Spending my entire life in Southern California, it’s probably no surprise that I love a modern coastal style. Natural materials, amazing natural light, soft neutral tones and of course…if you know me…blue accents. Spending more time in the mountains in recent years has made me appreciate modern coastal style even more. Coastal bedroom design can … Read more
A powder bathroom is always such a fun space to design. It’s a little space completely removed from the rest of the house that lets you be a little wild. You can play with patterns and colors and features that you might be a little afraid to put somewhere in a larger room in the … Read more
The last of the bathrooms to get remodeled in the OC Ranch Reno was the kids, or guest bath. It’s a Jack and Jill bath of sorts with direct access into a double vanity area from one bedroom and hallway access right across from another bedroom. The kids have grown up sharing that bathroom, but … Read more
This primary bath remodel project was a fun one! Over the years this bathroom had gone through a couple of minor remodels with new flooring and countertops, a new mirror and a few other cosmetic changes, but once the floor had to come out, it was just going to be so messy and cause problems … Read more
Right before Andy came home from his mission it was time to nest. 😉 Seriously. I felt like I was getting ready to bring home a baby and wanted to have everything re-done, cleaned like crazy, and just as perfect as it could be. I think there was some added pressure ( that I only … Read more
The Alumni House is getting closer and closer to the finish line every day. I just got out of a meeting with a wallpaper installer and it occurred to me that I haven’t talked much about choosing wallpaper for this project or frankly how to choose wallpaper for your living room, or the best wallpaper … Read more
Happy Christmas Home Tour day! Have you been following along with all of the beautiful tours from yesterday and today? I just love Marty’s tour every year. If you are joining me from Chalking Up Success, welcome!! I am so happy to have you here today to share our Christmas family room decor. I rarely … Read more
Guys, this house has been taking over my life. lol! I cannot believe how long it’s been since I posted an update…or posted anything for that matter! One crazy busy summer (but totally epic so I’m definitely not complaining!) while trying to demo and remodel an entire house MAY have been biting off a little … Read more
After a year of thinking about it…things are finally moving at the Alumni House. I am SO excited to have this project underway. This little house has been such a fun place for our family this past year, even with all of it’s crazy 10o year old quirks and oddities, I’m really looking forward to … Read more
Grandma’s house is made for sleepovers and cousin camps and the Midway Modern Farmhouse is the ultimate getaway for the grandkids! I can’t believe that I have never shared these bunk room ideas here on the blog!! Sometimes I’m such a slacker! 😉 Actually, I’m really just forgetful! #old lol! Our client wanted this house … Read more
There are so many pretty and functional home items available at Walmart. I’ve been on the hunt for some things for summer and for the Alumni House. Here are a few of my current favorites… This post contains affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. No matter what you’re looking for…new bedding, kitchen accessories, … Read more
The front entryway at the Midway Modern Farmhouse is a grand, beautiful space…but it didn’t always feel like that. I distinctly remember walking into the house for the first time right after the sale closed and feeling like, “oh, boy! That wall is the first thing to go!” I immediately had front entryway decorating ideas … Read more
The original owners of the 1987 Fixer Upper had raised 6 kids there. Six! The space needs of their family were obviously different than ours with just two older kids…one of whom would be out of the house in three short years. The house, namely the secondary bedrooms and bathrooms, had been built to fit … Read more
If you’ve seen the #1987FixerUpper foyer entryway remodel, then you probably remember seeing a little bit about me opening up the wall in the entryway as part of our home office remodel. Prior to remodeling this house, I was pouring over home office decorating ideas, trying to come up with the best plan for this … Read more
I’ve been talking a little bit about wallpaper over on Instagram so I thought it would be fun to share the powder bathroom renovation before and after pictures from the OC Ranch Reno. I just had the space wallpapered after thinking about it for years…no joke! I finally committed to it and can I just … Read more
Drumroll please! It is too exciting to be able to start sharing design ideas and progress with you on the Alumni house. I feel like this has been a long time coming, but in reality it’s been just about 9 months. After a very long winter (one that still seems to be hanging on…) we … Read more
Hello! So happy to have you here as part of Marty’s spring home tour. I hope you are enjoying all of the beautiful homes this week. If you’re new here and visiting from Kathy’s gorgeous tour over at Up to Date Interiors, welcome! It’s really amazing what some longer days and slightly warmer temps (meaning … Read more
I’m making a better effort to share the before and afters of so many projects that I seem to always neglect here on the blog. I shared the a few shots of the #1987FixerUpper laundry room up quite some time ago, but I’ve never shown you the before and after…and what a before and after … Read more
January is always a good time for a little home refresh and there’s no better way to do it than with a few budget designer finds. You all know that TJ Maxx and Homegoods are two of my favorite places to find designer looks for less. Here are some hot sellers that are available right … Read more
Welcome to day 4 of our Christmas home tour! Up today…the Living Room! This year I decided to shake things up a little with our Christmas living room decor and move the tree to the other side of the room. I also decided to use our REALLY full Frasier fir faux tree. Whoa! I had … Read more
There are a few rooms in this house that seem like they are taking a long time to pull together, and the dining room is one of them for sure! We rarely use this room…so maybe that’s why. Do you have a formal dining room? Do you use it? We should be better about it, … Read more
Christmas Home tour day two! Today is a bit of a special day…this is a space that hasn’t been seen here on the blog in full. I have a few more things to tweak before it’s ready for it’s everyday introduction, but I had to decorate it for Christmas since the office sits right in … Read more
Well, I’m a little late to the party this year…but better late than never, right? I told myself that I wasn’t going to decorate this year. Yep, you heard that right. I was going to go SUPER simple and low key…well, that lasted precisely until December 1oth when I just couldn’t handle it anymore and … Read more
I am a firm believer that great design does not have to cost a fortune. I have found myself spending more of decorating dollars at Walmart recently. Everything from a mini room makeover to a few simple pieces to update a room, Walmart has tons of cute pieces. If you’re looking to freshen up your … Read more
Did someone say FALL?! Lately, it hasn’t felt much like fall around here. Record breaking temperatures have me feeling like summer hasn’t quite left yet…but Saturday night we got a glimpse of what’s to come. Cooler temps blew in just for the night and I got to watch football and wear a sweatshirt. That’s good … Read more
Ok, so I have a question. Why do schools make dorms…which they know are tiny to begin with…so hard to live in? lol! I have been spending the last week really trying to get everything ready for Andy to move into his dorm and whoa! No nails in the walls? No command hooks allowed? That … Read more
I have been the worst blogger this summer! I feel like life is happening at warp speed and it doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. We have had some BIG things happening around here the last 9 days…and now we are in total back to school, get everyone ready…including our first college student! … Read more
School’s out for SUMMER! Woohoo! Welcome to our Summer Home Decor Tour! I love teaming up with Marty from A Stroll Thru Life and participating in her fun home tours each season. She is such a great hostess and I really enjoy seeing how everyone switches up their decor for the season. If you are … Read more
I am a bit of a commitment phobe when it comes to putting holes in the walls. It’s hard enough to find the right piece of art for your home (here are a few of my favorites if you’re on the hunt!), but once you get it home, it’s even harder to decide just where … Read more
I know you’ve seen the OC Ranch Reno kitchen pop up in a few seasonal posts over the past few months, but I’ve never shown you the before and after so I thought it was about time! 🙂 I really did love this kitchen the way it was for many years. We were SO young … Read more
There are so many rooms in several of my projects that have never made it here on the blog, so today I’m redoubling my efforts to get them all up here and out for you to see!! I’m going to start cranking them out, so be prepared for lots of reveals! Here we go…we’re kicking … Read more
Well, it’s official…we just closed on a new project!! I’m excited to introduce The Alumni House. John and I have mulled over the idea of owning something in Provo for years. We both spent many years there going to school, and loved our time there. For the last couple of years we have been driving … Read more
