clean slate in the garden
I was really getting the gardening itch in late May, but with all of the traveling we had coming up, it just didn’t make sense to buy a bunch of plants and start a project we couldn’t finish before we left. So, I had to practice patience! Now that we’re home, we’re diving into some […]
summer activity | fun with food
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Blue Apron. As always, all words and opinions expressed are honest and my own. (Oh,, and the first 50 readers to sign up will get $50 off their first two weeks Blue Apron, so you might want to stick around.) Our vacations are behind us and now the bulk of […]
eating area updates
Once we were unpacked and settled form back-to-back trips, I was ready to start working on the house again. I am waiting to get into the summer rhythm before I tackle larger projects, like the butler’s pantry and painting the kitchen island, but I want to get smaller things done when time allows. Organization of […]
peonies
Well, we’re finally home for the summer. We got all of our trips done back to back and I won’t have to pack a suitcase again until I go to France and Italy in the fall. It’s so good to be home, although I loved visiting family and then unplugging (quite literally) with our church’s […]
the gift
When I was in North Carolina, Jeff’s mom surprised me with a gift. We were sitting on the sofa one afternoon, chatting, and she leaned forward to get out of her chair. “Come with me. I have a gift for you. It’s a thank you for helping Jeff finish his Masters degree.” I followed her […]
Braided Jute Kitchen Rug
One of the questions I’m asked most when I share my kitchen on social media is, “Where did you get the rug?” The answer is, it’s a braided jute I purchased from Joss & Main a few years ago. It has worn really well and has even been hosed down a couple of times to […]
Finds from my old PA honey holes
One thing I wanted to do when I went back to PA to visit my parents was visit some of my favorite antique stores. I have found some nice things in Minnesota, but I really missed the antiquing back east. No, that’s too general. I really missed my stores – the ones that were on […]
dining chair upholstery tutorial
I almost completely forgot that I left this chair makeover tutorial hanging after I shared how to make the slipcover for the seat! I was traveling and visiting family and wasn’t reminded about part two until someone mentioned it on Instagram. Anyway, I dusted off the video footage and got everything edited, so I could […]