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The Completely Accidental $100 Room Challenge
Twice a year, a group of bloggers participate in a challenge to refresh a room in their home for just $100 or less. The brainchild of...

Molly
Jan 26, 20203 min read


All the Details on our Backyard Design
In the last post I shared the why behind our backyard overhaul, which means it’s time to share the how and some details on where this...

Molly
Nov 7, 20194 min read


Our Backyard Face Lift Finally gets Underway
We love our house dearly—not to mention our location and neighborhood—but the backyard was almost a deal breaker for my husband when we...

Molly
Nov 4, 20194 min read


5 Cues From French Living You Can Embrace at Home
I had been to Europe before: Italy was historic, spiritual and passionate; the Irish countryside, brimming with folklore; and Greece was...

Molly
Sep 28, 20194 min read


What I Did on my Instagram Vacation
I didn’t intend to take a three-month hiatus from Instagram and my blog. But somewhere between the cycle of unpacking and re-packing for...

Molly
Sep 2, 20192 min read


Planning a Brainy Bedroom
When we shifted Charlie to a new room last year, the space got a makeover, and now it's Hank's turn for a refresh. As you can imagine, it...

Molly
Mar 19, 20192 min read


Valentine's Day Crafting for a Cause
Unless you're preparing a gymnasium for a dance, Valentine's Day isn't a holiday that typically calls for elaborate decorations. But when...

Molly
Feb 19, 20193 min read


Entryway Reveal: Cool, Calm and Collected
It's been just over a month since we completed our front entry refresh and the space's cheery, yet chill vibe has been bringing me a ton...

Molly
Feb 7, 20193 min read


Christmas Redux: Magi Edition
If I am to believe social media, everyone has left Christmas in the dust. They're busy blazing into 2019, fueled by beet juice and piles...

Molly
Jan 6, 20194 min read


Ho Ho Whoa! Post-Holiday Clearance Picks
You know I love a good bargain. So, before you pack up the tinsel for the season, there are some great post-holiday sales you might want...

Molly
Jan 3, 20191 min read


Weekend Refresh: Dining Room
My husband and I often reference "Operation don't look 100 years old." It's a running joke about the aesthetic of our home. Our style is...

Molly
Jan 2, 20194 min read


A Few of My Favorite Things in 2018
It's that time of year when everyone across the interwebs is compiling a holiday post. Rather than call it a gift guide or wish list, I'm...

Molly
Nov 29, 20184 min read


DIY Art: Personalized Home Sketches
Before we settled in to our current home, our family had two stops. Our first home was an adorable and tiny cape cod across town. Then we...

Molly
Nov 26, 20183 min read


A Fall Tablescape in Blue and White
It's finally feeling like fall, making it the perfect time to share a cozy, festive meal with family. I recently hosted a small brunch...

Molly
Nov 5, 20183 min read


DIY Console Table: A Serena & Lily-Inspired Ikea Hack
In my plan for our entryway refresh, I mentioned that I would have a fun DIY project to share with you and I'm happy to report that,...

Molly
Oct 11, 20185 min read


Welcoming Wood Accents
For the entryway refresh, I've been on the quest for the perfect wood vase. Along the way I've found some great wood (and wood-look)...

Molly
Oct 5, 20181 min read


Planning a Simple Entryway Refresh
If first impressions are everything, our guests must have pretty low expectations when they come into our home. Improvements to our...

Molly
Sep 17, 20182 min read


Free (and Nearly Free) Art Alternatives
Supporting creatives is important and if you are lucky enough to have some pieces of original art in your home, as I do, you are lucky...

Molly
Sep 12, 20185 min read


5 Tips for Renovating a Bathroom on a Budget
When we decided to tackle the bathroom project, we not only wanted to bid farewell to cracked tile -- which actually wounded me on more...

Molly
Aug 2, 20184 min read


Bathroom Reveal: Black and White but not Basic
This weekend we finally got around to the last of our punch list on the boys’ bathroom. The final items—a new shower curtain, caulking...

Molly
Jul 22, 20184 min read
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