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 Mexico, and we have […]
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 …
Blogging as a viable career has been around for a little while, so I figured that everyone knew the answer to the question "What is a sponsored post?" When I brought up the issue on …
I escaped to Joshua Tree for the weekend, to write and relax. Knowing I needed a big push and some space to focus, I planned a three-day writing retreat before a conference in Palm Springs …
The first view when you walk into our new, little fixer upper is this back window. It used to be framed out by a 4 foot pass though with walls on both sides, enclosing the …
I love houses. They tell stories of lives, families, and adventures. They reflect values, culture, and taste. I have lived in large and small houses, apartments, and traveled all over the world, wide-eyed with wonder …
Have you ever felt like you were running a race you couldn’t win in life? Like there was always something more to buy or to achieve in order for you to feel like you had “made it”?In this book, I share how my heart changed and I began to find real, lasting peace, abundance, and joy through focusing on what matters most and disregarding the rest.