There are a LOT of decisions that I went back and forth on a zillion times when planning the design of our master bathroom. One of the biggest was whether or not to use marble in our bathroom or go with something easier to care for like ceramic or porcelain tile. I absolutely LOVE the beauty of marble but was a little scared off by the extra maintenance and the possibility of staining. In the end I went for it and wanted to share my experience, tips, and overall thoughts of whether I'd ever use ...
Marble in a Bathroom: Would I Do It Again?!
My “Before” & “After” Entryway Makeover!
I have a fun little "before" and "after" entryway makeover for you today... this is one of those projects that I kept putting off month after month and then once I finally did it, I was kicking myself for not knocking it out years ago because it made such a difference! Ready to see? (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Our Entryway "Before" Our house had a much more traditional vibe and color palette when we first toured it - the rooms were mostly yellow, ...
Five Favorite Simple Outdoor Decor Ideas
I always have cabin fever by the end of our Connecticut winters and can't wait to spruce up our back patio and enjoy the warmer weather now that spring is here! Decorating outdoor spaces doesn't have to involve spending a ton of money - sometimes it's the simplest ideas that have the most impact. Today I'm sharing my five favorite simple outdoor decor ideas for dressing up your porches and patios for outdoor living and entertaining. Let's get to it... (post includes affiliate links – see my ...
Laundry Strip Recipe (That Gets Crazy Amounts of Nastiness Out of Your Clothes & Linens!)
Late last year I tried laundry stripping for the first time and after seeing the nastiness it got out of our sheets & towels, I was hooked! It's really simple to do (and honestly kind of addictive 🙈) so today I'm sharing the laundry strip recipe and the step by step for getting the job done! (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) What is Laundry Stripping? While you might not be able to see it, over time your clothes and linens develop a build-up of ...
Spring Decor: My Favorite Decorating Finds for the Season!
Spring will be here soon (just 2 more weeks) and I'm ready for it! I've been looking for a few new spring decor pieces to add to our home and found so many pretty options to share with you! Everything from the cutest ceramic pots to some great faux florals, the prettiest pillows, and some stylish pieces to dress up your front porch. Let's get to it... (post includes affiliate links - full disclosure statement available {here}) Spring Home Accessories We'll kick things off with my favorite ...
My 12 Favorite Amazon Gadgets!
I've always been a gadget girl. Even as a kid when I went to the mall with my friends, while they just wanted to shop for clothes, I could spend hours in Brookstone messing with all the gadgets :) Today I’ve gathered together my 12 favorite Amazon gadgets to share with you! They include everything from a nightlight that's integrated into an outlet cover to light your way at night to a simple gadget to keep hair from clogging your shower drain and a handy meat chopper for taco night! Ready to ...