Beautiful and kid-friendly don't always go hand-in-hand, but I am forever determined to create a space that is both functional for our family and esthetically pleasing. Our backyard dining area is no exception, and I think this might be our most ... READ MORE
The Perfect Outdoor Living Spot
*This post is in partnership with Bed Bath & Beyond, but all thoughts, opinions, and selections are my own. I've had a love/hate relationship with our backyard since the day we moved in. I love that we have a pool. Before we moved in I ... READ MORE
Decorating For Brunch
Entertaining is something I'm still learning to do well, but one aspect that draws me to try again and again is the decor. I love planning a theme and finding the right pieces to make for a pretty party. Unlike decorating a room, decorating for a ... READ MORE
How to Throw a Simple Mother’s Day Brunch with Keurig®
This post was created in partnership with Keurig Green Mountain®. All ideas, thoughts, and opinions are my own. Mother's Day is one of those holidays that can easily feel like just another day for many moms. Some say that it's a time for us to ... READ MORE
The Last Hurdle of My Entertaining Journey
2015 was the year of hospitality for me. I don't usually make any sort of resolutions at the beginning of a year, but when we finally bought this house I knew entertaining was going to be a big part of our story. As the year has progressed, we've ... READ MORE
A Traditionally Colorful Thanksgiving Table
Welcome to the last day of the Blogger Stylin Home Tours! If you've been following along all week then you're probably joining me from Restless Arrow - welcome! If you haven't visited any other homes on this tour yet, you're in for a treat. Head ... READ MORE
A Spooky Supper Setting
Happy Friday and welcome to those of you joining me from DesignPost Interiors! I know for many people fall decorating is all about autumnal colors, plaids, pumpkins and leaves. While I like those things and have used them in the past, ... READ MORE
Outdoor Entertaining Essentials and Ideas
Milly's birthday is a little over a month away and while I've had the theme and ideas running through my head for months, it's time to start narrowing down the projects and get to work. Both of our kids have birthdays during warmer months, and I ... READ MORE
Thrifting My Way to Entertaining
Cooking scares me. Especially cooking for others: trying to plan out the meal and when things need to go in the oven, attempting to juggle the kitchen while greeting guests and getting them a beverage, AND keeping the food warm once it's done...it's ... READ MORE