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Help Me Redesign Our Garden Shed (+ Our Trick for Visualizing Design Changes)
A few years ago our drab, tired backyard shed got a fresh coat of white paint. It made such a big difference in its cuteness, don't you think? See the before photo below :). While the paint definitely gave it a new lease on life, I've been wanting to do a little something more to it this summer. There are so many ways we could make it even more charming!...
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Life Lately: Dogs, and More Dogs, and More Moving!
Wait. Did I say something about becoming an empty nester a year and a half ago? I did? Haha,...
Courtney’s Apartment Update + Tour (500 Square Feet!)
Hey guys! Courtney (Melissa's daughter) here today. I'm here today to give you a tour of my new...
Outdoor Lounge Chair Furniture and Decor Inspiration
I've been getting excited about my yard and gardening and spending time outside this spring and...
5 Sweet Gluten-Free Recipes We Love to Make (Easter Ideas!)
Happy Easter, friend! I wanted to share a few sweet recipes we love to make for holidays or get...
How to Fall in Love with Your Home
It’s the little things that make a house a home. If you aren’t in love with the one you have, here are some ideas to help you!
Ultimate Outdoor Rug Roundup (Target, Walmart, Pottery Barn, World Market, West Elm and more)
I love using outdoor rugs to make my backyard spaces feel pretty and refreshed for spring and summer! We scoured the web and rounded up some of our favorites!
Inspired By: Exterior French Doors
Adding exterior French doors is a fairly "simple" remodeling project that can bring in more light, transform the function and add character to a space inside and out. Enjoy the inspiration!
French Doors to the Patio from a New Bedroom (New Home Project!)
Happy news! We are planning several new home projects this year! I've held off on updating a...
The Cleaning Tool I Didn’t Know I Desperately Needed for My Kitchen and Bathroom!
Recently my daughter Kylee came by to show me her fun cleaning tool. Before she even left, I ordered my own on the spot! Let me explain why!
3 Common Decorating Mistakes with Displaying Art (+ Mood Boards + Buy One Get One Free Art Prints)
Choosing artwork to hang on the walls can be intimidating. Especially if you want to create a grouping with art. How do you know what "works" together on a wall? How do you pull the look of a room together using art?
