Adding Texture with Throw Pillows

Adding Texture with Throw Pillows

The topic of throw pillows reminds me of the Progressive Insurance commercial where Dr. Rick is teaching the new home owners how to not have too many throw pillows on a couch. Yes, having too many throw pillows can be a burden to the functionality of a couch–to...
INSPIRATIONS 1.24

INSPIRATIONS 1.24

“Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess, and then thankfully remember how you would crave for them if they were not yours.” By Marcus Aurelius  I was reminded last week of how good we...
Finishing Touches: Everyday Bath Towels

Finishing Touches: Everyday Bath Towels

In these ordinary days of new parenthood, I am more aware of the smaller experiences I have in my home. With an infant, life has slowed down dramatically. Between the rocking, the playing and breastfeeding there isn’t much time to invest in grander...
Easy Rental Updates: Kitchen Hardware

Easy Rental Updates: Kitchen Hardware

Major updates to rental kitchens can be limited. It is not always realistic to change counter tops, put in a new faucet, refinish cabinets or bring in new appliances. When I made some changes to our kitchen they needed to be things I could replace or put back upon...
Creating Cozy with my Favorite Area Rugs

Creating Cozy with my Favorite Area Rugs

Hardwood floors or laminate tile seem to be the most common flooring we have had in our rentals. I get it, it’s low maintenance, doesn’t absorb stains from tenants and doesn’t need to be replaced as often. The most common color of stain our hardwood...
Be Our Guest: Guest Bedroom Reveal

Be Our Guest: Guest Bedroom Reveal

Being far away from family and friends during medical training is not easy! But living in a destination city means we have a draw for our people to come visit. I wanted to make our guest bedroom feel inviting so that our parents, friends, and siblings would feel...