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• How to Tie the Perfect Ribbon Gift Bow (Video!)

  

  In case you guys are wrapping up gifts this week, I wanted to share this fancy, but deceptively easy bow trick I picked up as a 16-year-old while working at a... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 8 Ways to Prepare Your Guest Room for Holiday Hosting

  

  Do you guys have people coming to stay for the Holidays? My sister was in town the first week of December celebrating for the Holidays, so we had our guest spac... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 4 DIY Favorites of Christmas Past

  

  Making things for my home is probably one of my favorite things to do and especially so around the Holidays, as the projects are often created along with or... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Candles for That Impossible to Buy for Person

  

  We all have peeps on our Christmas list that are HARD to buy for. Whether it’s because you only know them professionally, & not personally like teachers... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Marble Tasting Plates for Holiday Entertaining

  This post has been sponsored by The J.M. Smucker Company and Kellogg Company. All thoughts & opinions are my own. It’s no secret among my family and... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Christmas 2016: Meaningful Holiday Home Tour

  

  Happy weekend! I’m excited to invite you in for a tour of our home decked out for Christmas as part of The Meaningful Holiday Home Tour, hosted by Laura of... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Leather Wrapped Wall Vase

  

  It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for wall vases. Exhibit A. Exhibit B. I just really freaking love bringing the organic lines of flowers and branches onto the... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 3 Tips for Throwing a Festive Friendsgiving Gathering

  Do you guys partake in Friendsgiving? If you’re new to the concept, Friendsgiving is a Thanksgiving meal cooked and shared between friends, often in addition... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Guestroom Office Makeover: Get the Look

  

  On the coattails of yesterday’s big reveal, I wanted to breakdown what specific pieces we used to achieve the overall look. There were a few accessories that I... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Before & After: Creating a Small-Space Guestroom with Method

  Baby Girl Francois is well on her way to taking over our current guestroom come February, and with 3 bedrooms in our home: our bedroom, my office/studio, and th... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Glam Camera Strap

  

  Ken and I recently took a little babymoon to Boston and Nantucket in early October. While we were there I was lugging my camera from place to place either... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 Clever Ways to Incorporate Blanket Storage In Your Home

  This time of year I find myself reaching for a blanket almost daily. Whether it’s to curl up with while watching a movie or adding an extra layer to the bed as... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• How to Shop for Vintage Like a Pro

  

  When scouting vintage and thrifted pieces for the home, it’s all about finding that right, one-of-a-kind piece for the space, but “the hunt” can often be super... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Wood Dowel Blanket Ladder

  

  Happy Friday Guys! I’ve decided to relaunch the DIY blanket ladder we made back in 2013, because the original photos were pretty darn horrible and my blog was... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Mid Mod Planter

  

  Despite concerted efforts at cultivating a green thumb, I’ve never quite been able to unlock the mystery of houseplants. So thank goodness I married a man with... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Dress to Throw Pillow: Repurposing Fashion into Home Decor

  This beautiful silk Ikat dress from Jcrew has been hanging, unworn at the back of my closet since about 2011. I haven’t worn it in years because it’s a bit too... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• It’s a Girl!

  

  Good Monday Morning! If we’re friends on Instagram, this will probably be old hat news to you, but I thought I’d share here on F&M that Ken and I are... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Class Update: How to Make a Brass Wall Sconce

  

  Happy Friday to you! Before diving full force into the weekend ahead, I wanted to share a little update about my DIY Lighting Skillshare class. (Catch the... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Our {Pre-Baby} Mini Bedroom Makeover

  There are a ton of changes that take place when you’re expecting. Major physical changes, extra dietary requirements, and feeling a bit up-in-the-clouds spacey... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Pretty Plate Clock DIY

  

  With our guest room taking on a new roll as the nursery, Ken and I have been busy adding guest room functionality to my blog room. It’s like musical rooms aroun... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL