In the final countdown to welcome our son into this world, I found myself folding laundry until 9:30 pm one night and a wave of panic rushed over me realizing how busy I had been all day. Just as my preferred bedtime was nearing, I hadn’t once caught up with my husband and WE DON’T
Baby
Baby Boy Ruff’s Nursery Reveal
The guest room has been one of my favorite rooms in our home ever since I added the panel molding during a previous One Room Challenge. When we found out we were expecting, the obvious move was to convert the guest room into the nursery. Truthfully, we didn’t think we were going to still be
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Baby
The Ultimate Baby Registry List with Detailed Reviews from 3 Real Moms
This post was written in partnership with Babylist. While there is a sponsored element to it, I built my registry on Babylist before this opportunity came to me, and I am thrilled to work with them to tell you about their great service for expectant moms. I think most moms in the first trimester can
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Baby Boy Shower Plans & Mood Board
After finding out the sex of our baby, for me, the next most fun thing to look forward to was planning my baby shower. I love a party and any excuse to make a floral arrangement. Since we’re having a little boy, I didn’t want to go over the top with chintz and florals, but
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Our Home Reno
Upgrading the Dining Room with Bassett Furniture
When we renovated our home, we took a slow and collected approach to filling the rooms with furniture. After completing the rest of the house, the final room was our dining room. I had been hunting for months for the right table and upholstered chair to fit the space and finally found the perfect solution
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Entertaining
Charming Ways To Get Your Dining Room Ready For Holiday Dinners
It’s the holiday season, which means you may find yourself hosting more friends and family for dinner to celebrate this wonderful time of year. To make the most of catching up with those you love, it is essential to prepare your dining room before all your guests arrive. Here are three charming ways to get
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Entertaining
Fall Dining Room Decorating Ideas That Will Wow You
If you’re like most people this time of year, you probably spend a lot of time entertaining in your home. Whether it’s just family or a larger group, the dining room is often the setting for holiday meals and family celebrations. A dining room is where you can show off your style and taste, not
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Our Home Reno
Grasscloth Parlor Reveal
I have never been happier with the result of a project quite like this. After a mishap with ordering too little of the grasscloth and finally finishing the install, I can honestly say- it was worth the effort. This modern traditional parlor is better than I could have ever imagined it and I’m looking forward
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Our Home Reno
Spring One Room Challenge Week 3: Art Glorious Art
I used to have rug commitment issues but now I have art commitment issues. In my early days of living on my own, I could have a room completely furnished (and art hung on the walls) and still be lacking a rug. I just never met a rug that spoke to me (within my budget).
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Entertaining
6 Effortless Tips to Host a Spring Brunch with Taittinger Champagne
Spring is the perfect time to dust off your quiche recipe, make a strawberry dessert, and open a few bottles of Taittinger Champagne for an outdoor spring brunch party. Whether you’re hosting for two or twenty, these tips will help you host a spring brunch with ease this coming season.