Paint can be so tricky! Who would have known that white isn’t actually white and that there are about 43,597 different shades of white? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed walking into a paint store, you are not alone! I used to joke that our houses always look like I’m a fan of camouflage before they … Read more
I can hardly believe that I’m typing that title! Spring 2022?! How did we get here? Maybe my disbelief is in part due to the fact that we just got dumped on with snow yesterday, so it hardly feels like spring just yet…but we’ll get there! Hopefully, looking at all of the beautiful homes dressed … Read more
I am getting SO excited that Andy will be home in just a few short months! July can’t get here fast enough! Since we moved in…and really even before that, Andy has always kind of had a hodge-podge room. Hand me down furniture and kid’s stuff. I’ve made it work and it’s been fine, but … Read more
The “honey-do” list in our house can admittedly get a little long sometimes. Can anyone relate? I have gotten used to relying on John to help me do most projects these days. When he was working like a dog for the first 15 years of our marriage, I did everything solo, now that he’s got … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…holiday home tour season! Have you been following along with all of these beautiful tours the last few weeks? I just love Marty’s tour and I’m so glad it’s my last tour this year. Saving the biggest tour and biggest room for last! 🙂 If you are joining … Read more
December is here!! Yay for all things Christmas! Are your decorations up and ready to go? I love it when Thanksgiving falls just a little bit earlier in the month of December rather than on the 29th or something, because I love to have an extra few days after Thanksgiving to prepare for the month … Read more
Hello! Welcome to my very first home tour of the Christmas season! I’m so excited to be joining Tana and the other talented bloggers sharing their homes all decked for Christmas today! It’s so fun to have you here. Thanks for stopping by and spending a few minutes of your day with me! 🙂 I … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I know Halloween is still a few days away, but it is time to start thinking Christmas! If you want Christmas decor, now is the time to get it. Stores are having a hard time staying stocked and shipping is taking longer than ever, so get on … Read more
I can hardly believe that it’s the middle of October all ready! Fall is definitely here and prep for the holiday season is in full swing around here. Having my sister and her family staying with us last week for fall break was a good dry-run for more company that will be coming this season. … Read more
Did you guys see the release of the latest this weekend? I think they are getting sneaky trying to not cause a massive website outage, because they used to announce/advertise her lines before they released, but now they announce it after it’s been up and for sale for awhile. Well, I was a bit late … Read more
Get your guest bedroom cozy and ready to welcome family and friends this holiday season with these pretty guest bedroom decor ideas. We’ve been accustomed to welcoming guests year round in the OC Ranch Reno, and summer is a beautiful time to visit Utah, but what I didn’t expect when we moved to Utah is … Read more
Christmas in September? Ok, I realize this may send some of you into a panic, but I got an email this morning that made me think I better get on it! McGee and Co released their Christmas merchandise, and if I’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that if I want something of theirs, especially … Read more
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We were on the road for most of it, and it never ceases to amaze me every time we take a road trip just how beautiful our world is! So many pretty skies and fields, mountains and valleys…it was fun to drive this time of … Read more
I have been working on a few projects lately and busy creating some mood boards / design boards to put together some pretty bedroom design ideas, so I thought I would share them here as well. I love a good neutral palette, so this bedroom design is something I would for sure love in my … Read more
With fall looming on the horizon, I naturally start to think about what new pillows I can mix into our every day decor to start making things feel a little bit more “fallish” around here. If you know me, you know I love pillows and think they are the easiest way to totally update your … Read more
It is hot, hot, hot around here this week. The heat of summer is in full swing! How are things where you are right now? Did you catch my stories a few days ago with the fire in our neighborhood? When it gets this warm out and the fires start it definitely gets a little … Read more
School is out for summer and that means pool days and beach trips and easy, breezy decor! If you are visiting from Jo-Anna’s beautiful tour, welcome! These home tours that Marty puts together are always such a fun way to get a peek at everyone’s seasonal design ideas and I love it! As many of … Read more
The nights are getting longer and the days are heating up around here, which can only mean one thing…SUMMER! After such a long, weird year, glimpses of normalcy are starting to appear and it feels SO good to almost have this difficult school year for the kiddos behind us and a long, hot summer in … Read more
I love a reveal day! There’s nothing better than sharing a space that was tired and then getting to see what happens when we breathe some new life into it! The guest bedrooms at the Midway Modern Farmhouse were in need of some love. As I’ve mentioned many times before, this house had GREAT bones! … Read more
There has been so much moving and shaking around the country this past year. The real estate market is unbelievably hot and people are looking to find a place to put down some roots that has more room to work from home, school from home and just be at home more than ever before. I … Read more
I am the worst about sharing completed projects. I sat down last night to make a list of the things I had neglected to add here on the blog, and let’s just say…I may now have several printed pages of things I need to work on. Oops! lol! :0 There are so many spaces from … Read more
I have been having so much fun putting the kitchen together at the OC Ranch Reno. I have made it my mission to make this kitchen (well, the whole house actually) as organized as possible. We don’t have as much stuff here, so it should be easier, right?! 😉 Kitchen organization products are coming in … Read more
Hello friends! I am so excited to be joining in on Marty’s spring home tour. I don’t know about you guys, but things around here are starting to feel a teensy bit back to normal, and doing a home tour definitely helps me feel like things are getting back on track! I have been working … Read more
The OC Ranch Reno is finally starting to come together and I am SO excited to get the last of the furniture here and get it all decorated! You all know how much I love the beach and especially a modern coastal design, so this house is no exception…especially since it’s just minutes from the … Read more
I can see spring on the horizon and that makes me excited to get a few things refreshed around here! I love putting together design boards for my clients and I often do it just for myself or for fun, and this is one of my favorites yet! I hope you don’t mind if I … Read more
January is always a time I to want to find a place to snuggle up and get cozy. It’s cold and dreary outside in most places, and coming off of all the holiday craziness it feels good to relax and settle back into a bit of a routine. After the year we have all had, … Read more
How was your Christmas? I hope it was wonderful and restful and filled with family, food and fun. Ours was quiet with just the three of us and dare I say…I LOVED it? Of course I wish Andy had been with us, and frankly, he was most of the day on FaceTime, but it was … Read more
Ever since I shared my Christmas bedroom decor ideas last week I have gotten a few questions about how to decorate your bedroom for Christmas specifically for teenage girls. Believe me, I have a teenage girl and I know all about how much they want to decorate everything and personalize their space. She is the … Read more
Happy Monday! It’s always so fun to start the week with a Christmas Home Tour! I look forward to Marty’s amazing tours every year. Do you guys get as excited about seeing everyone’s beautiful Christmas decor ideas home tours as I do? It’s so fun to see how everyone does Christmas in their own home. … Read more
It’s time for The Evolution of Style and 11 Magnolia Lane Holiday Home Tour! I am so excited to participate in this tour…it gave me the chance to decorate a couple of spaces that sometimes get overlooked. I always like to add a few things to our bedroom, but I don’t always get around to … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year again…time to get to tour lots of beautiful Christmas decor ideas home tours! I love this time of year for so many reasons. One of them is definitely the opportunity to get the house all dressed up and share our Christmas decor along with lots of friends. … Read more
A few weeks ago I was on the hunt for a new artificial Christmas tree for the OC Ranch Reno. I wanted something that looked realistic, was pre-lit, and didn’t cost a fortune. That hunt proved a little harder than I thought it was going to be! 😉 After several days of searching and collecting … Read more
