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For most of us, home is where the heart is. It's where we feel safe and most comfortable, and where we can relax and be ourselves. But that's not to say you shouldn't make your home a little nicer; in fact, it can be a lot of fun to decorate your home and make it truly reflect your style and personality. You can start by choosing some of the right home items for your kitchen, bathroom, or living room to create a look and feel that you love.
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and the place where we’re most likely to spend time with our families. Whether it’s sharing a meal together or just relaxing over a cup of coffee, the kitchen is where our family memories are made.

Neon Polka Dot Pillowcase DIY

DIY, Home

After our Styled. Magazine feature and Katie’s neon post this week, I decided to finish out the week with this fun neon polka dot pillowcase DIY. For this DIY I drew inspiration from Hrrrthrrr’s DIY heart tote and these cute polka dot pillowcases found on Oh Joy’s blog. Materials Pillowcase Freezer paper Hole punch or […]

Color Trend: Holographic Style

Entertaining, Home

If you’ve been reading for a while, you know I’m a huge fan of metallics! When I was choosing February’s color trend, I saw holographic pieces popping up all over the place. What could I not love about a metallic rainbow finish? While I’m not ready to wear a holographic skirt or dress, I think […]

When Life Hands You Lemons, Have a Party!

Home, Life

A hot summer day is perfect for a lemonade party. At your next summer gathering, set up a lemonade station where your guests can create their own unique flavor pairing. I love summertime, but it has been a hot one. It’s in the 90s almost everyday in central North Carolina and 2016 is looking to be […]

5 Tips for Staging Your Home

Home, Life

Chad and I have some exciting changes in the works! I can’t share all of the details yet, but I can share that we are selling our adorable bungalow in the Lindley Park neighborhood of Greensboro, NC. If you have ever sold a home, you know just how much work it can be to stage […]

Behind the Blog: My Current WorkSpace

Blogging, Home

Today is another installment of Behind the Blog! As a refresher, I’ve teamed up with some amazing bloggers from several different niches to share what happens behind the scenes of our blogs. Today we are sharing a peek into our workspaces. All of the office photos were taken by the amazing Sara Wilson of Sara […]

Recipes from Essential Oils for a Clean and Healthy Home

Home, Life

I’ve been using all-natural cleaning products for the last few years because I don’t want to expose my family to chemical laden cleaning supplies. I’ve never made my own cleaning products, but recently I came across Kasey Schwartz‘s new book, Essential Oils for a Clean and Healthy Home. The book begins with a primer on essential oils and then […]