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Design tips, DIY ideas, fabulous decor finds, and updates on our own new home build - it's all right here! After the craziness of 2020, we sold our house in the city and bought 20 acres of raw land on a dirt road. Follow along with our family's adventures as we build our new home and new lifestyle. I'll share all our DIY experiences plus design projects along the way! Can't wait to share with you all...

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12 Proven Design Tips Under $90 to Give You All the Winter Cozies (Some are FREE!)

12 Proven Design Tips Under $90 to Give You All the Winter Cozies (Some are FREE!)

12 Proven Design Tips Under $90 to Give You All the Winter Cozies (Some are FREE!)

Did you know that Scandinavians consistently rank among the happiest people in the world - and they have some of the longest, coldest,...

Jan 16, 202210 min read

DIY Swiffer Wet Pads (Save $$ and Clean Healthier!)

DIY Swiffer Wet Pads (Save $$ and Clean Healthier!)

DIY Swiffer Wet Pads (Save $$ and Clean Healthier!)

Are you ready for a healthy change this new year? Do you crave healthy and affordable products that actually work? Me too, and recently I...

Jan 13, 20225 min read

Mood Board for Our New House Decor: Vintage Contemporary Style

Mood Board for Our New House Decor: Vintage Contemporary Style

Mood Board for Our New House Decor: Vintage Contemporary Style

Who else has created a mood board? It's my first time! For years, I saved photos of favorite designs in folders on my computer or phone,...

Jan 8, 20226 min read

Design Reveal: Our "Vintage Contemporary" Country House

Design Reveal: Our "Vintage Contemporary" Country House

Design Reveal: Our "Vintage Contemporary" Country House

Happy New Year's Eve! I know one thing our family will be toasting tonight: the start of construction on our new home! Woo-hoo! We...

Dec 31, 20217 min read

December 2021 Update: Wrapping Up an Unexpected Year

December 2021 Update: Wrapping Up an Unexpected Year

December 2021 Update: Wrapping Up an Unexpected Year

Here's our last progress update for the YEAR! That sounds strange, doesn't it? Never miss a thing, dahling! Join the email club for FREE...

Dec 28, 20218 min read

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas Eve! We wish you all a very happy holiday and many blessings in the new year! We've been enjoying the local activities...

Dec 24, 20212 min read

Seven Creative & Sustainable Gift Wrapping Ideas

Seven Creative & Sustainable Gift Wrapping Ideas

Seven Creative & Sustainable Gift Wrapping Ideas

Speaking of gifts - Sunday was my birthday! We had a great time as a family. David and I celebrated a few weeks early with a weekend in...

Dec 15, 20216 min read

Stocking Stuffer Idea: Essential Oil Fragrance Rollers Recipe

Stocking Stuffer Idea: Essential Oil Fragrance Rollers Recipe

Stocking Stuffer Idea: Essential Oil Fragrance Rollers Recipe

Happy December! Ah the beginning of December... The perfect time to start prepping Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. Below is a...

Dec 5, 20213 min read

Nostalgic Ornaments, Old and New (Warning: Sentimental Stories Ahead!)

Nostalgic Ornaments, Old and New (Warning: Sentimental Stories Ahead!)

Nostalgic Ornaments, Old and New (Warning: Sentimental Stories Ahead!)

I hope everyone had a beautiful Thanksgiving! And now... Happy December and there's 25 days til CHRISTMAS!!! For as long as I can...

Dec 1, 202111 min read

10 Ideas for Setting a Festive Holiday Table

10 Ideas for Setting a Festive Holiday Table

10 Ideas for Setting a Festive Holiday Table

There's something extra festive about a gorgeously set table to gather friends and family for special occasions. Getting out the "good...

Nov 14, 20216 min read

Quick Tip: The EASIEST Way to Organize DVDs

Quick Tip: The EASIEST Way to Organize DVDs

Quick Tip: The EASIEST Way to Organize DVDs

We have about 800 DVDs. And they can all fit neatly into ONE small moving box. My favorite series: "I Love Lucy," "Seinfeld," "The...

Nov 7, 20217 min read

November 2021 Update: We Cleared a Path!

November 2021 Update: We Cleared a Path!

November 2021 Update: We Cleared a Path!

