In case you haven't noticed from this post, this post, or my incessant ramblings on Instagram, I have a thing for fall. In order to hold onto this time of year and celebrate the season on the daily, I decided to add fall kitchen decor to our home. Our kitchen is open to the family room so the touches of fall can be seen from every part of our main living area. Similar to our fall front porch ...
Healthified Cranberry Orange Muffins
To continue celebrating my love for fall, I brought the season inside-- to the kitchen, to be exact. Fall flavors are warm, rich, and comforting. They're usually associated with heavy dishes and pastries but they don't have to be. One of my favorite flavor combinations for fall is cranberry orange. I love cranberry orange scones, muffins, and shortbread cookies so I decided to test out some ...
Fall Front Porch Decor
My favorite season is upon us and even though it's still in the 80s here in Southern California, I'm ready to dive into all things autumn. Comfy sweaters, thick socks, boots, crisp air, golden leaves, hot drinks, apple picking, and all the plaid are just a few of my most coveted associations with fall. To kick off the season, I decorated our front porch with blossoming mums in the most vibrant ...
A Simple and Elegant Valentine’s Day Tablescape
I'll use any excuse to bring out the pretty pink party-ware but what better day to do so than Valentine's Day? Here's a simple and elegant Valentine's Day tablescape that would be great for a Valentine's Day party, a "Galentine's" brunch, or, in my book, a random Monday morning ;) I started with our everyday placemats to keep things simple. Then I added our wedding chargers , these beautiful ...
Our Master Bathroom Renovation Before & After
When we bought our house, the master bathroom had beige walls with faux travertine on every surface. There was a big garden tub/shower combo without glass or a shower curtain, and there was a small step up to the toilet and tub area. The space itself is pretty small and narrow for a master suite, especially since the bedroom is so spacious. In an ideal, budget-free world, I would have knocked ...