Are you in full Christmas decorating mode yet, or are you a better person than me and let Thanksgiving have her day before you decorate? 😉 Don’t get me wrong…I LOVE Thanksgiving…like a TON. I really appreciate the stress-free, gift-free, no expectations holiday when you truly can just enjoy friends and family…but when Thanksgiving doesn’t … Read more
Heading into the holidays always makes me take a look at the house as a whole and start to rearrange things everywhere. I am still in the middle of trying to get the OC Ranch Reno decorated for the everyday…not just Christmas, so I feel like I am doing double duty shopping for Christmas decor … Read more
I am in the middle of trying to just get the OC Ranch Reno put together for regular everyday living…but the holidays are upon us and so regular decorating has taken a back seat to Christmas decor ideas! Wahoo! This house is a much different color scheme than the 1987 Fixer Upper and has a … Read more
As much as I love to browse all the super expensive furniture stores, I also love to find really great deals. There is nothing more satisfying than finding a great piece that completes a room, or is a great conversation piece that is a total steal. That must be why I love places like , … Read more
I don’t know about you guys, but it always seems to me like the rooms that are used the most are often the last to be finished. This was definitely true with the Midway Modern Farmhouse master bedroom design. We had the master bedroom design ideas all ready to go, it was just the last … Read more
I am so excited to finally be able to share some pictures of the completed Midway Modern Farmhouse with you!! Kathleen and I teamed up on this project and it was SO fun! The whole pandemic thing kind of threw a wrench in us being able to get professional photos wrapped up over there, so … Read more
After so many months of life feeling like it was on pause, uncertainty and frankly a good bit of fear mixed in, it feels almost strange to be getting back even the slightest sense of normalcy. I am extra grateful for Marty’s home tour this year to get me back to doing something I love … Read more
If you are looking for fall home decor this season, have you checked out Walmart? They have really stepped up their home decor game online and their selection is quite impressive and the prices can’t be beat. We are all spending a lot more time at home and with fall on the way, I don’t … Read more
I absolutely cannot believe that we are headed into September! This year has been such a blur. Do you feel the same way? With the world basically coming to a halt in March, all of our habits and activities have changed, and most of this year has felt like groundhog day if I’m being honest. … Read more
Paint colors can be tricky! I don’t know about you guys, but no matter how many projects I do, I always go back and forth over what the perfect shade of shade of white, gray, blue etc. will be for that particular house. Of course I have my favorites…but even working within that list, lighting … Read more
Construction is almost complete on the OC Ranch Reno and it’s time for the fun part. Decorating and outfitting the kitchen! 🙂 Amazon Home has been a lifesaver while trying to do this renovation during a pandemic! I don’t know if you have walked the aisles at any Target, Walmart or just about any other … Read more
It’s hard to believe that we are heading into the last month of summer before school starts up again…or at least some sort of school. This has been such an odd year. It’s practically felt like we have been on summer break since March…and yet all of our plans are on hold or have been … Read more
I have been shopping everything Amazon Home like crazy these last few months. Without being able to really venture out and shop, it has been a lifesaver! You know I have always been a huge Amazon Prime fan, but since we’ve been staying home so much and I have been in the middle of two big projects, I’ve been relying even more heavily on the home department than usual. There is SO much great stuff. Combine all the awesome finds with the fact that prices are amazing and you can have it on your doorstep in a flash, it can’t be beat! Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite home finds this week. Grab a few new pieces and pretty accessories to update your living space that we are ALL spending so much time hanging out in this summer.
I am so excited to be getting to the point in the OC Ranch Reno process to be planning the furniture and decor design plan! This house will be used as more of a vacation home, so the design plan is going to lean more toward a beachy/CA col vibe. I am such a visual … Read more
Hello and welcome to our summer home tour! Has summer officially started for you guys yet? We ended “school” (aka distance learning) a week and a half ago, and headed for our home in CA, but several of our friends here in CA still aren’t officially done. I don’t know what I would do if … Read more
One of the rooms in this Utah house that has been neglected is the guest bedroom that gets the most use. We have a small guest bedroom that works well when kids come to stay, and I love it because it feels cozy, but this larger guest bedroom at the back of the house has … Read more
What a pleasant surprise this Monday afternoon! I’ve been waiting for this one and it came early!! The Memorial Day Sale is here! Woohoo!! There are bound to be lots of sales getting an early start this week, so be on the lookout. This one is a great one each year because they don’t do … Read more
When it came to remodeling the 1987 Fixer Upper we worked at lightening speed. In 4.5 months we knocked out a complete remodel inside and out of a 6200 sf home. That was FAST! It had a lot to do with the fact that my uncle and I lived on site throughout the remodel and … Read more
This last few weeks have me looking at my home under even more of a microscope than usual! I don’t know about you guys, but spending 10+ weeks under stay at home orders so far, has me going a bit stir crazy and wanting to really get this place finished up. One thing I have … Read more
Have you seen it? If there is one bright spot in this week’s quarantine, it’s that . Yep, you read that right! All that pretty stuff you see on her site…she’s now got a line of her own available at your local Target starting tomorrow morning! (Click on any image for more information about the … Read more
A few days ago I realized that my typical work from home set up was not going to work for John. I typically work wherever I want because I am usually the only one home. While we have a few desks in the house, nothing is really set up as an “office” at this point … Read more
With all this craziness in the world right now it has been a few weeks since I’ve blogged. Yesterday getting a post up with Easter ideas, and now today, being able to participate in Marty’s fun spring home tour has sure felt good! It’s brought some much needed normalcy into my life that feels like … Read more
Ever since Fixer Upper became a part of our regular TV line-up and Chip and Joanna Gaines became the next Oprah, Farmhouse decor has exploded and I don’t think it’s going anywhere anytime soon. Even modern new builds want the farmhouse vibe, and it’s amazing just how versatile this trend is. Some type of farmhouse … Read more
If you know me and have been following the blog for awhile, you know I love blue. Blue is soothing and serene and creates a calming vibe in any home, all while adding great color and style. It’s timeless too…I consider dark shades of blue to be neutrals like a good gray or beige. A … Read more
I am on the hunt for a few modern accent chairs for different rooms in the house. We have some big empty corners and nooks in our master bedroom, the family room, and a few other spots that could really use a chair to give them a sense of place and just make them useable … Read more
The more I shop for clients the more I challenge myself to find the best deals. It’s like a scavenger hunt with a really great reward at the end. 😉 It’s often hard to find the gorgeous products you see online in all of the designer home photos on Instagram and Pinterest. Unless you are … Read more
If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you have probably seen pictures popping up every now and then from the #OCRanchRemodel . If you are looking for remodeling ideas then hopefully following along with this precess will be helpful. I’m happy to answer questions throughout the process, so ask away! Why the Remodel? I’ve had … Read more
Happy Monday! I love kicking off the week with a Christmas Home Tour! I look forward to Marty’s amazing tours every year. There are so many beautiful homes for you to see all week. If you are joining me from Rhoda’s stunning blog Southern Hospitality, welcome! I just love her home and everything she shares. … Read more
One thing I always really wanted in a house was a dramatic staircase. Why? because I love the way they look at Christmas all decked out with garland and pretty ribbon. The rest of the year it’s a bit of a pain when I forget things over and over again that are upstairs…but at Christmas…wow. … Read more
I am SO excited to be sharing some of our Christmas home with you today! With Thanksgiving falling so much later this year, it has thrown me for a loop trying to hurry and get things ready for Christmas. I don’t know about you guys, but I need that extra week in between Thanksgiving and … Read more
