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
Happy Saturday! Sales are heating up the closer we get to Memorial Day Weekend, so if you are in need something or have had something on your list…now is a great time to grab it! Ash and I just bought a couple of dresses for summer at Anthro, and I have been getting a few … 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
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and this year things are a bit different. With just about a month to go, it’s time to start thinking about what to get for mom. There won’t be any last minute trips to the store this year with quarantine orders that will most likely still be in effect, and … 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
Let’s be real. This week has felt like one of the longest months of my life! lol! Anybody else? I’m pretty much over this whole “stay at home” thing. I know this is affecting a LOT of people and I don’t want to seem insensitive in any way, but what I do want to do … 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
One thing I’ve learned by spending some time in a place with a real winter lately, is that by February everyone is super over it. 😉 People are fleeing the state left and right and anxiously seeking some sun. I have found that for me, as soon as it hits February, I feel like spring … 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
The more client projects I take on the more I find myself getting questions from you guys about products that I incorporate into different homes, how much they cost, where to find them, and more importantly…how to get the same look for less. So, I thought it would be fun to try a new series … Read more
Alright folks, we’re here. The last official weekend before Christmas and only 4 days left to shop…(well three and a half, really). I had to laugh the other day when I was in a store buying a few things and the clerk asked if I had been shopping on Amazon yet and I chuckled and … Read more
We’re starting to get down to the wire here folks! This is the last week we can shop and get gifts delivered in time…unless you have Amazon Prime which will get you the best gifts for her in under 48 hours! So, if you’re a last minute shopper like I am this year, I have … Read more
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year…deals are everywhere and today is a great day! CYBER MONDAY! Lots of the deals seemed to go live at different times yesterday, so I picked up a few things for the house (new pillow covers from McGee and Co and Danielle Oakey) and a few … Read more
Guys! Black Friday deals are on! I’m so excited they are up early! Wahoo!! Here is your complete list of the best of the best, all the codes, deals and my favorites. I started making this collage of some of my black Friday favorites, and it kept growing and growing…lol! Apparently I like too many … 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 funny how when you have a weekly thing that you do the weeks seem to go even faster! I feel like I was just adding in all of my favorite’s for Labor Day and now here we are and it’s time to start thinking Christmas! I don’t know why, but once school starts I … Read more
Happy Wednesday! We are enjoying some family time for fall break this week and it came just at the right time while the weather is still gorgeous. I have been shooting lots of holiday content this week…I can’t believe how quickly this season feels like it is going to pass. Ashley’s Halloween costume arrived this … Read more
Is anyone else starting to feel a little panic setting in now that October is officially upon us? I mean, gosh, I feel like it was just Easter and now I’m starting to stress that I’m already I’m behind on my Christmas shopping. 😉 lol! Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. I’m thinking holiday gifts … Read more
My sister and her family are in town this week and as I was getting ready for them to come, it had me thinking about how I want to change things in the guest rooms. 😉 After the holidays I’m going to make another push to really get all the loose ends tied up around … Read more
Jet lag is in full effect right now. Oh boy is it hitting hard this time!! We had a wonderful trip to London and Paris this last week…they are both beautiful in the fall…even in the rain. The rain actually made ushering in October feel a but more appropriate. I’m excited to break out all … Read more
I love to decorate for Halloween almost as much as I do for Christmas. We are about to break out all the Halloween decorations around here this week and things will start to get a bit creepy. The weather has really taken a turn and it is definitely cooling way down, which makes Halloween decorating … Read more
Fall is officially upon us, and as much as I don’t love winter, I also don’t mind the fact that it isn’t 90 degrees anymore and I can break out a sweater or two. 😉 I’ve been working a few fall things into my wardrobe and the house. I’m particularly loving olive green right now. … Read more
Temps here have started to get a bit wild and bounce around from 90 to 65 and back to the mid 80s…it is definitely fall! After getting the house all ready for our fall home tour last week, I am ready to jump into all things fall with both feet! (hopefully wearing some really cute … Read more
Where we come from in Orange County, Halloween is a BIG deal. Like REALLY big. As a matter of fact, it was voted the #1 place in the state of California to celebrate Halloween. Yep. That big of a deal. 😉 One of the factors that I’m sure helps, is the fabulous weather in Orange … Read more
Today is a big day in our house…the first day of school for Ash…which marks my first day of no kids at home in almost 4 months. As happy as I am for her to go back (because she was so excited to see friends) I always feel a little bit sad when I’m all … Read more
I feel like I was just writing all about the best Memorial Day Sales kicking off the summer, and now, here we are celebrating the end of summer with the best Labor Day Weekend sales. Whoa. Time goes way too fast when you’re having fun! I have been doing TONS of shopping this past 48 … Read more
As much as I love summer, there is definitely something nice about returning to a routine. It’s a comfort to feel like you are back in a pattern. I’m picking back up where we left off at the start of summer with our weekly pattern of Pink Peppermint’s Picks posts and it feels SO good! … Read more
