• Blog,  DIY,  Lifestyle

    Time Management: My 6 Favorite Tips and Tricks

    I wanted to share some time management tips that have been the biggest help to me managing my schedule instead of my schedule managing me. Time management is such a tricky thing, isn’t it? We want to fit all the things into each day, but we never have enough time. In an effort to offer some encouragement, I thought I’d share my favorite tips to reach goals yet keep your sanity. I’ve learned if I squeeze nothing but productivity out of my days I become drained and exhausted. But, if I let my schedule run wild I look back and realize I didn’t get anything done. Whether you battle with…

  • Modern European Farmhouse
    Blog,  Decorating

    4 Beautiful Elements for Modern European Farmhouse Style

    I love many aspects of many different styles, but once I found European Farmhouse I knew it would become my main inspiration for home decor. I recently decided to nail down my preferred decorating style. If you’ve been following along, you know from my unexpected discovery post that I didn’t learn that one magic word that describes my personal design style. However, I did learn more about it. Today I wanted to share with you my favorite aspects of European Farmhouse Style. What is European Farmhouse Style? European farmhouse style is a casual kind of beautiful. It’s the beauty that is found in simple and livable design decisions. I’ll talk…

  • Milk Paint
    Blog,  Decorating,  DIY

    My First Milk Paint Experience – Faux Fireplace Mantel

    It’s been a strange time. Social distancing and quarantine has definitely changed the way we’re living. But to be honest, this new way of life we’ve developed has been refreshing. We are doing more as a family and we are being far more productive and intentional with our time. I’ve heard it said that “if you don’t have a new hobby, side hustle, or skill on the other side of this, then time was never your issue.” I found it to be quite the smack in the face. It challenged me to stop making excuses which prevent me from doing new things. With this thought bouncing around in my head…