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November 25, 2020
It's that time of year! My favorite things for 2020...
February 19, 2020
I'll admit it. I was ignorant about Berlin, Germany. I...
January 30, 2020
I installed this corkboard wall in a matter of hours,...
January 7, 2020
There you have it, ladies and gentlemen. The classic oxymoron....
December 13, 2019
I did it! I survived another year of decorating cookies...
December 13, 2019
This post was originally written in 2016, but who doesn't...
December 9, 2019
If you have no Christmas shopping done and pretty much...
December 3, 2019
It's that time of year! Christmas tree shopping in Michigan...
November 27, 2019
Woah. Not that it's anything new, but since I've been...
November 12, 2019
Yup. I'm still in fall decorating mode around here. Christmas...
November 6, 2019
Well the fall decorating just doesn’t stop around these parts!...
November 4, 2019
Why do I struggle so much with titles? "Amber bottles,...
October 29, 2019
I decorated my porch with mums, and it looks like...
September 4, 2019
Whhhhhhhooouuuuuuuffffpppptttttssshhhh! That's me. I'm blowing the dust off of this...
November 19, 2018
Happy Favorite Things week! Ok, maybe not a whole week,...
October 17, 2018
Soooo here's a little explanation for you. I started this...
October 16, 2018
Clever title, eh? Don't judge. I'm a little rusty at...
August 20, 2018
Welp. It's here. I start back to school this week,...
August 5, 2018
It's still Best of Charleston week! Let's see. I talked...
August 4, 2018
Continuing the theme of all things Charleston over here, I'm...
July 30, 2018
It's Charleston week, y'all! We're talkin' window boxes, doors, and...
July 23, 2018
I have a dining room that I don't use. There....
April 16, 2018
The weather here in Michigan is struggling (for lack of...
April 12, 2018
Ok. Wanna see the plan? In week 1 of the One...
April 9, 2018
If you haven't heard already, Target had a new line...
April 7, 2018
You read that right. ORC...One Room Challenge. I've never joined...
January 15, 2018
I am an English teacher who doesn't read books. There....
January 8, 2018
I'm 44 years old, and I've been watching the Golden...
January 3, 2018
I'm posting my year-in-review three days into the next year....
December 18, 2017
It's a Christmas tour! With really cool bloggers! And it...
August 2, 2017
I did a little experiment today. I walked into my...
April 26, 2017
Heydy Ho! That's right, folks. I'm here in the middle...
April 18, 2017
Coming over from Sarah at Life on Virginia Street? Welcome!...
March 6, 2017
When we first started this very-diy-adventure we call the basement,...
February 26, 2017
It's a BIG WEEK for us Haven girls! Tickets go...
February 22, 2017
Happy Wednesday! I'm back with some midweek mentions. You know--stuff...
February 21, 2017
Well, the basement has been slow-moving recently. Sometimes those rascals...
February 15, 2017
Happy Wednesday! In an effort to make myself check in...
February 10, 2017
Monday: Feeling alright! Walked into three sneezes today. That can't...
February 1, 2017
You may have heard the new buzz word recently and...
December 19, 2016
In typical Chris fashion, I am still decorating days before...
December 17, 2016
Family room? Living room? What's the difference? It's a room...
December 12, 2016
Happy Monday, and more importantly, happy first day of the...
December 5, 2016
Hey hey! Things are happening around here (follow on IG...
November 28, 2016
Happy "it's almost Christmas" Monday! That may sound dramatic, but...
November 21, 2016
Happy Monday--otherwise known as the first day of my two-day...
October 17, 2016
I recently made a little project for Eighteen25 fans, and...
October 14, 2016
I'm a party planner. There's just no way around it....
October 10, 2016
Am I one of the six women in this country...
September 30, 2016
It's here, folks. Fall is upon us, and I'm loving...
September 26, 2016
Soooo I've been to Europe a few times now, and...
September 21, 2016
When cancer decided to visit my life and wreak total...
August 15, 2016
Oh man. Where do I begin? I am somehow going...
June 6, 2016
Hi all! Sorry about the absenteeism recently. I guess I...
May 4, 2016
I'm a high school teacher!! I shout it from the rooftops...
April 20, 2016
Ahhhh….the master bedroom. It has eluded me for years, and...
April 12, 2016
April 12th, 2008. My very first post. Happy Blogiversary to...
March 23, 2016
Well hello! If you're stopping by from My Repurposed Life,...
March 17, 2016
So (almost) every week, I try to share something fashionable....
March 15, 2016
Ever find yourself sitting down to blog, only to realize...
February 23, 2016
I received a message asking about some paint colors in...
February 17, 2016
Well, Valentine's Day is behind us, so our focus is...