Hi guys! I have been THE WORST blogger the last week or so and I apologize. Things on the home front have been CRAZY busy and I barely even had time to sit in front of the computer this last 2 weeks. That may just be the single longest blogging pause in my history of … Read more
Fall decor in our house doesn’t get a ton of time to really shine. Between Halloween and Christmas, there just isn’t much time to enjoy it as Christmas seems to creep closer and closer to Halloween each year…not that I’m complaining. 🙂 (I might be one of those crazy people that starts listening to Christmas … Read more
I am so excited to be a part of this blog hop today with 20 of my favorite blogging friends sharing gorgeous ideas for Thanksgiving table settings. I don’t know about you guys, but even if I don’t host thanksgiving, I still find myself cooking thanksgiving dinner for my own family a week or so … Read more
One of the biggest decisions in our house this time of year…what will our Christmas tree look like this year? How do we want to decorate for Christmas. I have to admit, that being a blogger, it’s a bit hard to stick to traditional Christmas decor every year because there is always something new and … Read more
It’s been a few weeks since I gave you guys an update on the Midway Modern Farmhouse and whoa! Things are happening fast! We are actually set for completion here in the next week to 10 days…I can hardly believe I am saying that! After almost a year of thinking about, dreaming about and designing … Read more
I don’t know where I’ve been, but with all the home decor shopping I’ve been doing lately for the Midway Modern Farmhouse, I have literally been leaving no stone unturned…which means I have checked out some places looking for home decorations that I have sort of forgotten about until recently. As I searched the internet … Read more
It’s hard to believe that it is already time for another fall home tour. Is it just me, or do these years seem to be flying by faster and faster? Well, believe it or not, we’re here and I’m excited to welcome to our Fall Decor Home Tour! I just love joining Marty from A … Read more
I hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. We had planned to go out of town, but then had some family visiting last minute and decided to stay in town and enjoy some lazy days around the house. It was much needed down time after a rather hectic and stressful last couple of … Read more
John and I were sitting outside last night around the fire, chatting about some recent yard improvements we’ve done and what’s up next on the list, when it occurred to me that I haven’t shared our updated front yard here on the blog yet! When we bought this house the landscaping was neat and tidy, … Read more
As much as I don’t want to face it, it’s time for back to school. Boo! I love nothing more than the care-free, schedule free days of summer. We jokingly refer to school as “learning prison” in our house and we all feel a bit sad when the last week of summer rolls around. Even … Read more
A month or so ago when Andy was away at camp, I finally had a chance to get in to that room, deep clean it and decorate it. Ever since we moved in it’s just been a hodge-podge of junk. His headboard wasn’t attached, he didn’t have a bedskirt…no window coverings…it was looking pretty rough. … Read more
Ever since we completed the renovation on the 1987 Fixer Upper, I have been amazed at how little space I have to actually decorate. Our house in California, which is 1/3 of the size of this house, has many more spots to accessorize. I decided it’s time to start adding some shelves and built-ins to … Read more
I am so excited to finally reveal the kid’s bathroom design ideas and completed project today! There are so many rooms in this house that are 80% of the way there and have just taken me forever to get that last 20% done! The kid’s bathroom is definitely one of them. I never go in … 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
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
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
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
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
I feel like things are moving at a snails pace around here, but I am happy to say that Ashley’s teen girl bedroom is finally coming together! I feel like I have spent months looking for the perfect girl bedroom sets, and teenage girl room colors…and now it is starting to happen! While it’s not … Read more
I’ve been spending a lot of time this week focusing on a client project, getting the finishes narrowed down and finding the perfect modern kitchen cabinet hardware ideas for the cabinets that will be going in as part of this major renovation. Brass fixtures and hardware have made a major comeback in the last few … Read more
The weather is heating up…even if that means barely around these parts ;), the days are longer and spring has sprung! Welcome to our Spring Home Decor tour! I love teaming up with Marty from A Stroll Thru Life and participating in her amazing home tours each season. She is such a great hostess and … Read more
As many of you have probably noticed on Instagram over the course of the last few weeks, 2019 has brought an exciting new project for PPD, one we are calling the Midway Modern Farmhouse. Midway is a beautiful little city nestled in the hills just south of Park City. Some friends of ours from Orange … Read more
The kitchen truly is the heart of the home. When it came to designing the 1987 fixer upper kitchen remodel it really needed to be the center of everything in this formerly 1980’s style house. It had been a very nice, functional kitchen, but one that was also a bit cut-off from the family spaces … Read more
Hello and welcome to our 1987 Fixer Upper. We purchased this home in April of 2017 and immediately began a total remodel. The home was in good shape, and had good bones in a great neighborhood, which is what drew me to it, but it was dark and closed off and needed to be modernized … Read more
Happy New Year! The start of a new year is always such a fun excuse to look back and see all of the fun you’ve had, the things you’ve accomplished and how you’ve grown. I always enjoy checking out posts on the blog to see what you have responded to this year. It helps guide … Read more
As it gets closer to Christmas, I am starting to get a bit sad about having to start to take down the Christmas decorations in under a week. Yesterday I realized that I never shared my easy Christmas entry way decor ideas this year. I wanted to put together something SUPER easy and pretty in … Read more
As it gets closer to Christmas I keep finding new little spots I want to add a little Christmas cheer to. One of our guest rooms is actually one of my favorite spots in the house because the beds just look so darn cute when they are all made up. (Maybe it’s really because no … Read more
I am so excited to be joining up with several other bloggers today to share our homes decorated for Christmas. Laura from Meaningful Spaces always hosts this tour each year and it has definitely become one of my favorites. I love that it is the Meaningful Home tour. Something about that phrase makes it feel … Read more
Welcome to our Christmas living room! I was so excited when Marty from A Stroll Thru Life asked if I was interested in participating in her Christmas tour again this year. I just love being a part of her tours! If you are new to my blog or joining me from Life on Virginia Street, welcome! … Read more
What a fun week! I am so excited to be participating in the 2018 Holiday Home Tour with the talented ladies from 11 Magnolia Lane and Evolution of Style. Lynch Creek Farm is sponsoring this tour and providing all of the homes with beautiful wreaths, garlands or centerpieces, so you are in for a real … Read more
It is time to deck the halls and I couldn’t more excited to kick off the Christmas decorating ideas with these 19 other talented bloggers to share all of our Christmas kitchen decorating ideas. The kitchen truly is the heart of the home, and especially at the holidays when it is full of baked treats … Read more
After yesterday’s Christmas living room decorating ideas post you are probably wondering just how I think I’m going to work red into that color scheme…am I right? Well, that is precisely what had me going back and forth for so long too. I am determined to add red because I just love it at Christmas, … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…time to unearth mounds of boxes and rubbermaid tubs full of sparkly decorations and transform the house into a wonderland. I might like Christmas a little bit…can you tell? 😉 Last year we were still very much in transition into this house in UT. Construction wasn’t even finished … Read more
A once in a blue moon occurrence happened at our house the other day…a clean kitchen. 😉 So, being the blogger that I am, I figured I better capitalize on that rare moment and take some pictures right before Hurricane Mitchell came home from school for the afternoon. I’ve had some questions about how to … Read more
How is it possible that there are only 17 more days until Thanksgiving?! These last few months of the year are always such a blur. Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year, or in charge of setting the table? Well, good news. You are in the right place for loads of beautiful Thanksgiving table setting ideas. … Read more
It is so fun in the 1987 Fixer Upper to have two fireplaces to decorate. This is our first year being able to decorate, since at this time last year everything was still under construction. With the shiplap behind the fireplace in the family room, I was thinking about what direction I wanted to head … Read more
