Helllloooooo! I missed you! I missed blogging! I missed decorating! Sorry, a *little* excited….;) We had such a great summer, and I’m glad I took the break. Really glad. It was good for my kids, and good for me, too. Made me realize just how much I love all this crafty-decorating-blogging-biz and it’s rejuvenated me to […]
Summertime Meal Planning
July 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I got a text from one of my friends the other day – she asked me how I stay motivated to cook healthy meals for my family in the lazy Summer months. Then I got chatting with a friend at the pool yesterday about this very thing. Figured, maybe it’d be a good post?! I […]
Summer Snapshots and How My Girlfriends Make Me a Better Mom
July 21, 2015 by 4 Comments
Wow, sitting here at the laptop writing my first blog post in what feels like an eternity! Sorry for the silence on my end, but it’s been quite a summer. I can’t even believe the sweet messages I’ve gotten from some of you – thank you for missing me! I thought maybe I’d share what’s […]
June 2015 Roundup
June 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
Well hello there! Long time, no post;) If you haven’t guessed, I turn into a mighty bad little blogger come Summertime. I’ve got the kids home from school and there’s just far too much fun to be had outdoors than to make them stay inside while Mommy paints, know what I mean? And sadly, I don’t […]
An Open Shelves Update
June 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
Making a few little changes in the kitchen… Because it’s been a hot minute, after all;) I’ll keep you posted on the craziness, but it’s all started with painting the backs of the open shelves. Once upon a time, these kitchen cabinets looked like this: Then, about a decade ago, I was into a dark […]
No-Sew Curtains from Ikea Tea Towels!
June 15, 2015 by 5 Comments
Soooo… We’re doing a basement redo now;) Basically, our basement had a split personality. It was half Ravens Man Cave, half kid playroom. The playroom part was (once upon a time) filled with BIG stuff – train table, activity table, giant blocks, a library – all that cute baby/kid craziness that can take up an entire […]
From Nursery to The Big Boy Room: The Reveal!
June 11, 2015 by 26 Comments
PEOPLE. It. Is. DONE! My soon-to-be six year old no longer lives in a room of baby giraffes! I went digging in my photos to find some from way back when and found these gems: (gotta love a flash and point and shoot camera. OUCH). (Those dark brown curtains lasted about a week before I went […]
Let’s Talk Throws: My Favorite Tips When Buying Pillows and Blankets
June 8, 2015 by 12 Comments
It’s a little ridiculous how excited I get about throw pillows. Like, SO. EXCITED. My husband doesn’t get it – he’d love a throw pillow free couch any day of the week. God love him though, he has to put up with a LOT of throws around this joint. It’s part of who I am. Love […]
Sometimes You Need a Change…
June 5, 2015 by 4 Comments
Ever have something that once looked awesome, but over time, as things change (and you change!), you feel like it’s just not vibing anymore? That’s what happened to me last week when I was looking in my family room. I had just bought a few new throw pillows for Summer (sharing soon!) and this end […]
Easy, 5-Minute DIY Flag Banner
June 3, 2015 by 5 Comments
If you’re looking for a way to show some patriotic pride in your decor, and have five minutes to spare, I have got you covered with this incredibly easy project. This is SO crazy easy, and if you’re like me, you might have everything you need in your house RIGHT NOW! While going through my Summer decor bins […]
Hi there! I’m Liz, a former teacher-turned-stay-at-home mom to three kids, with a passion to create a warm and inviting home on a budget. This blog all started when I’d put the babies down for a nap, and squeeze in a project during those precious couple of hours! My hope is that you visit this page and feel inspired to do a little “naptime decorating” of your own. Thank you so much for stopping by! 
