Taryn Whiteaker - Lifestyle and Design Blog
It’s that time of year when the falling leaves are turning to falling flakes with temperatures are dropping into the 30’s. At least for us in the Pacific Northwest. With the falling temps, I’ve been bringing out my warm boots and longer jackets for those outdoor soccer games, nights out and soon to be trips…
Over the years Christmas decor has become a lot more minimalistic around here. It's more about adding texture, nature and warmth then gimmicking figurines and signs. For me, it's about bringing in lots of greenery, lighting, sparkles and subtle ...
Can I just say, ever since we painted our exterior black in the spring, I get SO excited to decorated it for every new season. It's such an amazing feeling, like this new creative energy, to actually see my vision come to life and style our home in a ...
I've got a brand new gift guide for YOU today! So far I've shared Etsy Gift Guide, Gift Ideas For Her and today it's all about the Gift Guide for HIM! I've consulted with my husband to share gifts that I think are perfect for the man in your life ...
Setting the mood this year with our first Christmas tree reveal! Last year I finished up our bonus room just in time for the holidays, in fact I think I even styled this gold and champagne Christmas tree before I had even finished laying the ...
When it comes to seasonal decor, especially Christmas, I typically try and use what I have and add just a few new items each year. Well, this season has definitely sparked some major excitement and inspiration and I've added quite a bit of new decor ...
I'm decking the halls earlier than ever and I am 100% OK with it. And thankfully so is my family! In fact all of the kids asked to get their trees out today for their rooms along with twinkle lights. I love that the family embraces the holidays ...
If you are like me and struggle with what to put on your holiday list? Or don't know what to get that girl in your life? I am hoping this post helps! I put together my annual list of holiday gift ideas for HER. This list includes items I have and ...
Each year, I have a tradition of making one new set of handmade ornaments for our Christmas tree. I love bringing them out each year knowing they were made with love for our family to enjoy. This year I had an idea of making DIY Concrete Christmas ...
It's hard to believe we moved into this home over seven years ago. I update this page as we update our home! Every six months it's changing! I feel like it's taken awhile for our house to really feel like us, and not just us but a true cohesive ...
It's time to kick off holiday gift guides! I am chipping away at Christmas shopping already, in fact I think I'm way over 50% done already and it feels so good! Every year I like to browse Etsy and look for unique, special and fun gifts to buy family ...
I had a lofty goal list for this year when it comes to projects! I am not nearly as far along with the list as I had hoped BUT I have done lot. Most of the spring and summer I spent in our big backyard makeover and I still have one project left back ...
It's only taken me six months to write this post and share our full exterior makeover that we did last spring. I've shared glimpses over the past few months with our new porch decor and backyard progress. Today, it's time for a full look at the ...