It’s the middle of October already! Can you believe it? I feel like I start out each holiday month feeling like I’m getting a head start on decorating, and then poof! Before I know it, the month is already half over and I am only partially ready. Today, I am teaming up with 6 of … Read more
Temperatures are still in the 80s around here, but the last week or so I have seen colors starting to pop up on the mountainside, which can only mean one thing…colder temps are definitely on their way! Getting the living room decorated for our fall home decor tour last week, got me in the spirit … Read more
It’s hard to believe that it is already time for another fall home tour. Is it just me, or do these years seem to be flying by faster and faster? Well, believe it or not, we’re here and I’m excited to welcome to our Fall Home Tour! I just love joining Marty from A Stroll Thru … Read more
This time of year always just makes me want to mix things up a bit around the house and create a fresh, new look. One of the most affordable ways I’ve found to make a big impact on a room is to add a new wall mirrors. They don’t cost a fortune, add a great … Read more
It has been a little while since I gave an update on the living room design ideas here on the blog, and since we’ve had a little bit of progress over the last couple of months, I thought it was about time I showed you something! 😉 Even thought this house is in the mountains … Read more
I get asked all the time where to eat, shop and play in Orange County when people come to town, so I thought it was about time that I do some posts about the place I love so much. Now that I am splitting time between SLC and OC, when I’m gone I REALLY miss … Read more
Ever since nearing completion on the 1987 Fixer Upper, my thoughts have of course turned to the fun part…decorating! It is fairly daunting to decorate your own home…I totally understand that! It can definitely be costly, and if you are anything like me, you are much more indecisive when selecting something for yourself, than you … Read more
Finding the perfect dining table can be a difficult process. It is such a major purchase for your home, finding something that is not only functional, but timeless as well, is so important. A dining table can literally last your entire life…sometimes they are even passed down through the family. In the home I grew … Read more
I am so excited to be a part of this year’s Summer Home Tour hosted by Marty from A Stroll Thru Life. If you are visiting from Marty’s beautiful home tour, welcome! I always love participating in her fun tours, but this year is extra exciting for me since we have spent the last year … Read more
When you launch into a major renovation, it always takes longer than you think it should. I planned on having these pictures of our master bathroom remodel up long ago…but life happens. So, despite the wires still hanging from the ceiling over the tub, I hope these pictures give you some fun master bathroom remodel … Read more
It’s been a long while since I shared a before and after from the 1987 Fixer Upper, mainly because things have still been kind of in disarray as we get settled. We don’t have furniture, and the decor will come after that, but today I thought it was about time I shared our Master Bedroom … Read more
Happy Monday everyone and welcome to the Beautiful Bedrooms blogger home tour. We were so excited for spring break this year because we had a slew of visitors. It was great to have a reason to put the bunk room plans into action and finalize the bunk room design. I always love any excuse to … Read more
We love having guests at the 1987 Fixer Upper and lately we have been hosting lots of fun friends and family. In an effort to have a comfortable space for everyone, I have been re-thinking the smallest room in the house. When we did the remodel I opened up what was once a closed off … Read more
There are only a few more days until Easter and that means it’s a perfect time for some Spring table setting ideas. I made a goal this year to make the blog (hopefully) even more useful than it has been in the past by teaming up with some of my favorite bloggers each month to … Read more
We’re finally heading into longer days of sunshine and warmer temps are soon to follow…a girl can dream, right? That must mean it’s time for a Spring Home Tour! I love teaming up with Marty from A Stroll Thru Life and being a part of her fun home tours each season. If you are stopping by the … Read more
Emili’s purple and turquoise bedroom was such a fun project for me. What was even better was getting to do ANOTHER totally fun tween bedroom makeover with this colorful room for her sister! 🙂 These girls are just darling and they are truly best friends. What was so fun for me in working on these … Read more
I have been on the hunt for the perfect pedestal table for out kitchen nook. It is more than time for us to get something new. The cute little table we currently have has been our table for the last 8 years. I picked it up for free as payment for a photo shoot for … Read more
Happy Monday everyone and welcome to the Rooms We Love blogger home tour. I hope you are having a wonderful long holiday weekend if you are lucky enough to get today off of work or school! The kiddos are home and we are snuggling up inside by the fire to combat the snowstorm outside. 😉 … Read more
I’m excited to show you the living and dining room before and after makeover today! I hope you are enjoying these room reveals. There are lots more fun ones to come! Of all the rooms in the living and dining rooms probably changed the least…or close to it. The shape of the rooms stayed mostly … Read more
Ever since construction came to an end about a month ago…and actually even before then, I have had kind of a hard time envisioning the 1987 Fixer Upper decorated. It’s funny, because I had no problem designing all of the renovations…it was like they were in my head before I even found the house…but now … Read more
I’m so excited to be heading inside the #1987FixerUpper this week to share the foyer entry way before and after remodel. If you are looking for foyer entry way design ideas, hopefully this post will be a help. We took this puppy down to the studs and boy what a project it was! The entry … Read more
Whew! When I look back at 2017, all I can see is a blur of craziness…which has everything to do with our cross country house hunt, move and remodel of our 1987 Fixer Upper. You can read about the process for finding this house here and a mid construction progress update on the exterior here. There … Read more
Decorating the family room for Christmas is fun, and we always buy Christmas jammies, but this year we took it one step further and added in some Christmas bedroom decor. I always see the Christmas bedding when I’m out and about shopping each year and I have always thought it would be fun to decorate … Read more
I am so excited to be a part of this year’s Meaningful Holiday Home Tour. Laura from Meaningful Spaces is kind enough to put this together every year. I was lucky enough to live just minutes from her in OC, one of the reasons I can’t wait to return home to So Cal before too … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…time to get the chance to get a peek into the homes all your favorite bloggers beautifully decorated for the holidays! I LOVE this time of year and getting to check out my favorite home tours is definitely something I look forward to each Christmas season. I am … Read more
At the risk of looking like a crazy lady, I am going to show you my family room Christmas decor. 😉 I LOVE a ridiculous feature wall, some of my favorites are the Halloween wall I did out of old medicine book pages, and last year’s snowflake wall. To create something fun doesn’t cost much … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…time to deck the halls! It is fun to have some new halls for me to deck, that’s for sure! With everything freshly painted and new this year, I am extra sensitive about making sure I don’t damage anything while I’m having fun making things pretty. You know … Read more
Happy Cyber Monday! Are you all shopped out yet? I’m guessing not, because today is supposed to be the busiest shopping day of the year! 🙂 I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with friends and family and that there was a lot of relaxing and over-eating involved. 😉 I’m glad that we … Read more
This last year has been such a whirlwind, I can’t even believe it is time for Christmas! It is so fun to have the contractors finishing up this week literally as the holidays begin. With so many things in transition over this last six months, this holiday season is a chance for us to really … Read more
I am so excited to share the kitchen remodel progress with you all! It’s hard to believe, but we actually cooked some dinner in our kitchen this week! We have a functioning oven, a microwave, and a fridge all working and boy does it feel good! This kitchen remodel included taking everything down to the … Read more
With Thanksgiving around the corner, our thoughts are naturally turning to gathering places, family, big meals and where to serve them. This time of year, the dining room…an often overlooked, pass-though of a room, gets it’s 15 minutes. While traditional dining rooms have kind of taken a back seat in today’s more modern, open concept … Read more
When we bought the 1987 Fixer Upper, the plan was to move into the partially finished basement while the rest of the house was under construction. It had two finished bedrooms, one finished bathroom and a couple of finished storage closets. My uncle Dave, who was helping us with the construction, moved most of the … Read more
