

Calm + Cool Bathroom
I'm FINALLY updating our apartment bathroom! I've had our bathroom decor scheme for well over 7 years now and I have been dying to change it up. Not because I hate it or don't want to keep it, but because I am ready to tone down the colors in there. I didn't think to take any before pictures, but it was red and yellow and had a world traveler theme feel to it, which makes sense, since I purchased most of the pieces at World Market! Knowing I wanted a whole different feeling t


My "Whip it Clean" Routine
If you're like me, you LOVE a clean house. You feel a sense of accomplishment for a job well done, you breathe easier knowing everything is taken care of, and you feel comfortable letting people in your clean home. Cleaning is an every day part of your daily routine (or it should be!) and it's something you do without much thought - other than, "Am I done yet?". So you strive to keep it together for awhile, and then life happens - kids, late work hours, your dog tracks in mud


Watched: BFG
I know, I know super late right? Well if you are like me, you love watching movies, but you don't feel a need to rush to every single movie that comes to theaters. I DO however keep a running list in my head of movies I might be interested in. For me, BFG was one of those. BFG is a Disney film (I love those!) about a young orphan girl who meets BFG, or Big Friendly Giant, and they go on a marvelous adventure together. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film is based off of Roa


Secret Litter Storage
Shout out to all my cat owners out there! Cats give unconditional love, they love the purrrrrfect belly rub, and they are a fairly low-maintenance pet. There is really only one thing I sincerely HATE about cats, and that's the litter box. If we lived somewhere there was room for my cat to go outside, I would most likely not have this problem. However, as we live in an apartment, and people and cars are unforgiving, we have to suck it up and deal with cat litter. Currently the


Simple Valentine's Gift Ideas
Happy Valentine's Day! Did you get your significant other a gift already? If you're like me and waited until today, then here are a few ideas to get you motivated to get it together! Picture from Lenzo Blog Picture from Pizzazzerie Blog Need a super cute (yet guy-friendly) gift idea that's fast and easy? Grab his favorite whiskey from your local liquor store, and print out this cute printable found here. Not only is this gift a last minute time saver, but I'm pretty sure ther


Pretty Packaging for Gift Giving
It's that time of year again - the season of birthdays, baby showers, weddings, and housewarming parties. With all these excuses to join a fete, you won't want to arrive empty handed. Here is my suggestions for great gifting ideas for all occasions. Bonus: they all look STUNNING. BIRTHDAY GIFT Want to give your bestie the gift of a lifetime? This super feminine gift set comes from Teak and Twine and includes a birthday cake scented candle, a cake scented bath bomb with sprink