Six grands in the family. Many different ages. Lots of personalities. And zero bags of jelly beans. (The jelly beans were hard to give up!) This year’s Easter baskets were all about making it personal — starting with affordable Aldi baskets and filling them with things the grands will actually use, wear, and remember. A...
If you’re looking for simple Easter decor ideas, this is one of those small changes that brings a fresh feel into a space without much effort. These little bunny finials came together in the easiest way and ended up being one of my favorite spring home decor ideas this year. A Simple DIY Easter Decor...
This easy crockpot Italian beef recipe came from my sister Colby. It’s one of those simple meals that takes just a few ingredients and turns into something everyone loves. The chuck roast cooks in the crockpot with ranch seasoning, Italian dressing mix, beer, and giardiniera until it’s tender and easy to shred. Pile the beef...
We don’t need more stuff. We need more meaning. I was scrolling Instagram when a designer home made me stop. I always pay attention when color and pattern catch my eye, and this piece did exactly that. It was vibrant fabric with an interesting graphic print, simply hung on the wall. Then I noticed the...
If you’ve ever picked up Mariano’s (fancy local grocery) cranberry orange walnut loaf cake from the bakery case and thought, I need to learn how to make this at home, this recipe is for you. This is not the quick bread version you’ll find on their website. This is the richer, dessert-style loaf cake you...
You know those little ornate gold frames that look vintage and expensive? These didn’t start that way. They started as hot glue. Before you roll your eyes — stay with me. Because this is one of those projects that proves the material doesn’t matter nearly as much as the finish. These DIY gold magnetic picture...
How a $1 DIY Creates Decor Momentum Without Overbuying When it comes to setting a table, I don’t start with a full plan. There’s no finished tablescape yet. No florals, no place settings, no final layout. And that’s intentional. In real homes, decorating works best when it starts small and thoughtfully, not all at once....
If you want custom built-ins but don’t want to build from scratch, this project is for you. These DIY built-ins using Facebook Marketplace furniture started with one cabinet that immediately caught my eye. The doors had character, the proportions were right, and the potential was obvious. Instead of starting with lumber and power tools, I...
When you search Valentine’s Day dinner ideas, one recipe shows up again and again: Marry Me Chicken.Creamy. Cozy. A little fancy—but still totally doable on a weeknight. I finally tried it, using the version from Ree Drummond (aka The Pioneer Woman), and now I get the hype. It’s one of those meals that feels special...
Valentine’s Day doesn’t need a full décor reset. If you’ve ever skipped seasonal decorating because it felt like too much—too many bins, too many decisions, too much effort—this approach is for you. Instead of redecorating, I used what I already had, added one small seasonal touch, and styled everything into a few simple vignettes. Nothing...