As I mentioned on Instagram stories, the doors in our home (on the first floor) that lead outside have all been painted black. I did this early on after we moved in to give dimension to the inside of the…
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How to Pot a Large Cactus
Cactus and plant lovers unite! I recently purchased my second Peruvian Apple Cactus. I love my first one so much, I *needed* a second! They are easy to take care of and grow quickly when put outside in the warmer…
How to Make Pie Iron Apple Pies Over the Campfire
We recently went on a tent camping trip with my parents and my sister and her kids. My parents are camping pros and do it often and they have all the gear! And my mom always comes with all the…
Choosing a White Exterior Paint Color
Our home was built in late 2011, we moved in in early 2012, and we are the first and only owners of our home. After living here for 8.5 years, we have decided to have the exterior of our home…
Discover Iowa’s Natural Beauty with the Iowa State Park Passport
It seems we are all trying to spend as much time as possible outside these days! It helps us clear our minds, spend time with our kids and families, relax, exercise, and find new adventures. There is something about being…
17 Ways to Use a Utility Cart
We purchased a utility cart on wheels for my daughter’s room last year. It provides so much storage in her small-ish room! I love to organize and have a place for everything in our home, and this seemed like a…
How to Create a DIY Indoor Plant Wall
Hello friends! We have a new addition to our eat-in kitchen nook, and I’m in love! It involves a full wall of plants, which makes this crazy plant lady’s heart skip a beat! Making one of these DIY indoor plant…
Summer Bar Cart Styling
This vintage bar cart is one of my favorite pieces in our home! It’s so fun for me to decorate and change up and junk up! I decided recently to style it for summer – holding on to summer as…
How to Make an Easy Summer Beer Recipe
My best friend and neighbor introduced me to this easy summer beer recipe many years ago and it’s been a summer staple every summer since! What’s not to love? It has two of my favorite things in its title! It’s…
How to Create a DIY Hat Wall
This might by the simplest DIY I have ever shared, but I wanted to put it in a blog post for easy reference! This DIY hat wall we added to our primary bedroom is not only eye catching, it’s functional….
How to Make a Beautiful Homemade Fruit Pizza
We had plans to join some friends for boxed wine and Chinese food to celebrate Pride month, so I decided to make something festive! 🌈 I knew my mom would come through with a delicious homemade fruit pizza recipe. She…
Chalkboard Summer Bucket List
This is the 8th summer we’ve created a chalkboard summer bucket list! No matter how old our kids get (currently 12 and 11), they still want to make one and I love it! Mostly, they want to play with their…