We take any excuse to get dressed up, leave work early and hang out as friends (fine… I’m more like “the mom”, but I swear I‘m a super cool mom). Thus is the benefit/burden of working for someone who …
Pantone Announced Its Color of the Year and Here Is How We Feel About It
Every year, the world awaits the Pantone “color of the year” announcement, despite it actually affecting zero percent of our lives. Ever since I’ve been in design, I’ve scratched my head not knowing WHY they chose what they did and …
Sara’s House: Her Awkward-Yet-Soon-to-Be “Downton Abbey” TV Room
Welcome to the post all about our future TV room. It’s not much now. BUT ONE DAY SOON it will be a cozy, intimate, moody room where we cuddle to watch TV and take afternoon naps. Because this room is …
The Best DIY “Batch” Handmade Gifts
Gift-giving happens to be a pretty big part of the holidays. Have you heard? Heck, we’ve made NINE gift guides this year alone. And while buying a gift for your loved one who “has everything” seems like an impossible mountain …
How to Style Your Dining Table for Everyday Living
Earlier this year, while working on my MOTO (Makeover Takeover), there was one area where I felt like I had a little bit of a blind spot. I had a pretty good sense of the style I wanted to achieve, …
Our DIY Ornaments—Some VERY EASY Ideas and Some Pinterest Fails
I’ve started crafting. It’s could be part of a larger post titled “My Shocking Shift into the Parody of a Domestic Housewife” that I’ll write later, but for now, I’m very happy to report that my crafting blood has been …
Our Living Room, Dressed Up for the Holidays (With a ‘And How I Feel About It’ Running Commentary)
In my constant internal (yet playful) battle between “low-maintenance mom of two” and “internet stylist,” “mom” is currently in the lead, as she should be. Meanwhile across the street at the sofa battling arena “traditional navy blue” sofa has won …
The Link Up: A Romantic Comedy Emily LOVED, Ryann’s Secret To Sleeping Well & A Mimosa Recipe Perfect For Christmas Morning
Are you all knee-deep in your holiday decorations whilst watching your favorite holiday movie? We sure do hope so. It probably needs no reminding that December is FLYING by, so we suggest taking your mind off decorating and gift wrapping, …
Highlighting A Brand We LOVE (Plus My Thoughts On Ethically Made Things)
In all the insanity of consumerism, and knowing full well that we contribute a part to its perpetuation, we love knowing about and promoting a new brand that is using consumerism to do something. It’s a larger, layered conversation I know, …
Friday Finds: The Good Kind Of Left Overs From Cyber Monday
According to American tradition, last week was the week to be thankful and this is the week to buy stuff. I don’t know who made this up and to be honest, I’m utterly confused by it so I did some …