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Fireplaces can be a captivating focal point in any home, but outdated designs can sometimes detract from the overall aesthetic. In our case, we had a dark brown brick 1960’s fireplace with three asymmetrical ledges that desperately needed a fresh and contemporary touch. I set out thinking that this was going to be a difficult […]

Undertaking an exterior makeover is no small feat. It’s even more daunting knowing that the exterior of your home is the first thing visitors see.  A friend of ours, Becca, recently went through the process of replacing her exterior windows and siding and WOW it’s a stunner! The striking and classic blue color that she […]

One of the things I never seem to have enough of is storage space. It’s been a pain point in the past, and so, when we were house hunting a little over a year ago, it was certainly on my short-list of considerations. How much closet space is there? Is there room for a storage […]

As you can probably tell, motherhood holds a significant place of importance around here. 🙂 That’s why I’m excited to share our EM Mother’s Day gift guide! From practical items to sentimental keepsakes, this guide has something for every mother, grandmother, sister, or even for yourself. While nothing can truly repay a mother’s love and […]

“What if we build some beds for the kids?” I said to my husband. “I’ve found nice ones online, but even a big chunk of change wouldn’t get exactly what I want, and it seems like we could make something way more awesome if we spend that money on quality materials and do the work […]

We were snuggled on the couch to watch Beauty and the Beast, all five of us piled onto a single section of the sofa. I laughed to myself about the expanse of available seating to my right when those first fairytale words rang out: “Once upon a time in a far away land…”  We were […]

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 another look. 01. Mayflower Red (Benjamin Moore) This beautiful color from the Historical Collection might be a bit rich for […]

This fantastic piece by Leila of Like Mother, Like Daughter calls us forth to evangelize with beauty, and to step away from a “war of words” fought emptily by lawn signs and statement banners. In her article, she posits, “If we merely post a “respect life” sign for the benefit of perfect strangers or our […]

We moved into our home 4 years ago and have loved slowly making it our own. It feels like us, which I’ve come to learn is one of the goals in any home—to make it a true and unique reflection of the people who live within it. It was built in 1960 and has tons […]

Meet Cathleen.  Cathleen Bearse is a wife, mother, and founder of Fearless Fostering, an online support network where foster moms can find coaching, community, and encouragement as they open their homes and their hearts to children in the foster care system.  Here at Everyday Mamas, we are dedicated to helping moms embrace the sacredness of […]