January 12, 2016
It's a blustery, cold snow day here (holla!!), so I'm...
December 31, 2015
Nope. You didn't miss this post. It's late. I'm actually...
December 16, 2015
Hi. I'm back. It's another recap, and I'm thrilled. I...
December 15, 2015
Ok, we're back with another day of features from the...
December 14, 2015
Happy Monday! Happy "week after amazing room tours" Monday! I...
December 11, 2015
Well, my Christmas decorating is in full swing. I tend...
December 8, 2015
Welcome to DAY 2 of the Christmas Room Tour! More importantly,...
November 22, 2015
Ahhh yes. Christmas cards. Professional photographer? Hello, tripod. Haircuts? No...
November 19, 2015
A few weeks ago, I posted this little Halloween/fall project...
September 25, 2015
My three favorite things about decorating for Halloween? Glitter, black...
September 8, 2015
Got a calendar? Mark it. We are planning some big...
August 7, 2015
Thank you so much for all your kind messages about...
July 28, 2015
I’m back!!! Right now you’re thinking, “You left?” Yes, I’ve...
May 4, 2015
Aside from working, planning for Haven, going to softball games,...
February 9, 2015
I’m organizing my office right now, and I suspect I’ll...
February 6, 2015
For someone who doesn’t really decorate for Valentine’s Day, I...
January 31, 2015
Can you believe it’s already here? Time to talk Haven,...
January 30, 2015
My go-to show Scandal is on, and I can’t figure...
January 28, 2015
Remember when I built these bookshelves for my daughter? Ohhhh...
December 29, 2014
I’m not gonna lie. While most people are saying, “Can...
December 19, 2014
Well apparently you guys like some Christmas ideas, eh? Thanks...
December 12, 2014
Happy Friday! I am beyond thrilled to say those words...
December 8, 2014
It’s an exciting day, folks! The 2nd Annual Holiday Home...
December 1, 2014
The holidays are here and Christmas presents are on the...
November 24, 2014
Thanksgiving is nearly here—hooray!—so I thought it was about time...
November 22, 2014
I'm not decorating for Christmas yet (Hello? Thanksgiving, anyone?), but...
November 17, 2014
Remember when my husband (and many helpers!) busted tail to...
November 13, 2014
Well, it’s here. Snow. According to Michigan standards, it’s just...
November 10, 2014
Well hello, strangers. I hear ya. I’ve been a sporadic...
October 17, 2014
Whoa! It’s been a busy week around these parts. Parent...
October 9, 2014
Well, Happy Birthday to US! Welcome back to another installment...
October 6, 2014
Well, it’s far from a finished reveal, but the progress...
September 29, 2014
It alllll started with a Homecoming dance. My son came...
September 19, 2014
After going through old posts, I think I have an...
August 28, 2014
Happy Thursday and welcome to those of you coming from...
August 13, 2014
My friend called me out. My outfits were getting a...
August 8, 2014
I love finding new ways to implement a pretty tray...
August 1, 2014
Apparently I like to hack all my window treatments. As...
July 25, 2014
Happy Friday! As “that time of year” approaches us, I...
July 24, 2014
Today was a big day. I had my LAST chemo...
July 4, 2014
Well, happy Friday! And Happy Fourth of July! Hopefully, you’re...
June 30, 2014
Happy "countdown to Fourth of July" week! It’s one of...
June 25, 2014
Well, hello. It’s been a long time since my last...
January 14, 2014
Hey there! If you're following along on Facebook, you know...
January 9, 2014
When you live in Michigan, and your winter (technically 2...
December 23, 2013
It's not Christmas yet, so I still have time to...
December 18, 2013
Hey there! If you're coming over from DIY Showoff, welcome!...
December 17, 2013
You asked, and I'm answering! Sweaters (cable knit in particular)...
December 12, 2013
Hello hello! What's that? You want to see MORE Christmas...
December 11, 2013
First and foremost, thank you for all your wonderful messages...
December 9, 2013
Well hello there! Happy tour day! While I'm excited to...
December 5, 2013
Could this be the greatest Christmas tour of all time?...
December 2, 2013
Happy December to you! In other words, happy month of...
November 28, 2013
THE biggest Silhouette sale of the year is taking place...
November 25, 2013
December is almost here, and I'm juuuuust starting to freak...
November 18, 2013
With the upcoming holiday season, I find myself diligently trying...
November 13, 2013
We have lived away from our family for almost 20...
November 4, 2013
Happy November 4th!--otherwise known as 50 days until Christmas. Awww...
November 2, 2013
One of my favorite childhood memories was taco night. Almost...
October 30, 2013
I don't even know where to begin with this post....
