Traveling around the world with kids can be exciting and overwhelming. As we prepared for our trip to Rome with kids (ages 8, 6, and 4) I wanted to balance having an exciting, educational, history-filled …
You guys! We did it! After months of work, sweat, and surprises around every corner, the kitchen at Our Richmond Fixer Upper is finished! Okay, almost finished. I still have to paint trim and ceilings, …
With the warmer weather creeping upon us, I have been excited to get planting in the yard! We have some great spaces and potential back there, and one of the first things I wanted to …
Last week, we took a family trip to Italy for Spring Break. It was the belated family Christmas present that we had been counting down to since Christmas morning. Our “Christmas in April” turned out to …
DIY Mexican Star Piñata With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, I get excited about filling a special piñata with treats and toys for our annual fiesta. I learned to love piñatas on a childhood trip to …
One of the most fun parts of renovation is choosing the perfect elements for the house. One of the tricky parts of a renovation is choosing the perfect elements for the house! Today, I'm sharing some …
One of the features we easily fell in love with about the new house was the deck. The yard is pretty nice sized, and we loved that there was already a pretty sturdy deck in …
This post has been sponsored by Canada Dry®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love picnics. In fact, if I could eat every meal outside, I happily would. (And believe me, when we lived …
Giving Gifts of Experience Giving experiences as gifts is widely accepted as a wonderful alternative to giving material objects. But have you ever wondered how to give a trip as a gift, and have it still …
It is so important to be able to see design in real space when working on a remodel project. Knowing how to easily mock up a kitchen design on the walls with painter's tape will …
DIY Palm Leaf Straws With summer in full swing, we all have a great excuse to get together and celebrate. Whether for a backyard barbecue, sunny poolside soirée, bright baby shower, or a family birthday party, …
Family traditions are an important part of feeling connected, grounded, and loved. Research shows that family traditions build relationships between generations, contribute to one's identity, and routine. Holiday traditions become something we look forward to …