A lifestyle blog
My first cold of the season...and I am not a happy camper. I hate being sick because it makes me feel so unproductive but I guess it is good for me to just slow down and rest for a while. I took it easy today and threw together this cute little faux planter centerpiece for [...]
I try to post something a few times a week. These last 2 weeks have been pretty crazy busy with work and life and everything in between. When I had a few moments, I would sit down to find an inspiration post but just wasn't actually "inspired" by ANYTHING! Now, let me tell you, that's [...]
My friend, Janine and I made a trip to Ikea the other day. On the way, we decided to pull off the freeway in search of a cute little café she had heard of. We didn't find the café, but we did find THE BEST home store I have found in Portland to date. It [...]
There are so many great things about today... 1) It is officially fall! 2) I was decorating for fall like a mad woman today; hay bales, pumpkins, mums, the whole nine yards 3) The season premier of Scandal is on RIGHT NOW and I am watching, Olivia Pope style, with a glass of red wine in [...]
I follow Domaine Home for inspiration, they post a good mix of home, food and lifestyle and also a good mix of styles, and really the best of the best of different styles. I don't like all the styles posted but when they post something that is my style, it is INCREDIBLE. Case in point, [...]
As I type this, I am watching Fixer Upper re-runs and the episode where Joanna created a wall sign with the saying "today is a good day for a good day" is on! It's meant to be that I have this sign in my home and post it for you all. I've had this frame in my [...]
I've been working some really long days lately and yesterday, the last thing I wanted to do was make dinner. The following conversation took place between my husband and I through text... Me: I don't want to cook! Husband: Oh no! Husband: What is more unhealthy? Pizza or chicken nachos? Me: Hahaha! I think they [...]
I finally bought a fiddle leaf fig tree!!!! I have been wanting one of these for SO long but have been nervous to pull the trigger because they are spendy and I have what you would call a black thumb as opposed to a green thumb. Now, I didn't re-pot the plant because as I [...]
I'm a little crazy for figs right now. Also, I found myself searching for fall décor on Pinterest the other day. It's not even the end of August! Normally I would be avoiding the idea of fall as much as possible, but this year I'm really excited for it to get here...fall t.v. shows, cozy [...]
I love love love this post! I may be mildly obsessed with Chip & Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper...that's not a secret, right? Their remodeled farmhouse is my dream, every single detail and corner of the home is perfection. So now, I just need to go find a farmhouse to remodel, who's with me? Go [...]
These scoreboards were a bit of trial and error in terms of the paint markers I used as well as the spacing of all the boxes but I think I finally nailed it. I started with plain 12x12 pine boards that I got from Michael's. In store, they carry different sizes and boards with different [...]
I came home from work today, put on my workout clothes and was ready to get a productive workout in. First I needed a snack, something healthy, because I was going to workout after all. Once my pre-workout snack was complete, I realized I needed to take some blog photos and should do so before [...]
For some reason, I'm obsessed with vacation homes right now! Maybe because it has been so hot out and I'd love nothing more than to be at the beach, everyday. This Mexico vacation home belonging to George Clooney is exactly where I would like to be. If this doesn't make you want to book a [...]
I got to spend the day, Saturday, watching one of my good friends say "I do" to her best friend in the most beautiful backyard, DIY, setting. The look and feel of the ceremony and reception couldn't have been more perfect for Jessie & Kyle. This was also the wedding I was making the DIY [...]
Man! Finally getting this beauty on the blog!! Every time I have a work trip, no matter how short or long, I get so behind on everything. I pack so much into my free time that being away for just a day or two throws me off completely. So this was the first time I [...]
I am going to have SO much fun with DIY projects over the next couple weeks. One of my girlfriends is getting married in August and is having a gorgeous DIY, shabby chic, backyard wedding complete with giant size lawn games and I get to make them!! This is going to be a multiple post [...]
I made these popsicles last summer for the first time and it is one of my favorite posts. Not only are they delicious, but they are healthy and so cute, all at the same time. Be warned, when making striped popsicles, it does take a little time because you have to freeze each layer before [...]
I feel like, as a blogger, I'm supposed to be fairly tech savvy. This is 1000% NOT the case right now. I got a new laptop last week, and I've been battling with it non-stop. I guess I'm battling more with figuring out how to use Windows 6 than the computer itself. Either way, its [...]
Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and grandfathers I know! And a special shout out to my own dad! You have set the most amazing example for me of strength, support and unconditional love. You work tirelessly to take care of our family, day in and day out. You have raised 3 intelligent, driven and [...]
Medical websites are my nemesis. About a month ago, I went to the doctor for a spot that appeared on my leg. At my appointment, 3 different doctors looked at my leg, none of them had ever seen anything like it and had no idea what it was. They did some blood work, sent me to [...]