiday and Seasonal Decor now. While Christmas might seem like it is in the distant future, it will be here before we know it! Since we are all busy this time of year,…
We hope and dream about certain milestones in life and when they actually happen, it can feel unreal. Are you ready for the best news ever? Today I finally get to share our news! Today I am pleased to share with you Sunday Morning Coffee. This is a place to share, learn, explain, dream, and…
As we make progress on the beach house remodel I am excited to share not only thrifty shopper decor tips but a sneak peek of my progress. I am proud of my skills as a thrifty shopper and not only do I enjoy the hunt, but I love finding the perfect item at a hefty…
This was a very dramatic and easy fall bedroom makeover. A few easy changes and it looks like a new room. The end result was amazing! This bedroom makeover took place a few years ago but it is so dramatic I just had to share it again because the transformation was so incredible. Every once…
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