October 23, 2013
My friend Lindsay from Makely School for Girls decided to host...
October 12, 2013
First things first--you guys are funny! You had so many...
October 11, 2013
In the next few months, we have a bathroom renovation...
October 9, 2013
It is officially official. As of 8:14 this morning, I...
October 4, 2013
Well this was an easy choice for this week! Michelle...
October 3, 2013
This post brought to you by Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat...
October 2, 2013
Whoops. You really should be used to this by now....
September 30, 2013
Happy Monday! Fall is here (woo hop!), and I've been...
September 26, 2013
The last several days have been an absolute whirlwind for...
September 20, 2013
Happy Friday! I'm interrupting BA Friday to join in on...
September 13, 2013
One of my favorite people in blogland is Freckles Chick....
September 6, 2013
Can you believe I've been blogging all these years, and...
August 21, 2013
If you'll remember, I redid my son's tween bedroom last...
August 17, 2013
Happy Friday and happy weekend to you. If you're with...
August 14, 2013
So we'll get back to our regularly scheduled European tour...
August 12, 2013
Happy Monday to you! We've been busy with projects galore...
August 9, 2013
Oh my. Put Kirsten from 6th Street Design School together...
July 31, 2013
It's 11:57pm on Tuesday. That qualifies as making it if...
July 28, 2013
That time is upon us. Haven Conference is days away!...
July 23, 2013
Otherwise known as "the moment I fell in love with...
July 16, 2013
Let's see. How does one possibly wrap up a 15-day...
July 11, 2013
Ever read one of those blogs, and you realize that...
July 9, 2013
Bonjour! Ciao! Hallo! Guess who's back! Me. I am. I'm...
July 8, 2013
If you asked me who I think is a DIY...
June 23, 2013
Hi there! It has been an absolute WHIRLWIND trip for...
June 19, 2013
As I said earlier, I'm playing the tourist right now...
June 17, 2013
Happy Monday! I should probably mention that I am leaving...
June 13, 2013
As I was finalizing grades and cleaning up my classroom,...
June 11, 2013
Happy Monday! Orrrr Tuesday. Summer is HERE for me, and...
May 31, 2013
Do you ever dream about being the first lady and...
May 28, 2013
I mean really. How can I possibly come up with...
May 1, 2013
It's a certain fact that I love paint and the...
April 1, 2013
This month's Lowes Creator challenge was a no-brainer. I don't...
March 31, 2013
Whether you're spending time with family, reflecting on the meaning...
March 28, 2013
Today is my first day of spring break, so I'm...
February 27, 2013
I have no idea where these things have been all...
February 18, 2013
The laundry room remodel is moving along slowly but surely....
February 11, 2013
Being snowed in a for a couple of days always/sometimes...
February 1, 2013
I'm blogging better today (Thanks, Beth!) and sharing a new...
January 30, 2013
Years ago (I've been blogging that long?), I talked about...
January 28, 2013
Happy Monday! When I organized Little One's closet, I alluded...
January 26, 2013
Well, that was some good fun, eh? While there were...
January 25, 2013
**Update: We have a winner!!! Please feel free to keep...
January 21, 2013
When you live in Michigan, January either looks very white...
January 18, 2013
Three things about my relationship with my iPhone. I l-o-v-e...
January 14, 2013
So I love making these things. Anytime I need a...
January 9, 2013
Time for the ol' reveal! In the previous post, I...
December 19, 2012
I tried to keep things simple this year. One garland....
December 17, 2012
As part of my Lowe’s contributor duties (heh—duties), I decided...
December 11, 2012
Well, it was time. My beloved little dresser had really...
November 26, 2012
In other words—how to make your daughter think you’re the...
November 14, 2012
Well hello! Remember me? I feel the need to apologize,...
November 7, 2012
Well, hello! I’ve been pretty swamped lately, but I’m back...
October 29, 2012
Yup. I’m late. I am aware of Halloween being only...
October 22, 2012
I really don’t shop in boutiques very often, but I...
October 17, 2012
How do you write a post saying, “Hey look! I...
October 15, 2012
Is that the truth or what? I l-o-v-e October. Perhaps...
October 12, 2012
Alllllrighty. It’s results time. 1. Don’t judge our weirdness. It...
October 9, 2012
Holy Happy Birthday, Batman! You read that right. October 9th...
October 5, 2012
Sooo I don’t talk about this very much (ever?), but...
October 4, 2012
With the change of seasons, I planted some new flowers...
September 29, 2012
The time has arrived. I started doing some Halloweening inside...
September 22, 2012
My ONE marital fault (ahem) is that I don’t cook....
September 17, 2012
Don’t get too upset with me. I haven’t really started...
