Tammy 
The is here! shopping is now open and I am working like a mad woman to find my favorite deals and post them here for you. I will be updating in spurts to get things out as quickly as possible, and I’ll also be updating as things are getting close to being sold out or … Read more
From clothes to home decor and more…everything that’s been on your list is now on sale this weekend. These are the best sales you’ll see on a lot of these items until the holidays, so don’t miss out. Here’s a complete lineup of all the sales and codes you’ll need to shop. Many of the … Read more
Happy 4th of July! This week is always such a fun one with communities celebrating with 5k’s and pancake breakfasts, carnivals and street fairs…all leading up to the main event…BBQ’s and fireworks on the big night. I always feel such a sense of pride and gratitude for this country. I feel like so often we … Read more
I’m sure you’ve seen them all over the place. Those super cool tie dye cakes and cupcakes. You know the ones where you cut into the cake and it is all swirly and colorful inside? Well, Ash has been wondering how to make tie dye cake mix for some time now, so we thought we … Read more
Cinque Terre quite literally means “five lands” in Italian. Dotted along the Italian coastline these pretty little centuries old fishing villages have become a super popular tourist destination over the last several years. Each of the Cinque Terre villages has it’s own charm, and each boasts colorful cliffside houses, steep rugged terraced land and quaint … Read more
It’s hard for me to believe that we are approaching the second summer since we bought the 1987 Fixer Upper. To say that moving across the country, buying a new house, completely remodeling it inside and out, and now decorating it, has been a long road…is an understatement! It has been a wild ride on … Read more
I always love a fast, easy and adorable craft, and that’s exactly what these DIY pom pom cupcake toppers are. If you are looking for cute cupcakes toppers ideas check out how adorable these are. Did you see the Fiesta party I recently did for Oriental Trading Co.? I made these cute cupcake toppers to … Read more
Finding hotels in London with family rooms can be a challenge. Last time we were in town we were there long enough we decided to check out luxury vacation rentals in London, but on a recent stop in town for a few days, we decided to just find a hotel for the four of us. … Read more
Welcome to our Summer Home Decor tour! School officially ended last week of for us and it is so nice to have no schedule and have my favorite people hanging out at home with me for the next few months. I love teaming up with Marty from A Stroll Thru Life and participating in her … Read more
A couple of years ago, when my parents relocated from San Diego where my dad had his office for over 30 years, we all went to help him clean some things out and pack up. I could not believe that he still had little notes I had written him and pictures I had drawn him … Read more
If you know me, you know I never turn down a chance to party…especially if there are tacos involved! I love the colorful vibe of a fiesta…everything goes! Heading into summer there is no better way to celebrate all season long than with taco night, cold drinks and colorful decor! I whipped up a little … Read more
We have been traveling to Phoenix for years for a fun desert getaway. A quick drive from our home in Orange County and home to many of our extended family, we usually find ourselves there several times a year. Over spring break this year John was fortunate to have a conference at the Arizona Biltmore … Read more
It’s a rainy day, which makes sitting inside and getting those last few things checked off of our “to-do” list a bit easier. We tackled the front yard earlier this weekend…(I can’t wait to show you the before and after on that!) and now we’re tackling inside. I love three day weekends for that reason. … Read more
It’s the unofficial start of summer this weekend which also means the unofficial start of summer sale season. Woohoo! If you have some shopping to do this weekend, or have had your eye on something special, now is the time to buy! We have been waiting for these deals and they are hot, hot, hot! … Read more
I LOVE the 4th of July! In case you haven’t been able to tell by all of my red, white and blue posts, free patriotic 4th of July printables and red, white and blue decor articles, I can’t get enough of it. I actually like to get the house all red, white and blue before … Read more
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I wanted to pop in and give you a quick update at the Midway Modern Farmhouse because things are heating up and getting exciting over there! Demo has been in full swing and the new floor plan is getting framed in. While we aren’t making major changes … Read more
Our time in Europe has taken us to lots of big cities. I love big cities, but I also wanted to explore the small towns of Europe and really get a feel for what it was like to live in a smaller town. A while ago I mentioned a bit about skipping Brussels if you are … Read more
One of my greatest joys in life is gift giving. I LOVE the challenge of coming up with clever, thoughtful gifts for those that I love. I don’t always succeed, but I try really hard to pay attention to things that people mention in conversation and watch for clues throughout the year of things I … Read more
Anyone that has done a major remodel before I’m sure can relate to the fact that there are just some things that take forever to truly finish. In the case of the 1987 Fixer Upper pantry, it was the fact that we were waiting on a doorknob. I know. It sounds pretty ridiculous, but it’s … Read more
When it comes to picking lighting for any space in your house, it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. There are so many styles and shapes and materials…and each room has different lighting needs. Should matching lighting sets be used? Should light fixtures coordinate throughout the house? How do you mix and match lighting in … Read more
If you’re looking for a little dose of southern charm, put Charleston South Carolina on your list of places to visit. John and I try and take a little time each year to get away and do something fun together. Thank heavens for amazing grandparents who are willing to spend some quality time with their … Read more
I don’t often get too personal here. It’s a bit of a fear of mine to open myself up to being vulnerable, so I usually stick to the basics of Home Decor and Travel, lighthearted and fun. But an event occurred in my life yesterday that was hard. Really hard. I lost someone dear to … Read more
I can’t believe that we are headed into the final month of school! Teacher appreciation week is just around the corner and you know how much I love to celebrate our teachers! If you are looking for the perfect teacher appreciation printable, look no further! I have a collection of super cute teacher appreciation printables … Read more
Where does the time go? I can’t believe that we are already heading into the last full week of April! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend! We were lucky enough to have some of our favorite people from Orange County come and visit us for a ski weekend. We met these sweet … Read more
I am SO excited for your NYC adventure. You are going to LOVE the city. I can’t get enough of it and I wish I could come along with you! 🙂 A few years ago I wrote this post about Christmas in NYC with kids and I have been amazed at the response. Hundreds of … Read more
With summer upon us I thought this is the perfect time to share my family’s FAVORITE Cinco de Mayo dessert that will be the perfect compliment to your tacos and guacamole. 😉 Have you ever wondered how to make a tres leches cake? Well, you’re in luck, because this is a super easy Tres Leches … Read more
I’ll be the first to admit that I am NOT a fan of fake plants..or at least I didn’t used to be. I’m pretty sure that having fake greenery and floral stems has always been at the top of the designer’s list of “10 Things to NOT decorate your house with” but after 18 months … Read more
Easter is quickly approaching and I am so excited to share these Happy Easter printables with you! I am trying something new with these free printables, and we’ll see how it works. I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for fun party backdrops and signs. When I was at Costco the other … Read more
Spring and summer are all about Strawberries. Strawberry Jam, Strawberry pie, a great strawberry shortcake recipe …I can’t get enough of them! I am always looking for pretty party centerpieces and these strawberry topiaries are always a hit at any gathering…baby shower, bridal showers, Mother’s Day brunches..you name it. If you are wondering how to … Read more
Happy weekend! I cannot believe we are already well in to April. Summer will be here before we know it and I can’t wait! Do you have fun plans this weekend? It is still cold here and it’s supposed to rain all day, so we are spending time snuggling up in the house…and I will … Read more
