How To Clean Small Appliances

This discussion is sponsored by Viva Vantage, but all opinions are my own.   I have a dirty little secret. I mean, it’s not that bad, but it’s not something I normally share with the world. Until now. I use my small appliances in the kitchen (stand mixer, hand mixer, food processor, etc.) A LOT. […]

The Laundry Tips that Have Changed My Life!

If you’ve got kids, you know that laundry can quickly take over your time and your house! It drove me crazy that there was constantly laundry ALL.OVER.THE.HOUSE. ALL.THE.TIME. I wish I could tell you that there is a magical laundry fairy that comes, but that isn’t going to happen unless you pay one! (I have […]

Lice, Lice Baby {How to treat Lice}

Sometimes making a house a home is all about fun decorating, and sometimes it about doing things that are no fun for anyone!. I’m all about keeping it real on this blog (no perfection here- not even close!). Let’s just say this weekend, I learned how to treat lice. 🙂  Fun, fun. I’d love if you subscribed […]

Creating Personalized Gallery Walls in 5 Easy Steps

One of my favorite aspects of decor in our home are the two gallery walls I have. There’s one in our living room and and one on our stairwell and I just love how personalized I can make them. Here is how my stairwell looked before: Overwhelming with character, huh? I only had three of […]

Making a House a Home: The Man of our House

On Saturday, I wrote about loving the people in your home more than the thought of a perfect house. Today I want to publicly give accolades to my dear husband. I know people don’t like this type of lovey-dovey post too often, but it’s his birthday and he’s awesome! He is truly a gift to […]

Furniture Finds and a HUGE Giveaway!

Part of making a house a home is the furnishings that you select. Of course, this is only part of it, but your furniture definitely plays a role in the mood you set in your home. Do you want it to look traditional, modern, cozy, trendy? I love finding unique pieces to add to my […]

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