Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Inspiration for an easy front porch makeover
When it comes to decorating, so often we focus our attention on the interior of our home. After all, it’s where we spend the most time. But with nice weather rolling in, we’ll all be…
5 ways to add personality to your laundry room
Photo courtesy of Kelly @hartley_home When it comes to decorating, the laundry room is usually the last space we give our attention. But what if a pretty laundry room made you to actually want to…
5 simple, budget-friendly things that make a beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape
Originally published: 11/12/2019 What makes a house a home? The answer is probably a lot of things. Knowing where the light switches are, your favorite art on the walls, the memories of happy and sad…
How we can help our families grow in charity this year
The other day, I was shopping out at our local grocery store. As I was picking out produce, six feet apart from other shoppers and slightly sweaty behind my mask, a t-shirt hanging off to…
She sang the national anthem for the NFL at 8 months pregnant. Meet Amanda Vernon, singer, songwriter, and mom of 4
Ever since Amanda was a little girl, she had a dream. She loved to sing, and hoped that she could someday combine her passion for singing with her love for her favorite team, the Green…
Survival Mode Series: Seeking and Appreciating Beauty
(Also, see the January Edition: Tending to the Body, February Edition: Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Health, and March Edition: Organization ) When we started this Survival Mode series in January, we had no idea that…
8 tricks for when you’re decorating on a budget
I love getting new pieces for our home and making home updates—I mean really, who doesn’t like picking out something that comes in perfect condition neatly shipped to your front door? But let’s face it:…
8 movies for a stay-at-home date night with your spouse
On those rare nights when my husband and I FINALLY have the kids in bed and somehow are still awake enough to try and watch a movie together, nothing is more frustrating that spending half…
This micro-preemie beating the odds is a true Christmas miracle
photo by: Lawren Rose Photograhy When Brooke Fowler was admitted to the hospital 23 weeks into her pregnancy, she never imagined she’d be giving birth to her son, Charlie, just one week later. Brooke was…
Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…
