I'm trying to be better at celebrating progress. I'm the type who accomplishes something and is immediately thinking about what I need to do next. Or wishing I'd done more. I'm working on giving myself a break and celebrating progress over perfection. You should join me! Let's kick it off by sharing the progress made in 2020. Despite all its drama, 2020 was...

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Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post. As usual, all opinions are mine.You've heard me lament the process of meal planning and grocery shopping more than once, in stories. Well, I finally sat down and brainstormed ways to make the process easier- especially during this busy holiday season. And everything came up "have your groceries delivered." ha! I've been using Walmart Grocery Pick...

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 Thank you, Wayfair for sponsoring this post!Ever since the layered doormat trend, it feels like front porch decor has leveled up. Have you noticed? I'm seeing pillows, throws, stools, rugs, the works. And you know what? I'm not mad at it. It's fun creating a festive vignette to greet people walking by or coming over for a visit.  Wayfair's Holiday Decor Event has so...

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I've shared a few round-ups from Wayfair's Early Access Black Friday Sale over on Like-to-Know-it but figured I'd share here too. The sale includes a variety of categories, but since I've been on the hunt for bedding I decided to feed two birds with one scone and peruse that one! There are so many great bedding items that it was hard to narrow...

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Thank you Command Brand for sponsoring this post. All opinions are Mine.A few weeks ago, I showed you my 'Monica closet.' It was embarrassing but I wanted you to see the real-life before. After lots of purging and sorting, I'm happy to report that instead of a cluttered catch-all, I now have organized craft storage as well as a place to store my...

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I've been a DIYer for a long time. Like all the way back when DIY = making a memo board or recovering a seat cushion. Now it seems DIY means renovating entire rooms and building furniture from scratch. While I don't see myself joining the big leagues, this year I challenged myself to make something with wood and a drill and to do...

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Thank you Joss & Main for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.We've been in our home for 5 years in December and we hadn't made ONE update in the Master Bathroom. Not one! How is that possible?! When I had the chance to shop Joss & Main's Winter Edit, I couldn't wait to use it as motivation to update our bath...

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Thank you Command Brand for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are mine.Ever since I DIY’d this art ledge I’ve been looking forward to swapping out the art for seasonal prints. Halloween is the perfect time to change it up and surprise my kids who are always begging for more Halloween decor! When Command Brand approached me to share their Command Adjustable...

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 I've always wanted to create a family costume! But if I'm being honest, I can be a little...let's just say "behind" with getting the kids' costumes, let alone planning five. This year feels like I'm nearing the end of the little kid era so I decided now was the time to make it happen. Guys, I don't mean to brag but I think...

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Thank you Eckrich for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are my own.Holidays that encourage us to open our homes to one another are my kind of holidays. Halloween is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to your neighbors or get to know them a bit better. If we're being honest, sometimes we just need an excuse! One way to ‘treat’ your...

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This post is sponsored by Handy Paint. As always, all opinions are my own.A few weeks ago I shared our plans for our entrance from the garage. It was looking kind of sad and our hall tree was chipping and needed a fresh coat of paint. I never liked the initial color- it always felt out of place. I decided to just tackle...

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When I was looking for a rug for Dax, I scoured the internet to find something affordable and boy-ish. In case you're curious, I chose this one- it's so gorgeous but features Dax's favorite color prominently- I tried to force him to choose green as his favorite color, but failed; it's blue. This rug also has more green in it than the stock...

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Thank you Libby’s for sponsoring this post. I'm going to let you in on a little secret. My kids will eat almost anything if it's deconstructed. Example: Me: Kids want a salad? Kids: No! ORMe: Guys, I made a choose-your-own-toppings salad bar! Kids: Cool! Yum! ...

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This will be short and sweet- I'm on the hunt for a dining table and as is the case with every big purchase I make, I'm overthinking it and trying to get the moon, under $1000. At least I'm consistent. ;) Here are my ideal requirements: ...

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 Recently, I was contacted by Triangle Home Design Decor Magazine to create a mood board of my living room for their August newsletter- but what I'm calling the aspirational version. I've created many "looks for less," but never have I created a "look for more." It was super fun and also um, I want it all. I shared some of my thoughts about...

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. Who wants to hang onto summer just a little bit longer? Granted, it's been a weird one but nothing beats lazy mornings, pool time, and summer fare. I don't have much of a green thumb but I grew basil this summer and really enjoyed it. I...

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Slowly but surely we're getting the first floor together. I don't know what's "normal," but our pace feels so slow, guys! I keep thinking of a proverb we received from an older African gentleman in our first year of marriage "Little by Little, the bird builds its nest"- in his language. So sweet and oft thought of when I'm getting impatient. We made...

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Hey friends! At last, I bring you the girls' shared bedroom! It's a little luxe, a little magical, and a little bit boho. I've been working on it for forever, changing my mind often, and teasing it for months. Ha! But I'm calling it done even with a few projects I want to tackle later. The girls are happy; I'm happy! So do...

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One of the most fun things we use the Patio for is an outdoor movie night. Clearly, we had no idea it would basically become our real-life movie theater experience (Darn Covid) but it now serves as that too. It's a really simple set up but I get asked about it often so I wanted to break down how to set up an...