September 11, 2012
Even eleven years later, I find myself watching shows and...
September 5, 2012
Three dreaded words—back to school. We are officially back at...
September 3, 2012
I debated whether or not this was “post worthy”, but...
August 31, 2012
Wow. Three posts for one party? Yeah, I hear ya....
August 29, 2012
Alrighty. So I showed you the woodsy food table, but...
August 17, 2012
Hello, hello! Who knows how I stumbled onto Hayley’s blog...
August 15, 2012
I told you I’d be back with updates on the...
August 13, 2012
Long title, eh? It kind of matches the process of...
July 25, 2012
I have ADD. Granted, it’s self-diagnosed ADD, but my mom...
July 16, 2012
I’m back with another monthly project from Lowes. As luck...
July 9, 2012
Alright…NOW I’m back! Apparently, my blog host just got too...
July 7, 2012
Yup. I’m back. I think. Major technical difficulties aside, blogging...
July 3, 2012
So where’d we leave off? Oh yeah…right in the middle...
June 30, 2012
Finally! I’ve only been talking about and drooling over window...
June 4, 2012
As I said earlier, we had “some people” come visit...
June 3, 2012
We had some people visiting last week, so it was...
May 7, 2012
Guess who’s back? Back again. Justa’s back, Justa’s back….if you’re...
May 2, 2012
Beckie’s resume literally exhausts me. How one girl can take...
April 30, 2012
This is the big day, folks! My bloggie bestie is...
April 27, 2012
When it comes to today’s topic, there was one person...
April 25, 2012
Layla was one of my first true blog friends, and...
April 23, 2012
Happy Monday and Happy “This is such an awesome guest...
April 18, 2012
I’m over the moon on this one, folks. One of...
April 16, 2012
O.M.G. If I could give an award for the nicest...
April 13, 2012
I call her “Southern Shaunna” (she doesn’t know that, by...
April 11, 2012
What can’t Marian do? She paints (beautifully), has fantastic photography...
April 9, 2012
Happy Monday and welcome back to another great week of...
April 6, 2012
If I ever want to find a beautiful picture, I...
April 4, 2012
The first blog I ever read? Nesting Place. Scratch that—THE...
March 26, 2012
Okey Dokey! These bad boys are finished. Check. it. off....
March 20, 2012
Built-in Billy bookcases are certainly not a new concept, but...
March 12, 2012
Trudging along trying to meet this year’s house goals has...
March 5, 2012
I started this process on January 7th. I just finished...
February 27, 2012
Believe me. The wit behind that title is ridiculous. Sooooo...
February 16, 2012
The #1 reason I dragged my feet about switching over...
January 27, 2012
When we started talking about having a DIY conference that...
January 19, 2012
Woops. Did the weekend end already? Sorry about that. I...
December 19, 2011
So Thanksgiving came and went. And with that went my...
December 15, 2011
I did something a little differently this year. I decided...
December 13, 2011
Quasimodo [kwah-zee-moh-doh] noun: a grotesque hunch-backed evergreen indigenous to the...
December 12, 2011
If you remember, Part 1 of this post was for...
December 9, 2011
I’ve been using the same advent calendar for a few...
December 7, 2011
Our summers are hot and muggy and our winters cold...
December 1, 2011
Cassity at Remodelaholic asked me to be a part of...
November 30, 2011
I had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family and food....
November 21, 2011
If you’re not frugal, or you’re lucky enough to be...
November 15, 2011
Thanks sooo much for the supportive response to my...
November 14, 2011
Awww…you’ve waited long enough. I’m just too busy to finish...
November 13, 2011
This week kept me busy! How was I to choose...
November 11, 2011
Saying anything else just seems silly today. Happy Veteran’s Day....
November 10, 2011
As a kid, I remember never being too overly excited...
November 7, 2011
I’m getting there. The finishing touches of my son’s room...
November 4, 2011
1. I love the name of this Etsy store. 2....
November 2, 2011
Janell from Isabella and Max Rooms is the founder of...
November 1, 2011
Sugar coma? Walking for miles from house to house? Entertaining...
October 29, 2011
Wanna know how to screw up a weekly party? Type...
September 30, 2011
I’ve called in sick three days this week (the most...
September 24, 2011
Wouldn’t you know that I get a super spectacular giveaway...
September 9, 2011
Well, they’re progress pictures, but they’re at night. That’s about...
August 21, 2011
New dining room paint Imparting Grace Desk makeover Fab Rehab...
August 15, 2011
It’s here! The much-anticipated Haven Conference 2012 registration is OPEN....
August 11, 2011
You’re right. This is most certainly not the first time...
August 5, 2011
I’m busy catching up from our trip, so projects are...