Things are heating up here at the #1987FixerUpper and I could not be more excited! The finish carpenters are just about done and things are looking SO much different. Have I mentioned how much I love woodwork? 😉 Ok, maybe a time or two, but it seriously makes such a difference! The entry way design … Read more
When we first started the renovation of our 1987 Fixer Upper, we had a budget (of course) but there were a few things I may have overlooked. 😉 One of them being the fact that we would need 22 new flush mount lights (not including the fun lights for rooms like the dining room, kitchen … Read more
Remodeling your home’s floor plan is exciting and fun, but can also seem like a scary and overwhelming adventure. It usually means knocking down a few walls and shifting things around, but the results can be amazing if you take some time to plan and think about how to create a space that works for … Read more
Who knew that windows were going to be such a big deal? When I first walked through our 1987 Fixer Upper I knew that installing new windows was a must. It was going to be a big expense, but it was something that just couldn’t be avoided. The old windows were 30 year old aluminum … Read more
You guys! I have been the worst these last few weeks at updating our 1987 Fixer Upper progress. This last month has been SO tough. I mean SOOO hard. I’m sure we are wimps and everything, but moving stinks. Especially when you don’t want to move. The kids have been such troopers but it has … Read more
Hi guys! This week is a CRAZY one! Drywall, siding, exterior paint, insulation, cabinets are being finalized, floors are being purchased…Whoa! I just wanted to pop in and see if you had hit up the Amazon Prime Day deals today and show you the color of the brick! So happy to have that decision made! … Read more
I’m at the point in our own home project that I need to see something finished and pretty, so today it’s time to share a recent bathroom renovation I had the pleasure of assisting a wonderful friend of mine complete. These master bathroom remodel before and after pictures will knock your socks off…the transformation is … Read more
This post is sponsored by . All opinions are mine alone. This has been a big week at the house. After what has seemed like weeks of tearing things apart, this week, for the first time, things are starting to be put back together. That is is an exciting and welcome change. It will still … Read more
Today is the day. The movers have come and gone, the carpets have been cleaned and we are handing the keys over to our renters tonight. This is a wild ride. I was reading a sweet story few days ago, trying to find some comfort in this whole move situation, and there, staring back at … Read more
School is out and the days are long and hot which can only mean one thing…SUMMER! Welcome to our Summer Home Decor Tour! I love teaming up with Marty from A Stroll Thru Life and participating in her fun home tours each season. She is such a great hostess and I really enjoy seeing how … Read more
It’s week 3 of our Fixer Upper construction and I have to say (knock on wood) that things are actually moving along really well. I don’t want to jinx myself though! 😉 This week was full of plumbing, more framing, low voltage electrical and cable, and masonry work. The family room/kitchen area is such a … Read more
Demo is in full swing at our fixer upper. This 1980’s house remodel is moving at record pace and I can’t believe how much has been accomplished in the last week! I wanted to share the entry way, living/dining room and office with you today so you can see the original space and how we … Read more
I cannot believe how much progress has been made on this 1987 Fixer Upper in just one short week! It is incredible you guys! There were demo guys and electricians and plumbers, oh my! To see where this project has come in just a few short days is exciting. I’m up in Utah again today … Read more
I can’t believe it. The house in SLC is officially ours. We spent the last week there finalizing closing details and today is the day. After returning home late last night, I am hopping on a plane again tomorrow morning and heading back up to meet with the contractor, the structural engineer, and get demo … Read more
Yes, your eyes did not deceive you…the title says a NEW 18th century home. That was what initially grabbed my attention too. I understand a remodel of an 18th century home, but a new one? How does that happen? It happens when a design and construction firm decides to build new homes, based on old … Read more
I don’t know about you guys, but as the days are getting longer and warmer, my thoughts are turning to SUMMER!!! The kids are already getting antsy. We have spring break SO late this year…there are only 4 weeks of school left after we head back. It’s like they can smell the ocean air and … Read more
With the big move getting ever closer I feel like time is speeding up. I have started packing, which makes everything seem much more real as I see the garage full of boxes holding our possessions that may never return to this home. This is so much more than a home. It’s a part of … Read more
Th weather is heating up, the days are longer and spring has sprung! Welcome to our Spring Home Tour! I love teaming up with Marty from A Stroll Thru Life and participating in her amazing home tours each season. She is such a great hostess and I really enjoy looking at everyone’s tours. If you are … Read more
One of my favorite spots to turn for inspiration is Elle Decor. There are so many beautiful homes to oogle. This home tour of Emmy Rossum’s NYC hideaway caught my attention because it reminded me of so many of the beautiful European flats we rented while spending a few months over seas. The perfect mix … Read more
This whole moving thing just got real. We are in escrow on our very own 1980’s Fixer Upper. I can’t believe it. For the last few months as I’ve wandered through what seems like hundreds of homes, refreshed Redfin and Realtor.com practically every 3 hours looking for new listings, and poured over every home source … Read more
As many of you already know, I am a total reality TV junkie. My love affair with it goes way back, and living here in the OC, shows like The Real Housewives of Orange County, Laguna Beach, and the Hills really captured my attention because I see people on TV that I run into at … Read more
Happy Friday! Welcome to another installment of iCandy. I am loving this series. It’s so fun for me to put together and take a look through all the things that have inspired me each week. Sometimes, I just plain forget things that I have seen or saved, so it’s fun to remind myself of things … Read more
Hello and welcome to our new weekly series, iCandy. For those of you that follow me on Instagram, you know I am constantly sharing images that catch my eye and inspire me, in hopes that they will inspire you too. I get TONS of emails and direct messages each time I post, asking for sources … Read more
I’m so excited to be heading to Alt Summit today in sunny Palm Springs, but I have to say part of me wishes I could just stay home and snuggle my babies. January has been a super wild, fun and emotionally draining month. Between trips to NYC for an amazing, dream meeting with HomeGoods, (more … Read more
About five years ago I decided to turn our more formal living room into a second family room. We don’t have a big house, and the biggest room in our house (the living room) was sitting empty and unused all the time. I bought a black distressed console and a big TV, and had visions … Read more
It’s hard for me to believe it, but it’s been almost two years since we painted our house. We were making the transition from brown to gray, since it had been 10 years and I wanted a fresh new look. I never realized how tricky gray can be! The granite in our kitchen has a lot of brown … Read more
Welcome to our Christmas Home Tour! I was so excited when Marty from A Stroll Thru Life invited me to participate in her wonderful Christmas home tour this year. She is such a great hostess and I enjoy looking at everyone’s tours each season, so I am extra excited to be participating this year! If you … Read more
Hello and welcome to our Christmas home tour! I was so excited to join in Laura from Meaningful Spaces and some of my other favorite blogging friends to share one of our favorite holiday rooms. I love Christmas, and I LOVE traditional red and green Christmas home decor. This past year I finally committed to … Read more
I love SO many types of design. Sometimes it’s hard for me to settle on a particular style…which is why I love my job so much! I love having the chance to create new looks with the same space and try different things. For this year’s Christmas Home Tour I tried something different with the … Read more
When it comes to plaid anything, I *might* have a slight obsession. Plaid ties, plaid scarves, plaid throws, plaid pillows, plaid plates…I am a bit mad for plaid to say the least. Something about this time of year just makes me want to drape the house (and myself) in plaid. Remember the plaid wall from … Read more
With the holidays looming, dining rooms across America are getting a face lift as people prepare for friends and family to gather around the table. Creating a pretty place to make family memories is fun, and it doesn’t have to break the bank! Most tables will last a lifetime, I know from experience…I often wish … Read more
While watching the Olympics recently, I was searching for something regarding Brazil on the internet and I stumbled on Anderson Cooper’s gorgeous vacation home. WOW!! If I had a beautiful retreat to escape to like this in Brazil, I night never come home! Architectural Digest did a beautiful job capturing these images and I hope … Read more
