Way back in August of 2022, I blogged about our Backyard Glow Up. It hadn’t happened yet, we were waiting for the patio guy to get started. Our plan was to add privacy and landscaping after the patio was finished. The patio ended up having some issues and needed to have part of it redone […]
Archives for 2024
The flooring that almost was.
A few weeks ago I was getting prepared to order new LVP for our main floor and the staircase leading to the upstairs. I had finally mostly decided on which one I was going with and just needed to confirm the measurements. Four years ago, when we purchased this model home the one thing I […]
Home Goals 2023/2024 – Modern Grandma Cottage
When we purchased our current home, I immediately created a mood board and also came up with a name for the vibe/aesthetic I was wanting to create in our home. I distinctly remember being in the pillow aisle at target with my oldest daughter and I found this bright colorful floral pillow. Immediately I loved […]
My 2024 Word for the Year
This will be my tenth year choosing a word. In many ways, I can’t believe I have stuck with this practice for a decade! It has been one of my most favorite things I have discovered for accountability, growth and focus. Some years my word comes quickly and concretely, I know it’s my word. Other […]



