Lake House Design
Nothing says summertime like a getaway to the lake. Lake times are all about relaxing, enjoying the view and outdoor activities, and time with the people you care about. We are blessed to have family members that share their lake house with us, and we’ve created many memories by the water. So to me, lake …
Carve Out Your “Happy Place”
If you find yourself longing for a little “happy place” to call your own you have come to the right place. Not every home can accommodate separate spaces to which one can retreat, but it is possible to carve out a little space that makes you happy. Here are some creative ideas of just how …
Homemade Soda
It’s no secret that a daily soda habit can lead to a mile-long list of unhealthy side effects, like weight gain, tooth decay and depression (to name a few). Even low or calorie free soda is cautioned against, with research indicating soda cans to contain BPA, a nasty chemical harmful to human and linked to …
Bringing the Beach to You: Ocean-Inspired Decor
Every summer, my family heads to the beach. We usually go the first week after school is out and it’s the best way to decompress from a busy school year. But this year we didn’t go, and I’m really missing the beach. I love its colors, its smell, the sand … all of its beauty. …
Father’s Day Favorites
One of the things I love about summertime is celebrating Father’s Day! I’m so blessed to have a loving father, father-in-law, and husband that all exemplify fatherhood at its finest. And while Father’s Day is more than just giving gifts to dad, the Father’s Day gift is a wonderful way to honor him. How about …
Fast & Fresh Summer Recipes
When the heat of summer sets in, I want to eat lighter foods. No casseroles or heavy sauces. I want fresh, bright flavors. Of course, with all the activities going on, the recipes need to be fast and easy to cook, too. Here are some fast and fresh summer recipes I love: Grilled vegetables make …
Healthy Toddler Treats
This past weekend, we were blessed with a visit from my boyfriend’s little nephew. At just a 1-1/2 years old, he hadn’t been back to our house since he started walking, babbling sweet toddler speak and exploring… everything! And with all that excitement, he undoubtedly built up quite the healthy appetite, and I felt that …
Creamy, Dreamy Summer Snacks
When merely stepping outside starts to feel like you’re entering a sweltering sauna and you simply can’t fathom the idea of heating the oven to upwards of 300 degrees indoors, reach for one of these easy, breezy, cool and creamy summertime snack recipes! Ranging from a nostalgic take on the famed Orange Julius to a …
Cool & Casual Decorating
When I think about cool and casual decorating, I think crisp whites, calming blues, light greens, airy neutrals. It means gauzy fabrics and cotton or linen slipcovers. In the heat of the summer, these cool tones feel relaxing and cozy. Here are some ways to bring cool and casual decorating into your space. This room …
Color Showcase: Greens for Summer
Sweet summertime! It’s a wonderful opportunity to freshen up your decor for the season and I love to do this with shades of green. Green is a color that can function as a neutral or be a vibrant accent color — and that flexibility makes it a “go to” color year after year, season after …