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I have always adored the look of beadboard walls. To me, they give off a look of warmth, coziness and can add so much character to a space. Truly, I think any type of wood treatment to walls adds instant character and coziness. For years I have had the idea to put up beadboard in […]
Do you ever wonder why certain memories make themselves at home in your head? I remember a beautiful fall day, the sun shining with a hint of cool in the air. I was in high school and there was a volleyball game later on that evening that I was super excited for. I could’ve played […]
Hello! It’s been quite some time since I’ve updated you all on my happiness project. To see my original post you can go here. This month my focus is on my marriage. So, obviously this is a pretty personal subject, marriage that is. Marriage is hard. Period. Those people who tell you it shouldn’t be […]
I used to go thrifting ALL THE TIME years ago and I still have a lot of those pieces dispersed throughout my home. It is amazing what a little paint and time can do and I love finding random treasures that I can turn into something beautiful. A few months ago, on a much needed […]
The last few months we have been slowly working on the landscaping on the side of our house. We have done brick pavers; go here to see how we saved hundreds of dollars on these by using a $30 product! Along with the pavers, we installed a flagstone path, added new trees and some plants. […]
Photography Source It has almost been one whole month since I started my happiness project! If you don’t have any clue what I’m talking about you can go here. I’ve been reflecting on the past few weeks and if my resolutions are actually making me happier or not. Read on to find out! Family Vacation […]
When you walk into someone’s home, what is the first thing you notice? If you are like me, you probably get a good feel for the home within 10-20 seconds of coming through their door. The decor, textures, the smells, the lighting; it all creates a vibe. And if that vibe is good, it can […]
Throughout my life, I have been given the “stuck up” label. By acquaintances who I’ve gotten to know better and after some time, have straight up said to me, “I used to think you were stuck up when I first met you.” In the past I would smile and say, “no, just a little more […]
It has been about a week since I started my happiness project; am I happier you may be asking?! Lol, it’s probably too early to tell but I will say some of the things I focused on this week, did bring me more happiness. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, go here for […]
Recently I finished the book, The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin. If you have read this book then you know how great it is and if you haven’t, well then I suggest you purchase it! I have been inspired and motivated to start my own 1 year happiness journey. I turn 35 this month, a […]