Something about springtime makes me want a sweet iced latte. I made this brown sugar simple syrup and had a nice afternoon rejuvenating latte on a warm afternoon. It's a good transition drink because brown sugar makes me think of winter and ice coffee makes me think of summer. There's a lot of talk about … Continue reading Brown sugar iced latte
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I decided on hall lights finally!
Image is from the Wayfair website Back in this post I talked about the different options I was looking at for the hallway lights and I finally decided! Funnily enough, it is one of those decisions like with my fireplace that I get so tired of trying to decide that one day I just order … Continue reading I decided on hall lights finally!
Fireplace styling with strip lights and removable wallpaper
When we originally moved into our house, everything was a flat beige color. I thought the color looked a little yellow, and with a big shepherd dog, it was impossible to keep clean. About a quarter up the wall, there would be dirt streaks from her rubbing up against it. If you've ever had flat … Continue reading Fireplace styling with strip lights and removable wallpaper
Harry Potter potion bottles
One of my favorite Halloween decorations is our potion bottle display. This year I found Harry Potter potion labels and immediately ordered them. I am so happy with the quality, and there are so many different options. They look like they are straight out of the movies, and I love the Harry Potter halloween aesthetic … Continue reading Harry Potter potion bottles
Painting your front door
About two years ago I was going through my Better Homes and Garden magazine and they had a small article on best paint colors for your door. I fell in love with the blue paint they showed and promptly stripped, sanded, and painted my door (it took about 2 weeks because I don't have all … Continue reading Painting your front door
This is random, but…
Everyone should replace their toilet seats with soft close toilet seats. Toilet seats are so easy to replace, you just have to follow the instructions on the package. YouTube always helps too. It is so nice not to have a toilet seat slam down and I realized how much i loved it when i visited … Continue reading This is random, but…
DIY gift box
I recently switched (2 containers ago) to Dose and Co collagen. When I finished the last container, I felt like it was such a pity to throw it away. Looking at it, I realized it was the perfect size for a gift container AND it was cardboard so it would be very easy to paint. … Continue reading DIY gift box
Lavender Simple Syrup and Lattes
The mint in our garden is going wild, so I decided to make some mint simple syrup. As I was making it, I was looking out of our kitchen window and saw the lavender in full bloom and had the idea to make some lavender simple syrup as well! I am so glad I did. … Continue reading Lavender Simple Syrup and Lattes
Fancy cookie attempt
I have been sucked into the Instagram videos of people decorating cookies. They make it look so easy! I'm not going to say I failed at cookie decorating per say, but I am not winning at cookie decorating. My very first attempt was awful, but I made more cookies and already improved a lot. Getting … Continue reading Fancy cookie attempt
DIY: Baby activity boards
I am always looking for something fun and creative for my baby to play with that will add value to his play. Personally, I have gone the route of passive play toys and try to follow the Montessori method but if you've ever googled Montessori toys, some of them are quite pricey. You can always … Continue reading DIY: Baby activity boards