Installing Our Kitchen Backsplash
January 17, 2021
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When we were building our home, we decided to skip on them installing a kitchen backsplash and wanted to do it ourselves after we moved in. I ended up finding a gorgeous (and budget-friendly) tile that I fell in love with. We had to keep ourselves busy during quarantine and...
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Christmas in July QVC Roundup
July 20, 2020
It's the most wonderful time of the year!! Ok, maybe not, but we can pretend it is, right? There is so much negativity to read about on the internet these days, so I thought it would be fun to bring a little happiness to your eyes with this list of...
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Favorites From The West Elm Bedding Sale
April 13, 2020
One question I get asked about all the time is, "where did I get our bedding in our master bedroom?" Well, today you're in luck because I'm sharing a list of my favorite purchases from the West Elm bedding sale. Some of these prices are outrageously good. I've rounded up...
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Combining Open Shelving and Cabinets
March 28, 2020
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Designing Our Kitchen and Combining Open Shelving and Cabinets When it comes to the design of our new home, the kitchen design is my #1. Today, I want to chat about how I plan on combining open shelves and cabinets in our kitchen. As this is where we will spend...
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What To Decorate With This Spring
March 5, 2020
Hello, my friends! I've been seeing so many pretty little things online to decorate with this Spring! I know that I'm ready for Spring, but I don't think my home decor is quite ready. Luckily, my friends at Anthropologie are giving me all the feels with their home decor products....
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Brass Sconce Roundup
March 4, 2020
Today, I'm so excited to share my brass sconce roundup with you! These beauties can all be found at Wayfair. I must admit that my house is probably 80% furnished by Wayfair. You can find anything on it from lighting, bedding, kitchen appliances, and more. I knew that I wanted...
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Builder Grade Kitchen Into Your Dream Kitchen
February 27, 2020
Is it possible to get the kitchen of your dreams from a builder grade kitchen? YES! We spent months figuring out which builder to go with when building our very first home. Omaha has A TON of options and building is very popular out here. We decided on a semi-custom...
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Bedroom Refresh with Joss and Main
February 18, 2020
Springtime is right around the corner and It's time for springtime bedroom refresh in collaboration with Joss and Main. From adding greenery to cozy bedding and beautiful lighting, I'm sharing a few of my favorite pieces to get you inspired and in the mood for a little refresh of your...
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How To Add Dreamy Kitchen Hardware In Your Home
February 9, 2020
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Probably my most asked question on Instagram would have to be my dreamy kitchen hardware. Where did I get that gorgeous kitchen hardware? Naturally, I wrote a blog post about it. What are your thoughts on mixing metals in your home decor? I have mixed metals going on throughout our...
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Creating a Cozy Neutral Home
February 9, 2020
Today I'm talking about creating a cozy neutral home for yourself. It's easier than you think to add neutrals to your space. You can find some of my favorites listed below. Simply click on the photo of each item and it will take you to the product link. Lory Pouf...
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7 Best Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day Decor
January 31, 2020
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If you are joining me from Nancy at the Simply Styled Inspo Blog - welcome to The Decor Spot. I've rounded up my favorite budget-friendly Valentine's Day decor from Target. If you are looking to do an adorable breakfast bar for your loved one(s), read on for more ideas. I...
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World Market Buy More Save More Sale!
January 30, 2020
World Market is having a buy more save more sale going on right now! It should come as no surprise that my entire house is filled with World Market products. It is by far one of my favorite home decor stores out there. I thought it seemed right to do...
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How To Style Your Shelves
January 9, 2020
I recently went to Target to once again spend all of my money and I came across the most adorable Valentine's Day decor from the dollar spot. Now, I must admit that I'm not a big fan of celebrating Valentine's Day, but now that I'm married and a mother to...
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Simplicity in the Kitchen
November 22, 2019
Decorating for the holidays can be overwhelming if you don't have a plan in place. What theme are you going for this year? I like to keep it simple in the kitchen. Our kitchen colors are white, brass, hints of copper and white oak. They blend together beautifully and make...
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Holiday Decor Deals
November 12, 2019
Christmas decorating is in full swing at our house. I found some great deals online for holiday decor. Keep reading and click on the titles for a direct link to each product. 1. SET OF 3 Flocked Pine Trees How cute would these be outside along your entryway as you walk...
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Laura Lee Designs Chandelier Installation
October 24, 2019
Talking about my Laura Lee Designs Chandelier installation today! I recently had the opportunity to partner with Laura Lee Designs, Inc. on a beautiful chandelier for our front entryway. Laura Lee Designs has been manufacturing high-quality wrought-iron chandeliers, pendants, sconces and lanterns for over 25 years. Each fixture is hand-made to order...
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We Now Have Grass
September 26, 2019
I never thought I would be so excited to see grass. We have a huge corner lot so this really pulled it all together. It's gorgeous. We are a little over two weeks away from closing on our house and they are really moving along adding the final touches. Carpet...
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Ow, she’s a brick …..house. She’s mighty-mighty, just lettin’ it all hang out
August 12, 2019
The brick is up and it looks like a dream! I was so worried about how this would look as our builder has never used this brick on a home before. Surprising, right? This is the same brick that will be on our fireplace in the living room. They won't...
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Home Update Shingles
July 26, 2019
Hi friends! We've got shingles on the roof. Really exciting thing happening and I love the dark color of the shingles. It will really standout on our all-white house. What's up next? They'll be finishing up the siding and shakes and then it's time for the white washed brick! I...
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Home Update: Framing Is Complete
July 23, 2019
WE HAVE THE SHELL OF A HOME!! It's been a minute since I've done a blog post on our home. They finished the framing this week and she is looking pretty! Up next will be siding, shakes and brick. Over on my Instagram I talk about what kind of brick...
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Lumber Delivery and Framing the House
July 9, 2019
Lumber was dropped off this morning. We couldn’t be anymore excited to see our house go up. We’ve had such a wonderful experience so far with our builders. Although, I think the workers hate the fact that we work from home and can stop over any time to check on...
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Broke Ground And Foundation Poured
June 10, 2019
On June 10th, 2019 we broke ground! My oh my! We thought June 17th-19th would be when we broke ground on our land, but we drove by today and to our surprise we saw this! Isn’t it perfect? Our sweet home. Corner lot broke ground This is such a wonderful...
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Top Picks at The Container Store
June 9, 2019
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Here they are! My TOP PICKS from The Container Store. These are items that I will be organizing my pantry with. This list will get you started with your pantry organization. #1 - Artisan Glass Canisters with oak lids These canisters are my absolute favorite pick. They come in different...
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Construction Staking & Site Layout
May 30, 2019
Staking the lot is the first step towards taking your home's design from paper and building it in real life. Staking the lot accomplishes two things. First, the boundaries of the lot are clearly established. Second, the footprint of your planned home is also marked in the same manner. We...
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May The 4th Be With You
May 4, 2019
May The 4th Be With You! It is our 1 year anniversary and we happened to get a sold sign to put out on our land lot. I saw an idea on Pinterest a few years ago. The idea is that every year on your wedding anniversary, you take a new photo...
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We Picked Lot #118
February 2, 2019
We are building a house! Welcome to my very first blog post as part of my series of blog posts about our HOME BUILDING JOURNEY! Let me start this post by saying..... We Picked Lot #118! I cannot wait to turn this lot into our beautiful home. My husband and I...
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