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European Inspired Staircase Renovation

Transitional Staircase Renovation Part 1

Since the day we moved in, I had a vision for our staircases. But, I knew it would be a bit before we could tackle such a large project! Over the past 3.5 years, I’ve focused on our exterior spaces since we love to be outside as much as possible, all three of our kids’…

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Visiting Big Cedar Lodge In Winter

We ended our holiday break by kicking off our first trip of 2026! Coming from the PNW, sometimes we just really miss being in nature, the woods, the water and having a wood burning fireplace going while sitting in a cozy cabin. The great thing about ...

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2025 Room Renovation Recap

With every year that passes, our home is slowly transforming into what I envisioned when we first walked through the doors. This year was filled with some big, amazing dreamy renovation projects that were 3.5 years in the making! But it was also a ...

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Trendy Women’s Amazon Fashion Jackets

It's that time of year when you don't leave the house without a jacket. It's also my favorite accessory. You can have the most basic outfit and throw on the perfect accent jacket and you have yourself a cute trendy OOTD. I've gotten a handful of cute ...

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Plaid Outdoor Christmas Porch Decor

When it comes to holiday decor, I love it but I also want to spend my time and energy RENOVATING. It's definitely a tough balance this time of year! I always have a hard time decorating a room for Christmas until it's exactly the way I want it. Which ...

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Teen Bold Sports Bedroom Design

My last kids bedroom in this house is DONE! Phew! Before I dive into any of the main spaces of our home, it was really important for me to do the kids' bedrooms first. I wanted each of them to feel like they had a space of their own and reflected who ...

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Chic Halloween Outdoor Decor: Elevate Your Patio for Spooky Season

When we moved to Texas, one thing I was NOT prepared for was how crazy everyone gets over Halloween! Our neighborhood goes ALL OUT with Halloween decor and our first year I definitely felt like the underdog. Ever year, we add a few new pieces to our ...

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Moody Modern Halloween Table Decor

This week, I played around with creating a moody modern Halloween table decor for a Halloween special that was filmed in our home. Creating a moody, modern Halloween tablescape doesn’t mean sacrificing style for spookiness. You can effortlessly blend ...

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Organic Modern Dining Room Updates

It's been almost 3 years since I did our dining room makeover when we moved in. I honestly haven't changed much in here since then and I got an itch. I love my neutrals but I've also been incorporating a lot more bold patterns into my spaces and more ...

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Neutral Modern Provencal Outdoor Space

I love our outdoor space in our courtyard. It was one of the very first spaces I did when we moved in because I just wanted to sit out here and listen to the fountain and soak up every ounce of this area. After 3 years, our beautiful white outdoor ...

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Tween Boys Bedroom Part 1

Did I really kick this project off over 7 months ago?!? I kicked off my tween son's bold sports bedroom back in February. I had the bulk of the room done in May, but I enjoyed a fun filled summer with the kids and didn't get a chance to work on this ...

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Amazon Beach Day Outfits

It's my last post recapping our summer trip to St. John in the USVI. You can read all about that trip here! I shared all my vacation dinner looks, now it's time for my Amazon Beach Day Outfits. All of these are affordable pieces and you can mix and ...

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Traveling To St. John USVI

Quite a few years ago I made a family travel bucket list in my phone and every year my goal is to check one big trip off the list and one smaller trip. Traveling with our kids is one of my top priorities and I spend a lot of time researching and ...

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The biggest project we’ve done yet! I still have The biggest project we’ve done yet! I still have two more projects left to do in here to add some more warmth and texture, but the changes made so far are 🙌🏻. Classic, elegant, timeless and feels so fresh. 

So far: 
Replaced railings with custom ones
New carpet runners
Installed Gold Stair Rods 
Swapped out the chandelier for a statement piece 
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Sharing more details on the blog! Click the link in my bio. 

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Highlights include:

⛸️ice skating and tubing 
🔥outdoor fires and inside ones too!
🚤peddle boating on the lake 
🍮coffee and treats at Truman Cafe 
⛳️Nature at Night Golf Cart Adventure 
🎯Games at Fun Mountain
🌊Swimming Under The Stars ✨ 
🌾Finley Farms and Mill Tour 

If you are a nature loving family, or just want to experience a family friendly resort on the lake, you must add this to your list! 

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