Of course, by "WE cleared a path" I mean a professional came out with some pretty big equipment. For a very reasonable price, a gentleman...

Nov 4, 20212 min read

DIY Lemon Dish Soap & Tips to Encourage Your Family to Embrace Healthy Changes

DIY Lemon Dish Soap & Tips to Encourage Your Family to Embrace Healthy Changes

DIY Lemon Dish Soap & Tips to Encourage Your Family to Embrace Healthy Changes

I've been making hand soap and shampoo for about a year now, but I never forayed into the dish soap realm until now. It turns out it's...

Oct 24, 20218 min read

DIY Body & Room Spray: Create Your Own Signature Scent!

DIY Body & Room Spray: Create Your Own Signature Scent!

DIY Body & Room Spray: Create Your Own Signature Scent!

Is this the perfect stocking stuffer? Spoiler alert for those on my gift list - I think it is! Honestly, I just LOVE this DIY body spray....

Oct 18, 20215 min read

October 2021 Update: Staking is Complete!

October 2021 Update: Staking is Complete!

October 2021 Update: Staking is Complete!

Upon realizing that the land is staked for construction, we went on another expedition into "the land" as we call it, and we found quite...

Oct 10, 20215 min read

My Favorite Gadget to Instantly Organize (Almost) Anything!

My Favorite Gadget to Instantly Organize (Almost) Anything!

My Favorite Gadget to Instantly Organize (Almost) Anything!

Confession: I have horrible handwriting. Years ago, I worked as a restaurant server, and I remember getting back to the computer to enter...

Oct 5, 20212 min read

Part 1: 6 Challenges with Custom Builds - What Shocked Us & Tips if You're Building a Custom Home

Part 1: 6 Challenges with Custom Builds - What Shocked Us & Tips if You're Building a Custom Home

Part 1: 6 Challenges with Custom Builds - What Shocked Us & Tips if You're Building a Custom Home

If you're thinking about building a custom home, I advise reading this post so you know what you're in for! It's absolutely exciting -...

Sep 26, 20218 min read

The SECRET to Natural Deodorant that WORKS (make your own in 5 minutes!)

The SECRET to Natural Deodorant that WORKS (make your own in 5 minutes!)

The SECRET to Natural Deodorant that WORKS (make your own in 5 minutes!)

I used to think natural deodorant didn't work for me. Then I found out the SECRET - and now everything makes sense about why it never...

Sep 18, 20219 min read

Chia Pudding, Three Ways

Chia Pudding, Three Ways

Chia Pudding, Three Ways

I'm on the chia pudding bandwagon (finally!) In the past, I tried store-bought versions that were watery and tasteless. I thought I would...

Sep 12, 20214 min read

DIY Hand Soap & Foaming Soap

DIY Hand Soap & Foaming Soap

DIY Hand Soap & Foaming Soap

It's been a year since I started making my own soap, and I can't tell you how much I love everything about it: the personalized fragrance...

Sep 4, 20215 min read

Creamy Pesto Pasta

Creamy Pesto Pasta

Creamy Pesto Pasta

It's my mom's birthday weekend! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM! My mom is the one who instilled in me a love of land, gardening, animals, natural...

Aug 29, 20213 min read

Caprese Salad Kabobs

Caprese Salad Kabobs

Caprese Salad Kabobs

Harvest fresh sweet basil from the herb garden: Check. Gather the ripest cherry tomatoes: Check. Raise a dairy cow and culture our own...

Aug 22, 20213 min read

August 2021 Update - There's a Sign! (and a couple of couches??)

August 2021 Update - There's a Sign! (and a couple of couches??)

August 2021 Update - There's a Sign! (and a couple of couches??)

At the end of July, we were driving by the land and saw this sign! Apparently the builder had visited the site, yay! We didn't know they...

Aug 15, 20215 min read

I Found the Creature Who's Digging Up Our Yard!

I Found the Creature Who's Digging Up Our Yard!

I Found the Creature Who's Digging Up Our Yard!

We've lived in our rental house going on 3 months and FINALLY I caught the perpetrator, nine-band-handed! (Spoiler alert: He had much...

Aug 12, 20214 min read

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7 Common Hang-ups When it Comes to Clutter and How to Overcome Them

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