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The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click & shop the links, I receive a commission. These AirPod Pro and a temperature-control Ember mug are practical gifts for work and leisure use. Aviator-style sunglasses are an excellent accessory for dads who want to add a touch of cool to their outfits. A classic […]

For Moosh’s nursery, I knew I wanted a soft earth-tone palette in a Mid-Century Modern style so it would be cohesive with the rest of Maple House. I painted the walls in Jogging Path by Sherwin Williams that’s this beautiful shade of green and very nature-inspired. For the trim, doors, and ceiling, I used the […]

Ever since I became a stay-at-home parent last summer, I’ve rarely gotten dressed in something that wasn’t made out of lycra fabric. I’m usually barefaced with my hair in a messy bun. If you know, you know. Mother’s Day was the perfect excuse to change out of my usual loungewear & wear a face full […]

Trey & I found out we were expecting the week we moved into our new home during the height of the pandemic. We were thrilled to find out after a few months of trying to get pregnant but also nervous about all the uncertainty that 2020 would bring. Rather than getting our photos professionally taken, […]

I was looking for minimal Halloween decor on Pinterest & came across a few pins for DIY Floating Witch Hats. Here are the materials & steps I took to create this witchy manor look: MATERIALS Witch Hats  Clear Fishing Wire Scissors Needle Paper Clips Step Ladder  Thumbtacks  This blog post may contain affiliate links The […]

Reviewing the Snoo Smart Sleeper Rental as a first-time mom.

BEFORE… Maple House is almost 100 years old so there was a lot of careful work that went into this project. We decided that the previous shelving that was installed needed to be updated to fit both our style & wardrobes. Last December we had the entire second floor & stairs carpeted. It was a […]

I looked on Pinterest & purchased these nine 12.5″ x 12.5″ Matted to 4″ x 6″ Brass Frames that I hung above our dresser in our master bedroom. I’m so happy with the way it looks & it’s become one of my absolute favorite spaces in our home. Here are my easy 10 steps & […]

Every staff member at Under Canvas was super friendly. When we checked in at Reception, they showed us a map of the campground and went over some precautions about social distancing and a friendly reminder they are not a hotel but a glamorous camping experience. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains doesn’t have any internet service […]