Happy last day of 2018! I imagine many of you are headed to some sort of celebration, so I thought I'd pop in with one of my favorite purchases lately! This beverage bag from Homegoods is THE best thing I've used in a long time! Obviously, it doesn't have to be the same bag, but the concept is what I love. The outside is adorable (plaid for the win), and the inside has a washable sheen to it. I love it because it's not bulky like a cooler, but it's a festive way to transport beverages from place to place! As you can see, it holds a ton of bottles, and I haven't even used all the compartments yet! It could hold countless items--water bottles, alcohol, juice boxes for kids, containers for party favors. The possibilities are pretty endless, and I plan on using it a number of ways. Who knows. Maybe I'm the last person on … [Read More...]
Party Beverage Bag
Happy last day of 2018! I imagine many of you are headed to some sort of celebration, so I thought I'd pop in with one of my favorite purchases lately! This beverage bag from Homegoods is THE best thing I've used in a long time! Obviously, it … [Read More...]
Favorite Things 2018
Happy Favorite Things week! Ok, maybe not a whole week, but it might feel like it after you finish shopping for everything. So my best friend Sarah hosts a bunch of fantastic bloggers (and me) to share our favorite things this week. It's a nice way … [Read More...]
Home Office Reveal
WOW. I may be a few days late, but I made it! Our modern home office is 96% done, and in my mind that means done. Six weeks seems like a long time to work on a project until you factor in my full-time job and my lack of energy after I get home from … [Read More...]
Fall Porch Decor
This is what I call "Phase 2" of fall decorating. The first phase starts dying out, and I have to move things around to make them look more alive. The ol' fall porch decor isn't easy, people! Perhaps I just make it look that way. :) Fall Porch … [Read More...]
Michigan Fall Color Tour
It's that time of year for us in Michigan! That small window between the hot and muggy days of summer and the lengthy, miserably cold, and dark days of winter. Fall, y'all. Michigan knows how to do it! I thought I'd take you on a brief fall color … [Read More...]
One Room Challenge: Week 3
Soooo here's a little explanation for you. I started this room in the spring--as in the SPRING One Room Challenge. Unfortunately, my mom had a massive heart attack, and I had to abandon things for a while. Good news? My mom's doing much better … [Read More...]
Fall Porch with Mums
Clever title, eh? Don't judge. I'm a little rusty at this whole blogging thing. I have so many things to tell you! Backyard remodeled, bathroom refinished--the list is endless. Not really. But it is long. (That's what she said.) How 'bout that … [Read More...]
Halloween Bat Print
Here's the kind of blogger I am. I made this project THREE years ago. I just realized I never posted it. Please send help. Halloween Bat Print I’m sharing one of my favorite and easiest Halloween projects yet. Seriously, the lack of pictures … [Read More...]
A Teacher’s Guide to Back to School Supplies
Welp. It's here. I start back to school this week, and the kids start next week. Here's my face right now. If you know anything about me, you know I love my job. With a passion. But I don't love getting up at 6:00 in the morning. And I don't … [Read More...]
Best of Charleston: The Sights
It's still Best of Charleston week! Let's see. I talked about the gardens of Charleston. And then the doors of Charleston. How about the views of Charleston? Because really, if I categorized everything to see into a separate post, this could get to … [Read More...]
Best of Charleston: Doors
Continuing the theme of all things Charleston over here, I'm showing off some of their incredibly charming doors! I've had a bit of an obsession with doors for years, so this was a no-brainer. Charleston Doors You're going to sense a theme in the … [Read More...]
Best of Charleston: Gardens
It's Charleston week, y'all! We're talkin' window boxes, doors, and restaurants of one of the most charming cities I've ever visited. Charleston Window Boxes Well really. A week of Charleston has to start here. Don't you think? I … [Read More...]
It All Started with a New Table
I have a dining room that I don't use. There. I said it. The first step is admitting it, right? So I've been contemplating what to do with said room for quite some time. And then...I found this table at HomeGoods. It spoke to me. In a sweet … [Read More...]
Haven Mentors 2018
Hello! I'm alive! If you've been checking in on social media, you know I'm planning a graduation party for my son THIS Saturday. I may or may not be on the verge of a nervous breakdown. No big deal. So the girls and I are working SO HARD … [Read More...]
Mexico: What I Wore
Mexico Rule #1: Do NOT overpack. Your wardrobe will be comprised of mostly swimsuits and cover-ups. Mexico Rule #2: Immediately regret that you didn't abide by rule #1. But...here's what I did wear. Sundresses This green maxi dress was by far … [Read More...]
DIY Mid Century Modern Sign
The weather here in Michigan is struggling (for lack of a better word), but I know a bunch of you are celebrating some beautiful spring weather! And beautiful spring weather means projects! And projects mean--ok, moving on. Address Sign Well if one … [Read More...]
One Room Challenge Week 2: Home Office
Ok. Wanna see the plan? In week 1 of the One Room Challenge, I talked about redoing the home office and why I felt it needed an update. So here's where we began. And this is what I'm hoping will be the after. I mean, we are talking about me … [Read More...]
