The home decor process has been just that – a process. Thankfully we’re close to having everything exactly how ‘we’ want it. I’m really happy with the downstairs and fawn over random items on any given day but my absolute favorite room is our bedroom. Our bedroom has been the longest work-in-progress. I fell in … More Good Nights
As previously noted, after two years at our townhouse we’re entering our next stage of decorating. I’m actually really glad we waited because I feel more confident about my style. Since we are renting, I’m conscientious about our purchases. I try not to spend too much money and with the exception of paint, we can … More Downstairs Decor
We painted our first apartment and it instantly felt more homelike. Painting it white a year later when we moved wasn’t fun and a major deterrent in painting our townhouse. Another reason we didn’t paint was because didn’t know how long we would be here. Renting versus buying and city versus suburbs has been a … More Settling In
Without exaggeration these are the only things I want/need. My minimalist interest leave me eager to get rid of things opposed to accumulating them. For better or worse, this means I don’t want cheap things readily available at Target. This works out well for impulse shopping but it’s not so great for actually getting what … More Wanted
I love decorating for the holidays. I like to think of our house as a Macy’s window and we keep it festive inside. Each year we add a couple new pieces to our decor and this time I made some fun DIY projects. As usual the chalkboard was updated. It’s the same rectangle frame even … More Merry and Bright
It seems like everyone had a Friendsgiving this year and we were no exception. I wasn’t trying to be trendy, I simply like the idea. Last year we had a brunch for our wedding party to celebrate our anniversary. Since our schedule was tight in October, I decided against doing it again; however, I still … More Friendsgiving
Most days our front entry is a disaster – a graveyard of shoes that drives me nuts. I’m partially responsible, of course, but I will generally bring my shoes upstairs at some point. Danny on the other hand wants his shoes downstairs at all times. Unable to bear the closet disaster any longer I decided … More Closet Makeover
Before I was down for the count with the flu I THOROUGHLY cleaned our kitchen. Talk about a disaster. I keep the kitchen tidy but the deep cleaning is more or less a biannual activity. After the lengthy cleaning session I was reminded why I don’t do it often but also that I NEED to … More Kitchen Nightmare
The love I have for my home grows. Ever since we made the chalkboard I knew what I wanted our February quote to be. I’m pleased with my art work (it isn’t original but I did draw it myself) and I don’t know how I’ll ever erase it. Nothing brightens my days more than a Rhett … More Frankly My Dear
I loved decorating our first apartment but it was a lot of work for not too much time spent there. I wanted to be sure to avoid that mistake this time around. At the same time I wanted to give our current home a homey feel and some Detroit accents were a must. I pulled … More Home is Where Detroit Is
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