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Five Things on a Friday – 4/16/21
It’s been a moment since we last had a chance to catch up! Here are five random things from life around here recently. All Weather Planters. I loved the white square planters that I painted for the front porch stairs last summer so much that I decided I wanted more. I went for the plastic […]
What to Clean in April
Use this list of what to clean in April as your simple guide to what jobs need to be tackled this month around the house. April is definitely that classic “spring cleaning” month, but as you know, I don’t do spring cleaning. I’d rather just establish a set of systems that allow me to do […]
Ten Super Clever Items That Are in my Amazon Cart Right Now
I have some pretty fun and/or useful items in my Amazon cart right now and I know how much you all love handy Amazon finds, so I thought I’d share. 🙂 I’ve been stumbling across a lot of clever little Amazon things lately when other people have been sharing them, and of course I always […]
What to do in April to Prepare for Next Christmas
This is the fourth post in a year-long series all about taking baby steps to prepare for a stress-free Christmas next year. Here’s what to do in April to prepare for next Christmas! It’s April and Easter season is upon us! I always feel like Easter is kind of Christmas’ little cousin so this is […]
Healthy Homemade Nutella Recipe
The next time you’re craving something chocolatey and decadent, try this healthy homemade Nutella recipe. Made with all simple ingredients and no added sugar, you might just like this as much as the real thing! OK, this stuff is amazing. There are so many ways that you can give into a good after dinner chocolate […]
How to do the Simple Knot Napkin Fold
This simple knot napkin fold is perfect for a more modern or understated table setting any time of year. I just love a good napkin fold. It’s amazing how the right fold can take a simple square of fabric and create such an impactful (but useful) decorative element for a table setting. When I was […]
What to Use Instead of Dishwasher Detergent or Tabs
Do you ever wonder what you would do if you suddenly realized that you were out of dishwasher detergent? Of course, you could just wash everything by hand, but you’ll probably like this little trick even better. Here’s what to use instead of dishwasher detergent or tabs! I learned the most useful little trick recently […]
The Rose Napkin Fold
The perfect addition to any spring or summer table! Here’s how to do the rose napkin fold! I’ve always loved a good napkin fold and a good cloth napkin, but lately I’ve been extra inspired to update my cloth napkin selection and try a few new folds. It most definitely has something to do with […]
How to Whitewash a Stone Wall
In today’s post I’ll share the details of how I whitewashed the faux stone wall behind my new desk nook to brighten up the whole space. Here’s how to whitewash a stone wall. We installed this faux stone wall in our living room a few years ago and I loved how it immediately brought a […]
What to Clean in March
Here’s your list of what to clean in March! Use it as your simple guide to what jobs need to be tackled this month around the house. March is such an exciting month. For us, it’s mostly still very wintery and we’re still dealing with all of the messes that come with winter weather around […]
What to do in March to Prepare for Next Christmas
This is the third post in a year-long series all about taking baby steps to prepare for a stress-free Christmas next year. Here’s what to do in March to prepare for next Christmas! Can you believe it’s already March? We’re in month three of our year-long plan to prepare for Christmas ahead of time and […]
How to Force Forsythia
Now is the perfect time to give yourself an early glimpse of the spring to come! Here’s how to force forsythia branches and enjoy their blooms inside your home! I always love when the forsythia start to bloom. They’re the first thing to really show some color in the spring and they just bring so […]
Styling a Small Round Coffee Table
Today I thought I’d share a little peek at what our living room looks like right now and maybe give you a few ideas for styling a small round coffee table. Our coffee table was a bit of a cluttered mess during this latest lockdown with discarded plates from snacks, half-built lego creations and papers […]
Serena and Lily Sunwashed Riviera Chair Review
Today I thought I would share my thoughts on my new desk chair because it’s such a popular one, but I wasn’t able to find much information about it online before I bought mine. Here’s my Serena and Lily Sunwashed Riviera Chair review. Large Tree Print | Gold Frame | Lemon Print | Faux Olive […]
Five Things on a Friday 2/19/21
Back today with five (OK, eight) random things to share with you, in no particular order. 🙂 I did a couple of little freelance writing projects and they were fun. One of the things that I love about my job/jobs is that I get so many opportunities to try new things. Like that time that […]
My New Blue and White Desk Nook
After working from home for a decade, I finally created a proper desk area for myself and today I’m going to give you a little tour! Here’s my new blue and white desk nook. Large Tree Print | Gold Frame | Lemon Print | Faux Olive Tree | White Plant Pot | Throw Blanket | […]
My Five Favorite Houseplants to Beat the Winter Blahs
Placing plants around your house can be so helpful for your mood and energy during the colder months. Here are my favourite houseplants to beat the winter blahs! I always think of this mid-winter part of the year as being peak house plant season. We all need a little greenery in our lives and there […]
Five Things on a Friday 2/5/21
Another little update about this and that! We made it into the spring issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style Magazine! Well, OK, it’s just one little recent photo of our DIY pine flooring that we have upstairs, but it’s still always fun to see your work in print! I’m getting quite a little stack of […]
What to do in February to Prepare for Next Christmas
This is the second post in a year-long series all about taking baby steps to prepare for a stress-free Christmas next year. Here’s what to do in February to prepare for next Christmas! I’m continuing on with my mission towards a stress-free Christmas next year with today’s post! Last month we were all gung ho […]
How to Care for Fresh Eucalyptus
In today’s post we’ll talk about how to care for fresh eucalyptus so it lasts as long as possible and dries nicely too! Eucalyptus, specifically the most traditionally-shaped variety with the leaves all lined up the stem, has been having a moment for a little while now. You can find it pictured on pillows and […]