Welcome to our Fall Home Tour! I was so excited when Marty from A Stroll Thru Life reached out to see if I was interested in participating in one of her wonderful home tours this year. She is such a great hostess and I enjoy looking at everyone’s tours each season, so I am doubly excited … Read more
I pretty much won the award for coolest mom on the block this week according to my tween daughter. You see, my name appeared in the new J-14 Decorate Magazine, on a page next to the likes of Dove Cameron, Bailee Madison, and Sabrina Carpenter. Needless to say, it was a pretty exciting day in … Read more
You guys!! I have some news that I can’t even believe! About three weeks ago I received a super exciting email. Now, to give this story some context, I get spam emails ALL the time. Do you guys? It seems like I am always winning some prize, being locked out of my bank accounts if … Read more
They’re here! A few weeks ago, after a scouring the internet for what has seemed like months looking for the perfect fabrics, I finally ordered fabric swatches. I narrowed it down to the 12 or so fabrics I posted about in this post, and now the pillows I chose have started arriving and I couldn’t … Read more
I can’t believe I have never shared this tween boy room makeover here on the blog yet! When I was taking stock of the house and figuring out what projects I needed to complete this summer, I was talking to my daughter about making over her room and realized I never shared this! I started … Read more
Hi everyone! Today we are back again to show you a few of our very favorite features from last week’s Pretty Project Party. There were some amazing projects shared this month, today we are featuring three that caught our eye, but you can see everything that was linked up HERE. First up, Making it in … Read more
It’s been a little while since I updated the progress on the house, so I thought I’d share a couple of things that happened this week. I finally got around to ordering a bunch of fabric samples a few weeks ago and I got happy mail this week! Yay!! I have ordered a few pillows … Read more
This summer our little house is going through some changes. Some needed, some just for fun. Summer is SO short this year, and since we use our house as the base for our little homeschool during the school year, my timeline is limited. I have been researching and meeting with contractors over the last few … Read more
Thank you so much to everyone that linked up to our May Pretty Project Party! There were so many gorgeous projects this month, and a major increase in complete room makeovers. Talk about major eye candy! We’ve selected our top three favorite projects, but there were so many great ones that linked up, we encourage … Read more
I have spent much of the past week organizing, clearing out and getting ready for some changes around here. Our master bedroom has been begging for a little attention for a long time and it is finally time for a little face lift. I have been searching Pinterest and Instagram for bedroom design ideas … Read more
A cute friend of mine is expecting her third baby in just a few short weeks, and as all of us mom’s know, by the time your baby stuff has been through a baby or two, it’s time for a refresh! So, this precious new arrival is getting his own brand new nursery, and we … Read more
Just because Christmas is over, unfortunately doesn’t mean that cold weather is over. 🙂 I usually associate cozy with Christmas time because around here, when Christmas is over, spring has practically sprung! This year however, with El Nino passing through California, I have found myself wanting all things cozy…I’m freezing all the time! Here are … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…the time to clear out and organize the house and make everything feel fresh and new! Keeping my kid’s closets clean and organized is one of my biggest challenges..anyone else out there have the same problem? They are always growing which means clothes are constantly coming and going. … Read more
The holidays are such a fun time, I like to spread as much of that cheer around the house as possible. A little bit in every room goes a long way. It is easy to give your bedroom or guest room a quick holiday bedding makeover by just adding a few touches. You can see … Read more
Are you hosting Christmas dinner at your place this year? Even if you aren’t, there is something fun about setting a perfect Christmas table. We are not the most formal people at our house, we eat off of paper plates most of the time because I like to cut down on the number of dishes … Read more
I can’t believe the time is here!! I feel like I was just putting all of these fun holiday decorations up and now it’s almost time to take them down. Before I do, I thought I’d give you a peek at our holiday home tour. In years past I’ve had green, brown and gold … Read more
On any given week I know that when it comes time to make the pilgrimage to Target, my wallet is going to be instantly lighter. I mean, let’s be real. With the Dollar Spot I can’t even get further than 10 feet into the place and I’ve already dropped $50…dollar spot my foot! 😉 Well, … Read more
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 Side tables are the easiest way to add style and functionality to your space. Whether you are looking to add a pop of color, an interesting shape or a fun texture to your room, these little numbers are … Read more
via buzzfeed You’ve seen it on bags, shoes, jewelry…those cute little tassels and fringe that gives everything a playful, whimsical look. Well, good news…that trend has headed indoors too! via casa sugar You only used to find fringe on grandma’s couch…not anymore! Now grandma’s couch is hip again. 😉 via decorative bedroom Create an intimate, … Read more
Let there be light! As a photographer, I am constantly thinking about it…where is the light coming from, what color is the light, how bright is the light…the list goes on! It should come as no surprise then, that I am slightly obsessed with light fixtures. 😉 Here are 10 fun fixtures for under $100 right … Read more
With kids back in school, and the holidays on the horizon, the natural urge to purge and organize kicks in. I you’re looking for an inexpensive and stylish way to add more storage space and organization to your home, baskets may be the answer you’ve been looking for. Baskets in the Kitchen via Huffington Post … Read more
Light and bright are the words I would use to describe this fun living room project. I still want to add a few touches…a couple of pieces of art and a lamp…but I couldn’t wait to share! Aren’t those couches cute? We needed smaller scale couches for this space and these tufted ones from Pier One … Read more
Remember that fabulous find I had a HomeGoods just a bit ago…the acrylic table in the bathroom department? Well, I told you I was going to play with it and so I did. I set it up originally as a bar cart, but now it may have found a new home. 🙂 We don’t have … Read more
A quick trip to HomeGoods yesterday was a great trip because I scored this amazing acrylic table. I found it in the bathroom aisle of all places, stashed in the bathroom dept! It was folded up (yes, it folds for easier storage!) and placed in amongst the vanity tables and chairs. WHAT?! I can think … Read more
I’ve been working on a kitchen remodel and I was able to go and put the finishing touches on it recently…probably my favorite part because it involves all the accessories…like the jewelry for the kitchen. 😉 It’s a chance to bring in the color, the texture and dress it up a bit. Here’s a sneak … Read more
As many of you know I have been working on a big project for the last while. A cute family of six made a cross country move and settled in Orange County. They had been renting smaller, older homes on the East Coast, while renting out their larger home here for the last seven years. … Read more
I have always been a fan of white kitchens. As a photographer I can’t get enough white and bright. When we bought our house over a decade ago, dark was in. Dark cabinets, dark countertops, dark floors…I was fortunate that white kitchens were seen as “less desireable” so I was able to get a white … Read more
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of books. You’ve heard me say it a million times here that they are a great way to add color, height, just overall personality to any space. Well, the kitchen is no exception to that rule. If you have countertops, open shelving or other little nooks in your … Read more
Lately Ashley has been asking me for a new room. Over the last few months I’ve been working on a home to four little girls…and it’s been killing her! She goes shopping with me often, and every time I purchase something cute she is begging for it to come home with us instead of heading … Read more
Since you all know I am constantly re-arranging things around here 😉 I thought I’d share my latest coffee table styling with you! 🙂 I found the CUTEST bathing beauty figurines at HomeGoods a week or so ago, and knew that they would make the perfect addition to my summer coffee table make-over. I added a … Read more
Lately, I’ve been seeing all of these gorgeous blue Chinese urns all over in fabulous room designs. I have been dying to get my hands on one, and last week, I had narrowed it down to three. I loved the shape of these, the size of this one, and just the overall look of this one. What to do?! … Read more