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We finally stained our DIY pergola! It was always our intent to stain it, but once it was finished, we found ourselves just wanting to enjoy it! As the months passed, we noticed the wood splintering and getting gray/weathered and figured it was time. It was a big job best accomplished in the spring before temps hit the 100s (hello North Carolina summers)...

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You guys! We made it! We've arrived at the end of the One Room Challenge! Air hugs and jazz hands all around! What an eventful 8 weeks (in more ways than one)! I'm excited to show you the final result of the past 8 weeks- and really 8 months since we first began discussing this project. Joe and I knew we needed a...

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I can't believe it's almost time for the final One Room Challenge reveal! Agh! We still have a few things to do and it's down to the wire! If you're new, here's what I've shared so far: ...

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Welcome to Week 6 of the One Room Challenge! Week 5 was canceled (you can read about that here)* but I'm excited to share the next (and a big!) step in the process- making the wall shelves! If you're new, check out weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 to catch up on our Office Nook progress! The biggest challenge we faced with our DIY shelves...

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I can't believe it's week 4 of the One Room Challenge! I also can't believe we finally have a floating desk! But first, if you're new here, let me catch you up. We've been working to make an empty nook in our kitchen into a homework spot for the kids, a place for a family computer, and a place for me to work....

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Between my kids wrapping up school (this last week of remote learning has been as tough as the first!), traveling (we're at the beach!), and general busy-ness, I can't say I have much progress to share with the One Room Challenge. But I didn't want to totally ignore the fact that I owe you an update on our kid-friendly office nook, so here...

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The first step to creating an office nook in our kitchen was figuring out the desk. That was a challenge and took forever. We settled on white oak and found two 8/4 pieces that were long enough- about 103 inches. In hindsight, it seems like a miracle that we found those! (I'll share more about those later as they're being installed)! As for...

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Well, I went and registered for the Spring 2020 ORC™! I considered joining last month but decided against it, blaming too many half-done projects. And let's be honest. I was scared. But you've heard me say it once and you'll hear me say it again- Feel the fear, and do it anyway! As the week 1 posts starting rolling in, I felt instant...

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I'm sure I'm not the only one looking around my home at all the projects that are half done or yet to be started. I mean there's something about being 'stuck' at home that opens our eyes to things we've been ignoring. Or sometimes, nothing's bugging us but we're itching for a change. Either way, getting projects done while under a stay at...

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Our current sofa is GORGEOUS and super comfy but it's linen which apparently you can't touch. I have 3 rambunctious kiddos and while we don't eat in the living room, it's literally 3 feet away from where we do eat and a few more feet from the kitchen. Let's just say my kids aren't rule followers and I need a sofa I can...

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I don't always do gift guides, but when I do, I include face masks. ha. Who would have thought?! This Mother's Day might be a little different, but I'm thankful to be surrounded by my people even if we're bored in the house. bored in the house. bored. My perfect Mother's Day usually involves pretty things, not having to cook, and quality time....

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We had a few reasons for choosing a modern pergola for the patio. I love that a pergola allows light into the house, vs. a screened-in porch that limits light. I love that you can dress up basic concrete with a simple and stylish area rug, and I love the price. Cement is much more affordable than a floating deck or tile, either of...

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Let me start by saying we love to color eggs (as evidenced by this very thorough science experiment!) and we love a good egg hunt. And while my kids aren't known to love the Easter Bunny I have been known to try to force a photo. ;) But at its core, Easter is a time my family celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ....

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When I shared the kids' Easter baskets on Instagram stories last year, I got lots of questions about what I put in them. I try to avoid candy and cheaply made toys that they will tire of or break within a few uses, yet, still keep it affordable. So I thought I'd whip up a quick post with some fun, budget-friendly Easter basket...

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Have you ever looked at a room and you just couldn't take it anymore?! This describes our dining room. Even my 10-year-old comments, "mom, we need a new table!" Our table was purchased during my farmhouse phase so the style no longer reflects the rest of our home. But I could get over that- really, I could!-- if it wasn't for the quality...

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Thank you OREO Cookies for sponsoring this post. Discover the Stufabilities with OREO Cookies and Lowes Foods! You are going to love this easy 5 ingredient Valentine's Day treat! This recipe was inspired by Genevieve. She pitched me and her siblings the cutest idea- a restaurant called Treat-za. The menu would consist of dessert-themed pizzas (Get it? Treat-za rhymes with pizza... How cute...

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I always wanted this book set but could never stomach the price. I'm talking from the time Genevieve was a baby and I originally came across it. Fast forward 10 years later and I knew I wanted to incorporate a cute and classic set of books in the girls' room. I started searching and found a 1/2 set of the beautiful puffin books...

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It's been a few months, ahem 4, but this party is too cute not to share! You guys know I have a running list of party themes I want to use and a space theme birthday party has been high on that list for years. When Dax couldn't decide what he wanted I jumped on it since a) he loves outer space and...

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It's baaaack. Not to be dramatic or anything but I'm comin back at ya with some killer looks for less. We've got a World Market look for less, a Lulu and Georgia look for less, a Serena and Lily look for less, and more! I always start these by saying, of course, there will be differences in size, quality, craftsmanship, etc (although sometimes...

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I can't believe how many affordable options for stylish lighting exist! Whenever I feel impatient to buy something (which is like all the time, haha), I have to remind myself that there will be even more great options later. Remember when I was searching for a budget-friendly chandelier? I had such a hard time coming up with inexpensive, stylish fixtures. Now there are...

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