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• Meaningful Holiday Home Tour

  

  Call me curious, Christmas-crazy, or maybe even downright nosy?! But I love seeing how other people ‘do’ Christmas at their house. Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• A Perfectly Plaid Holiday Table

  

  After an insanely fun media console styling session last month, Tasha from Tchotchkes Interior Design and I have teamed up again to bring a little nostalgic... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• How to Hang Garland Without Damaging Your Walls

  

  I’m popping in quickly this weekend to share how to hang garland in your house without permanently nailing it to the wall. This is not sponsored; I’ve just had ... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• How-To: The Nordic Style Christmas Tree Basket

  

  As I was naming this blog post yesterday, it occurred to me just how simplistic and all around ‘common-sense-esque’ it sounded. How hard can it be to put your... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Holiday Tassel Garland with The Forest Fern

  

  I have a handful of Holiday decorations that I look forward to bringing out each year. (We’re big on Scandinavian traditions at this house. Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2017 LIFESTYLE

• DIY Holiday Card Moodboard (Video!)

  

  OMG. I can’t believe I’m already writing this, but I’ve got HOLIDAYS on the brain! Our Gold Foil Christmas cards from Mixbook arrived in the mail, and in the... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 3 Tips for Selecting Nursery Window Coverings

  

  Before becoming a parent, I had no idea just how important window treatments were in nurseries. Aside from their appearance (though that’s pretty high up there... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• How to Style Your Media Console

  

  I have a complex love/hate relationship with the TV. Netflix and of course, The Bachelor, are integral parts of the simple American life we lead, but that... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Crash Course Event – 15% Off!

  

  Raise your hand if you’ve ever sorted through 1000 YouTube tutorials or read even more DIY blog posts just to figure out how to do a common household repair or... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• No Makeup Home Tour: My Place IRL

  

  When Kyla of House of Hipsters asked if I wanted to be apart of the No Makeup Home Tour she was hosting, it was an immediate ‘yes’ from me. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Du Jour: Paper Leather Tote

  

  Anyone else geek out over innovative materials–ones that make you stop and rethink the widely accepted use for a common item? I came across this paper product... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• The Great Labor Day Honey Harvest + 4 Easy Ways to Help the Bees!

  Over Labor Day, we spent the weekend at my husband, Ken’s family farm in Manchester, Iowa harvesting honey from my father-in-law’s bee hives. Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Global Style, Feel Good Design with Meridian

  As my tastes refine and style evolves, I find myself increasingly more intentional about the pieces I choose for my home. As you guys know, I’m a big advocate... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Crash Course Event with Projects in Person – Nov 1st

  

  Homeowners, get ready! I’m teaming up with Minneapolis remodelers, DIYers, and industry experts for a 3 hour crash course in all things DIY for the home. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Tips from a Pro on How to Clean Your Vintage Rug

  

  Kitchens, by design, are nearly entirely hard, wipeable surfaces, so I love the warmth and texture vintage rugs bring to these kinds of spaces. Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Geometric Metal Wall Hanging

  

  I’ve been playing around with geometric metal shapes that I found on Etsy recently, and rather than making some kind of statement jewelry with them, I decided t... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Mindful Design: Redefining Luxury with St. Frank Textiles

  One of my most favorite design trends or movements at the moment is the concept of mindful design. Socially conscious by nature, mindful design is the push... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Small Space Living at Its Finest: A Family of 5’s Inspiring Black & White RV

  I’ve long been intrigued by the tiny house concept and the socially conscience push towards smaller home footprints + simpler living. Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Ashley Mary Art Studio Tour

  

  Earlier this year when I was so pregnant I was literally about to pop, I had the pleasure of photographing painter, illustrator & prop stylist extraordinair... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Simple Stylings’ Bright & Renovated DIY Kitchen

  

  I recently caught up with the lovely Summer Hogan, brains behind lifestyle site, Simple Stylings, and she was kind enough to share her stunning DIY kitchen... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL