I have made almost all of the design decisions, check out the plan here. There are just a few hanging question marks. One of the big ones is the subway tile layout. I sourced classic matte white subway tile in an updated size, 2 inch x 8 inch. I originally planned on doing a basket weave pattern, but because the tiles are exactly 2 inch x 8 inch they won’t work as a basket weave with grout lines. I want something more out of the box than a straight stack or a traditional brick pattern. I have been playing around with a few other layout options.

I started this design back in 2019 and purchased the vanity in 2020, I am THRILLED to finally be starting the reno on the kid’s bath! I will be linking up with the dozens of other bloggers and Instagrammers who are also participating in the One Room Challenge. We will document our progress over the next 6 weeks both here and on my Instagram account.

Big Sur - the cliffs, the beaches, the redwoods and the purple sand - has been on my bucket list for some time. For our first big trip as a family of four, we were lucky enough to see it with our own eyes and even luckier to have our adventure captured by Shylah Lynn.

I’ve tried and tried to achieve that perfectly imperfect bed, and despite my love for styling, I feel like I lack finesse to get the look. After purchasing my new bedding, I discovered it’s all about the linen! Some people may not like that linen doesn’t feel crisp and tidy, but I love that Tuft & Needle linen bedding gives you a casual lived in look.

As a wedding planner the waste I see at the end of each event fills me with guilt. I value the planet and do as much as I can to take care of our Mother at our home. I am committed to offering green solutions in my business as well. I hope to partner with vendors and clients that align with my values and take measures to reduce impact on the Earth. Below are 10 ways to have a more sustainable wedding, along with local Michigan recommended vendors who also value sustainability.

Until this fall, when I did a bedroom refresh, I wasn’t so sure I was a gal who changed out her bedding seasonally. Switching it up brought me so much joy that I thought I would restyle for summer. Thank you to Tuft and Needle I started my restyle with a beautiful new linen duvet cover. I choose the off-white Sand color to mix and match with my existing neutrals.

I’m shopping for a bench in my own home, so of course, I did a deep dive and I’m sharing all my findings with you. Click to see my favorite places to put a bench and a round-up of my favorite modern benches!

With a couple cans of paint and a week, I transformed one of the most important architectural elements in our home. I am obsessed with the lightness the change brings to the space. The wood treads keep some warmth in the room and the black spindles and banister provides the perfect contrast.

Earlier this year, Marissa Fellows and I, teamed up to participate in the World Of Winter installation series in Downtown Grand Rapids. Sunshine Alley was a colorful and happy interactive installation and an ode to canceled travel plans. We brought a much-needed little vacation to the city in the dead of winter!