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Adding Curb Appeal with a Painted Driveway

Ever thought about adding curb appeal with a painted driveway? Talk about a major wow factor! I painted my driveway with a lattice design, but really the options are endless. Read on as I share the full tutorial and products I used to achieve this look.

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Those of you who have followed along my entire building process know I’m not afraid of taking a risk and doing something totally out of the norm. To back up just a bit, our original landscaping plans (Click here to see) had the same lattice design BUT it was supposed to be done with pavers. By the time we finished building and landscaping our yard, we had maxed out our budget and the driveway pavers got cut. read more

Spring Cleaning my Outdoor Patio

I don’t know about you but I have a whole list of projects and parties planned for this summer. I’ve shared a few of these listed projects on my Instagram. I’ve even checked off a few, but the rest are all pending on getting my outdoor patios cleaned and ready for the warm weather.

Spring/Summer Projects (the Short list):

Paint my old ratty patio table & chairs –Check
Furnish my pergola patio – working on it… Did you see my last post?
Clean my windows, doors, and brick – Talking more about that today
Build an integrated BBQ station – might be ambitious
Build window planter boxes for my patio- I know I can do this!

Spring Cleaning my Outdoor Patio

In all my years of blogging this is the easiest tutorial I’ve ever written. Probably because its one of the easiest projects to check off the list. All you need is a hose, WINDEX® Outdoor Spray, a little bit of time, and maybe some upbeat tunes to encourage a good break down sesh in the backyard. Yes I just brought the party to spring cleaning! You can snag your WINDEX® outdoor sprayer at your local Home Depot or online HERE. read more

The Serena & Lily Memorial Day Sale Starts Now

It’s Here! Do you LOVE sales? Me too, which is precisely why I’m sharing my FAVORITE HOME SALE of the year with all you bargain hunters like me! The Serena & Lily Memorial Day Sale starts Now. All styles are marked down site wide from today May 22- May 28. I shop this sale every year, so here is all the dirt on what you need to know. Serena & Lily believes living well begins at home and so do I. They are known for their fresh take on casual dining, their luxurious linens, and their weather-proof collections that make the outdoors a true extension of your home. I love Serena & Lily for their crisp “coastal vibe”. Everything is 20% off, making it their biggest Sale of the year. Use Code: GOCOASTAL read more

The perfect reading space: 4 ingredients to a cozy window seat

Window seats are so cozy and inviting. I love finding my kiddos all curled up reading a book or soaking in the sites outside. In fact, I love to sit and read bedtime stories here too. I recently blogged about my girls shared room, but I hadn’t quite finished up this little corner. You can click here to see the rest of this fun floral space, but today I am sharing the 4 ingredients to a cozy window seat. Create your perfect reading space by checking off the list below!

Here is what the window seat looked like before. It’s pretty bare and uninviting. read more

Mother’s Day Gift Guide for all Ages

It’s May first, which means Mother’s Day is right around the corner. I always love getting together with the important women in my life in celebration of Motherhood. Whether you are gifting your mother, wife, grandmother, sister, or friend- I’ve got you covered. Today I’m sharing my Mother’s Day gift guide for all ages and budgets. Don’t forget to tell the women you love how special they are!

*Affiliate links used throughout this post! Thank you for your support. read more

A Colorful Spring/Summer Table Scape

Are you looking for an affordable and easy table for the warmer months of the year? Today I am sharing a colorful spring/summer table scape.

I’ve partnered with Walmart.com in collaboration with Drew Barrymore’s new Flower Line. Creating a stylish table/space doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. I am amazed at how many beautifully designed home furnishings and decor pieces I have found at Walmart. This new collection is no exception. I am so thrilled with the quality of the pieces I purchased. read more

German Pancakes – Low Carb Recipe

Have you ever had German pancakes? My kids absolutely love this yummy breakfast also known as Dutch boy pancakes. Around my house we call them “creepy crawlers” because of the way the batter creeps up the sides of the pan as it cooks. Today I have included my original recipe AND the low carb or keto version as well!

Only six simple ingredients and five minutes to prepare this breakfast. It will surely become a family favorite at your house too! I have found the the metal vs glass pan works better. read more

Way Day- Wayfair 36 Hour Sale

You all know I love a good deal and I love to share them with you! Wayfair is holding its annual Way Day Sale right now and it only last 36 hours. I have linked some of my favorites from the most asked about categories on my Instagram. Take advantage of the free fast shipping and order away! Also Keep in mind that a lot of these products will sell out, so act quick if you love something! I’ll be filling my cart with some goodies too.

*Affilitate links used throughout this post.

Click Here to Shop the Entire Way Day Sale

Way Day Console/sofa tables- My favories (Scroll through images and click to shop)

Way Day Beds- Scroll through my sale favorites and click to shop

Bookcases- My fav

Way Day Sofas/Sections- Scroll through my sale favorites and click to shop

Chests & nightstands

Way Day Accent Chairs

Dining Chairs & Bar Stools (multiple color options for most)

Dining Tables

Lighting

Rugs

My Rug – comes in round shape & navy boarder option too! read more

Colorful Bedroom Retreat

Did you know you can have a bedroom retreat full of color? Creating a calming space you actually want to come home and relax in is about more than just comfy furniture and all white everything. If your walls are a loud & vibrant, it’s going to do nothing for your stress level. But you don’t have to resign yourself to plain white. Take some inspiration from my sister’s new colorful bedroom retreat!

As colorful as this room is, it still feels totally serene. How? It’s called a triadic color scheme. The colors that are situated at 120 degrees from each other (creating a triangle)on the color wheel create a triadic color scheme. See below. These colors work in harmony with each other, esp when one color is used dominantly and the other two remaining colors as highlights. read more

How to Frame a Vintage Hermès Scarf

Do you have a vintage silk Hermès scarf collecting dust in your closet or are you simply looking for a unique piece of art to hang on your wall? Today I have partnered with Frame It Easy to share with you how to frame a vintage Hermès scarf.

This is a sponsored post, as always all options are my own.

I recently shared with my Instagram peeps what I would be doing with my silk Hermès scarf. I was shocked to hear so many of you have had similar heirlooms just sitting in boxes collecting dust. I would definitely consider these scarves to be art, and just like art, they can appreciate over time. read more