How To: Puppy Proof Your Home
This weekend Dan and I got a puppy! I was over-the-moon excited. We picked him out from the shelter and wound up being able to adopt him 2 weeks before originally anticipated. Suddenly,… Read More
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Interior Inspiration: Memorial Day Style
Whether you plan to keep it simple or go over the top, we’ve got you covered this Memorial Day. Obviously the porch pictured above is the ultimate in Memorial Day decor – red,… Read More
Interior Inspiration: Pattern Play
In honor of this week’s Instagram Challenge, I thought I should share some great images of patterns in interior design. Patterns are all over interiors from Moroccan inspired, like this month’s cover of… Read More
Advice Wanted: Wood Floor Stain
In a couple of weeks, we will be getting the hardwood floors in our new house finished. We had planned to wait for a while before doing this, but all the paint spots… Read More
Wanderlusting
Sometimes even when everything’s going well and you’re happy with where you are, it’s still nice to dream about far away places and distant lands. A spoke with a friend of mine today… Read More
Living with Lynsey
I am really excited to announce a new series of posts today! ”Living with {insert friend’s name here}” will feature the amazing apartments and homes where my friends live. I can’t wait to… Read More
It’s Just Not Fair (and Some Great Summer Recipes)
You know what’s not fair? Let me tell you: it’s not fair how every year, when the weather gets warm, I get sick. I have the worst cold right now and it’s 80 degrees… Read More
How To: Add Color to Your Kitchen
As I mentioned in last week’s post, there are plenty of ways to add color to an all white kitchen. This is my favorite way to do a kitchen. Just like with any… Read More
Becoming a Booth Sleuth
I’m sorry – I couldn’t help the rhyme. But it’s also kind of true. Dan’s mom and I have started running a booth at this monthly antiques/vintage market (as if I didn’t already… Read More
Interior Inspiration: White Kitchens
One room where I’m absolutely not afraid of using white is the kitchen. I love the crisp, clean look of white cabinets, white walls, white tile (preferably subway), and even white counters. The… Read More
Almost time for…bikinis?
I like to think I’m relatively well versed when it comes to interior design, but when you start talking fashion (which I think is quite similar) I lose all confidence and tend to… Read More
To Do or Not To Do: White Walls
There’s no denying I’m a fan of the Scandinavian/beachy white-washed look. If you even so much as take a glimpse at my Pinterest boards, you’ll know this. There is something so effortlessly chic… Read More
IW: I Believe That We Will Win
“I believe. I believe that we. I believe that we will. I believe that we will win,” is my favorite rallying cry for Sporting KC, Kansas City’s professional soccer team. You can listen… Read More
Interior Inspiration: Open Shelves
Open shelves are where it’s at in kitchen design these days. They take “open concept” one step further and really open up your kitchen space. If you’re organized enough (and own pretty dishes),… Read More
Spicy Sausage, Escarole, and White Bean Stew
A few months ago Dan brought home Fine Cooking’s One-Pot Meals publication. The recipes looked delicious and the fact that they claim to be made in just one pot made them even more… Read More
