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
Happy Wednesday! I hope you are having a wonderful week. It is time for this week’s installment of Pink Peppermint’s Picks…what is quickly becoming one of my favorite posts to write each week because it gives me a chance to share with you some of the fun things I see each week. This has been … Read more
It’s no secret that we have been desperately trying to get this house together and ready for the holidays and the guests that will be coming shortly thereafter for the ski season…yay! We love guests, and we love them even more now that we have space for them! 🙂 Poor Ashley hasn’t had a new … 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
Have you guys noticed that so many stores have already started their Black Friday deals? I was out last night and saw several places advertising that their sales are starting this weekend and not waiting for next weekend. Any chance to shop without fighting the crowds is fine with me! Although, I have to admit … 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
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
It’s Friday night, the boys are at a hockey game and us girls are enjoying our own form of sporting…shopping! 😉 I have a list about a mile long for the new Utah house and so I am on the hunt for great deals. If you are too, you’re in luck, because some great stuff … Read more
Spring has sprung! Tis the season for hats, bags, sunnies and fun jewelry! Yay!! The most wonderful time of the year! 😉 I love to update my usual white t-shirt, jeans and flip flops uniform with some fun pops of color in my accessories. Here are the latest trends and easy affiliate shopping links for … 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
What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions? Do you have special rolls that your grandma used to make? Driving through neighborhoods looking for Christmas lights? Visiting Santa? I love to hear about other people’s Christmas traditions…so I thought I’d share one family’s favorite Christmas traditions with you too! 🙂 Every year since the kids … Read more
Happy Monday! I’m working feverishly on decorating for Christmas around here in between shopping sprees. I may have to show you a sneak peek tomorrow…but I wanted to pop in and let you know about a few great Cyber Monday home decor sales happening today. A few of them are one day only, so be … Read more
Hey all! Just popping in between shopping trips to let you know about the 50% off sale at . EVERYTHING is 50% off. This is one of my favorite sales of the year because I buy almost all of my kids clothes here. They make the cutest girls dresses and darling jeans, sweaters and just … 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
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
In case you haven’t noticed, I have a slight love affair with blue…blue in any shade, but particularly navy. It has such a calming effect on a space and it just so pretty. I’m a little excited about one of my favorite finds from this week! I found these darling pillows, feather inserts INCLUDED at … 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
“It’s my birthday, it’s my birthday, I’m going to shop like it’s my birthday….” Truth be told, I always feel a little guilty spending money on myself. I have NO problem spending it on the kids and the house, but when it comes to me, I usually don’t buy a ton of stuff…that is unless … 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
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
Happy Thanksgiving!! The kitchen is bustling this morning and the most amazing smells of stuffing, pies, rolls and now the 37lb turkey is in the oven just making our mouths water. I love this time of year and the chance to gather with family and friends around the table passing traditions, sharing stories and pictures … Read more
Do you host for the holidays? I have lucked out these last few years and not hosted Thanksgiving or Christmas. It’s funny, because I love to host…don’t get me wrong, but there is something really nice about being able to truly relax and enjoy the holidays without the chaos of making everything. Just because I … 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
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
If you’re looking for an idea for easy entertaining for Mother’s Day…here’s one to throw together that will make it seem like you planned for days. 🙂 The grocery store bakery and Trader Joe’s are my secret weapons whenever I’m throwing together a little party. Whatever your grocery options in your area, grab an assortment … 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
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
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 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
Have you gotten used to writing 2015 on your checks yet? It will be May before I have it down. 😉 With Christmas break coming to an end this weekend and school and real life picking up speed again on Monday morning (ugh!) I figured it’s time for me to get organized. I am not … Read more
Hey everyone! I got in on this deal and wanted to pass it along if you guys are crazy Christmas jammie people like we are. I’m sorry…must be the photog in me, but I can’t resist new Christmas pjs each year for Christmas morning pictures! 😉 This ends today, so you’ll have to jump on … 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
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…baking season!! I’m making pies this week, and next week we start on the cookies! 🙂 Do you have a favorite family cookie recipe that you make for neighbors at Christmas time? I like to make a variety of everything from chocolate chip to decorated Santa sugar cookies. … 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
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
Halloween is absolutely one of my favorite times of year…but costume shopping stresses me out a little. Am I crazy? I love looking through all the cute options and then I have a tough time picking…fortunately she’ll still let me give her my opinion…I know those days are limited! She is pushing a bit for … Read more
I admittedly am usually a silver fan, but lately I can’t get enough of gold! Browsing through the Anthropologie website earlier today looking for some design inspiration I came across several items that are definitely going on my Christmas list! 🙂 Here are my faves…especially that pendant lamp!! Dying! Illume Boulangerie Jar, Tall Shimmering Jacquard Curtain … Read more