New House—Hall Bath Redo

We redid our hall bath—check out the before/after including wallpaper removal, a new vanity and mirror, and a stenciled wall! Continue reading →

New House—Kitchen Details

Try these three fun, easy, and inexpensive(!) ideas for adding character to your kitchen! Continue reading →

Kentucky Derby Bridal Shower

Looking to throw a Kentucky Derby party? We’ve got you covered with these fun ideas for a Kentucky Derby-theme bridal shower!! Continue reading →

Shrimp Salad Mini Cups

Shrimp Salad Mini Cups (from Kentucky Derby Bridal Shower) Adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 3 packages of mini shrimp (the teeny tiny ones!), dethawed 4 stalks celery, chopped finely 4 green onions, chopped finely 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 cup olive-oil mayonnaise Salt & pepper to taste 3 packages (15-count) frozen mini phyllo shells, thawed … Continue reading →

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches (From Kentucky Derby Bridal Shower) Adapted from Yum Sugar Ingredients: 1 cucumber, peeled 4 green onions, finely chopped 16 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened 2 T mayonnaise Salt, pepper, garlic salt 16 slices white bread, crusts removed Red leaf lettuce leaves Mix cucumber and onion with the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Season … Continue reading →

New House—Painting Trim

Ahhh, painting trim. This takes me back to a dark place. Painting trim was, by far, the worst project of all of my house projects, BUT it made arguably the biggest difference. Our trim started out as a cheaply done, orangey wood. It was in terrible shape, and it looked much past its prime. Since … Continue reading →

New House—Kitchen Color

After finishing the kitchen cabinets (see kitchen cabinet redo here!), I wanted to add a bit of color to the space. Our overall color scheme throughout the main floor is varied grays—our kitchen color is a light gray we deemed “baby elephant”—so I wanted some pops of color to liven up the kitchen. I’ve always … Continue reading →