Move over pastels…this spring is all about going bold! While pastels are pretty, lately I’ve been feeling like I want something that will carry me past Easter, into the later spring. One of my favorite things about spring (and I’m sure yours too) are the beautiful blooms popping up all over. Most of these flowers … Read more
Our house has gone through so many changes over the last bit, I realized I had never documented it’s progress here on the blog. While this isn’t entirely what we started with years ago, this is a little “before” from the images you have been seeing lately. Much more traditional than things look now. It’s … Read more
A few months ago I took a class at Peinture Studios here in Orange County. I had been reading about and seeing chalk paint ALL over the place and I wanted to see what it was all about. There were a couple of pieces in my house that I thought would be fun to change … Read more
I have always loved blue, but particularly navy. As a matter of fact, my bedroom when I was a tween had beautiful navy wallpaper with the prettiest white flowers on it. It was gorgeous! I had a crisp white eyelet bedspread on my canopy bed with a matching canopy…every little girl’s dream. 🙂 A … Read more
St. Patty’s Day is around the corner and today we’re making a super simple DIY Felt and Canvas Shamrock pennant banner that is SO easy you’ll be making one for every occasion. 🙂 Have you seen these pre-made and cut canvas banner pieces? They make this banner take all of about 15 minutes. 🙂 Here’s … Read more
I frequently get asked about the books around my house and what my favorite books to decorate with are. If you’ve been following me for a while, you have probably noticed stacks of books everywhere…antique books, design books, photography books, cookbooks…you name it. Yes, I love pretty picture books to look at, but more importantly … Read more
I don’t know about in your house, but in ours, the computer is front and center in the middle of all the action. I’ve shown you our office nook up in our bedroom, but this one is where the computer is and where most of the “real” work happens. When we moved into our house … Read more
It’s been a while since I gave an update on the design project over at the Avendale house, and exciting thins are happening! We started with the twin’s rooms, the blue room and the pink, green and navy room, but things have also been busy in the family room, dining room, living room, nook and … Read more
A few weeks ago at Alt I had the chance to take an up close and personal look at Minted’s art. Have you seen it before? As someone who regularly creates printables for you all and art prints, I always wondered how their printed material looked…paper quality (that’s huge for me!) and the color quality. … Read more
With the new year I’m thinking it might be time for a new bedroom. The walls got a make-over more than a year ago…eek! That sounds like a long time when I type it out! I took them from a harvest brown to a taupey-gray. I’ve been going back and forth on what to do…do … Read more
A few months ago I had the chance to introduce you to one half of the talented duo behind DIY Playbook when I featured Bridget’s gorgeous dining room. Well, today I get the pleasure of introducing you to her talented blogging partner Casey. When I was looking for dining rooms, I ran across Casey’s cute and … Read more
A few days ago I was perusing some of my favorite sites and I stumbled across this inspiration board over on One King’s Lane: Did you ever watch Troop Beverly Hills as a kid? That is what came flooding to my mind instantly when I saw this board. Everytime I’m up in LA and pass … Read more
I am SO excited!! Ash is finally getting her closet finished next week. Hers is the only closet in the house that hasn’t had a closet system, and we are finally installing one. (More on that in the weeks to come! 🙂 ) I don’t know if it’s just her…or if it’s a girl thing … Read more
Over the course of the last several months, I’ve had the pleasure of working on a project for some dear friends of ours who just made a cross-country move back to our neck of the woods. They still owned their home here and had been renting it out for the last many years. Having left years … Read more
Are you ready for some gorgeous images of a beautifully designed storage space to get you motivated to get organized in 2015? Well, look no further! When I ran across Emily’s amazing pantry, I had to contact her and ask her to share it with us. Her entire home is full of beautiful design ideas. so be sure … Read more
I am SO excited to have Courtney from A Thoughtful Place blog here today sharing her Holiday Home and holiday decorations with us. I feel so blessed to have had a chance meeting with Courtney earlier this year that has turned into a special friendship. She is witty, a sweet and wonderful wife and momma, and an … Read more
I know that you are probably distracted by their amazing shoe department when you’re there, but do you ever stop by the home and gift department at Nordstrom? Well, if not, you are missing out! Just like all of their other departments with a unique assortment of products, the home and gift department is no different. They already have … Read more
I’m SO excited to introduce you all to Lidy from Hello Lidy today! Do you know her? If not, add her to your list of “must visit” blogs and social media accounts. I fell in love with this gorgeous dining room of hers and asked if I could share it here with you all…here’s a … Read more
A few months back I was invited to team up with HomeGoods for some fun projects. It has been such a fun experience for me, and to make it even better, I have been able to get to know some super talented designers. I instantly fell in love with DIY Playbook’s style. Bridget and Casey are so talented and … Read more
I was at HomeGoods the other day and even though I “just ran in for one thing” we all know how that goes. 😉 I passed by all the fun new fall decor and couldn’t help myself. I wanted to bring a little bit more of a fall vibe into my bedroom, so I grabbed a few … Read more
This time of year I like to mix up my usual décor with a few quick, easy and inexpensive updates. One of my favorite ways to bring in new textures and colors is to grab a few new throw blankets. It’s perfect for this time of year too just as the temperatures are about to … Read more
We are so excited to have Sarah from Life on Virginia Street sharing her amazing Dining Room Make-Over with us today! You will not believe the transformation of this space! 🙂 Hello, Pink Peppermint Design readers! I’m Sarah with Life On Virginia Street. I’m an insurance executive by day and a blogger/DIYer/home decor enthusiast by night/weekend/every other … Read more
It’s here, it’s here! I don’t know about you guys, but I LOVE Halloween. There is just so much fun surrounding it…parties, pumpkin patch trips, trunk or treats, the list goes on. I love to mix up my décor each year sometimes with a theme, adding new vignettes and of course, adding a few new … Read more
Are you a fan of daylight savings time? I love the long days during the summer months…but when it comes time to “fall back” an hour this time of year…I can’t stand it! It gets dark SO early. Like 4:30pm early. Yuck. So, to cheer myself up, I thought I’d round up my favorite sources … Read more
I’m so excited to have been asked by Tammy to step in as a guest Blogger on this beautiful Tuesday. I absolutely adore Tammy and I’m always inspired by her creativity and ingenuity with her approach to each and every project. I look forward to all of her posts and every morning you’ll often find … Read more
I can’t believe it is already almost the end of October! My poor little girl has been begging to put out more decorations than just our measly pumpkins, so this weekend, I am going to deliver! 😉 With the help of a quick trip to HomeGoods earlier this week, I put together this easy fall shelf … Read more
Hi there! My name is Claire, and I couldn’t be more excited to be hanging out with all of you Pink Peppermint Design followers! I have a blog crush on Tammy, so you can imagine my mini freak-out when she asked me to guest post! I first discovered Tammy on Instagram and then ventured over … Read more
Oh! I can’t believe that another summer has come and gone. Only 2 more weeks of carefree bliss and we’ll be headed back to school here in OC. I’m grateful for one thing…the chance to play catch up with all the work that has been suffering due to our crazy schedule! While it may seem … Read more
We are in full back to school mode here! With only a few more weeks until we start, I am gearing up for another fun year of HomeSchooling. This year we’ll have some fun kids joining us at our home to participate in a little program which will super fun…but it also means that my … Read more
I have had the pleasure of working on the e-design of a fun family room these last few weeks. I love the chance to reveal the final product to my clients. I get butterflies in the few moments before I click the “send” button. I want everything to be perfect, everyone to love their space. The emails that I get … Read more
Ever since I stated working with the HomeGoods pinterest program, I have been super inspired! It’s been a great motivator to get me finishing all the little projects and areas around the house I have been neglecting. (I’m sure my hubby’s not too thrilled that my inspiration has also increased his lost of to-do’s. lol! ;)) … Read more
I have been wanting to do this for a LONG time. The black paint has been sitting in the garage calling my name, but I was afraid!!! 🙂 Last year when we had some stuff done to the house, I had Ash’s room wainscotted and painted pink and white. I LOVE it…but it has been … Read more