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We live outside of Chicago. This winter Chicagoan’s have experienced the longest cloudy spell we have had in more than 22 years. On shopping trips to Trader Joe’s I love to grab some inexpensive flowers to brighten up our home. Fun fact: Trader Joe’s and Aldi are owned by the same parent company. Today I’m […]
Painted straw bags & french farmers market totes are all the rage right now. Several I’ve found are all well over $100. I decided to create the look for MUCH less myself. Sharing an easy tutorial with you how to DIY painted straw beach bag. I actually did my DIY last Spring, and it has […]
Aperol is an Italian liquor that has most recently made a major comeback. Aperol’s main flavor is sweet grapefruit with aromas of rhubarb and orange, which makes it perfect to pair with other citrus and fruit. It seems like you can’t go anywhere without seeing an Aperol Spritz on a fun cocktail menu, so why […]
Make simple impactful updates to your home to make it feel more custom. Sharing how we updated our homes vents and covers….
Lavender has always been one of my favorite scents. It has so many amazing healing qualities and I love putting a few drops of essential lavender oil on my wrists to calm my nerves before flying. Recently I was working with dried lavender for a photo shoot, and had so many of the little […]
The first day of Spring is officially Monday! Since it’s not quite warm enough here in the Midwest for us to begin gardening outside, I love bringing a little bit of the outdoors in. I really enjoy incorporating natural elements and greenery into our decor but unfortunately, at this point in life, I don’t have the […]
“What you do. How you dress. The way you love someone, and how you talk. Your smile and your personality. What you believe in, and all your dreams. The way you drink your tea. How you decorate your home. Or party. Your grocery list. The food you make. How your writing looks. And the way you feel. Life is art.”
Everything in life is art.
