AT HOME

How To Throw Pinterest Perfect Gender Neutral Baby Shower

Let me preface this by saying I spend way too much time on Pinterest and was repeatedly told me that I’m doing “too much” and need to “reel it in” – whoops. In case you feel like throwing an epic bash for your loved one, I wanted to share all of my research, planning, and execution for how to throw a Pinterest Perfect Baby Shower. . .

Plants
These Pinterest-Worthy Plants Are All Look, No Work

I love the look of greenery in my home, but let’s just say the ‘green thumb’ gene skipped my generation. While I’d love to fill my home with real oxygen-induced plants, it’s just not going to happen. The good news is that faux plants don’t bear a stigma anymore. In fact, there are realistic looking plants that can give you the look without the hassle. . .

Everything You Need To Know Before You Get A Puppy

Getting Theo was one of the biggest decision that Sahir and I ever made. Getting married? Easy. Buying a house. Peasy. Getting Theo – thoroughly terrified. I was most skeptical because I had heard so many stories of people who had a puppy for a while and then gave them back or away within a short amount of time. I wanted to be sure that if we were getting a pup, this would not be the case for us. If we were getting a dog this furry friend would be in our lives for years to come. Would it be hard? Sure. But I figured that we could do it, what I didn’t expect was this…

Yes, We Still Do a Holiday Card, Here’s Why

The holiday season has come and gone and yet I’m still getting texts from friends saying thank you for the holiday card. Holiday card traditions came into play in the early 19th century and have since been regarded as a social obligation. Holiday cards were the one time a year that long-distance relatives can see pictures of their cute grandchildren and get an update on their lives. But in the age of social media and constant updates with print prices high and mail times delayed- what is even the point? Here’s why…

Modern Glam Laundry Room Reveal

Have you ever hated something so much you just wanted to avoid it at all costs? This was me & my laundry room. It’s not that I hate doing laundry (okay, who loves it?) but it was the sheer fact that this room is the ugly duckling of my house. It was a dark corner that no one visited unless they. . .

WE’RE MAKING A BIG DECISION AT HOME

There comes a time in every adult’s life when they get irrevocable obsessed with HGTV, Home Depot, and interior design blogs on Pinterest. It’s usually about the time when you are considering getting your own apartment, buying a condo, or even putting down roots in a house. It’s about the same time when you thought $120k was a realistic budget to have an open floor plan and a farmhouse sink. I mean, how the heck can a part-time hamster trainer and a freelance copywriter afford a 950k beachhouse with a sauna on House Hunters?! Sahir and I found ourselves in one of the many HGTV predicaments a couple of months ago and had to make a decision…

The New Standard of Smart Homes

Remember when you were a teenager and Disney Channel had that movie out “Smart House” and the idea of having a high-tech home was all you ever wanted? Yeah, me too. Being in our home for three years has made us hit a bit of a turning point. We aren’t sure if we should “love it or list it” – honestly. This was a 3-5 year home and as we get closer to that milestone we need to prepare for the future. So what do we do?

Sofa, Coffee Table, Living Area
The 6 Best Things You Can Do For Your Home

I’ve always been interested in interiors, but it wasn’t until I discovered HGTV that I noticed how much investing in your home can change your life.
You know when you watch House Hunters and every single person says “I want an Open Floorplan” and you silently beat your head on your wood table thinking “duh! everyone does!” Well, the flip side of having an extremely open floor plan (I mean kitchen, dining, and living room altogether.) is that you get very little wall space and…

HOLIDAY DECOR WITH THE HOME DEPOT

I’m so happy to finally be able to share my collaboration with The Home Depot to decorate my home for the holidays. I am in love with soft white lights…

LIVING ROOM | MAN CAVE REVEAL

You saw a sneak peek of my basement on Instagram a few weeks ago, but it’s time to do a full reveal. We decorated our home as soon as we bought it and chose furniture for each room. Those pieces didn’t necessarily stay there in those spots and soon…