Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. I know, it feels like it was just Christmas. Before you know it it’ll be Easter. So today I’m sharing this Valentine’s Day puppy chow. It’s incredibly easy-to-make and the ingredients are widely available. I actually didn’t even get out of my car to shop for the ingredients– Target pick up FTW. Valentine’s… View Post
Since Wednesday, I’ve been sharing things about the Harry and Meghan sh*t show on Instagram Stories. There’s a highlight in case you want to see anything you may have missed. I received a bunch of messages asking me to expand on things, especially for those who don’t really know much about the British Royal Family. I’m going to start by… View Post
“What do you store in your mudroom baskets?” is a question I’ve been asked a handful of times. So today I’m sharing my mudroom lockers organization system. In case you missed it, yesterday I shared the basics on our mudroom lockers— where they’re located in our house, having them built by our builder, finding baskets to fit the cubbies, etc…. View Post
Today I’m sharing our mudroom. You’ve probably seen them on Instagram Stories, and I’ve shared a photo or two on here, namely in house tour when we first moved in. But I’ve never devoted a blog post to it. With that said, one of my goals for this year is to share more of our house with you. I know… View Post
Happy 2020! I always think it’s fun to look back on the previous year and see which blog posts were my most popular. I’ve been blogging for 9 years, and I have to say, this year’s top 10 blog posts of 2019 is quite the mash-up of topics. But I think that’s rather on-brand for me since I share a… View Post
This cut out sugar cookie recipe produces buttery, soft cookies that hold their shape. Growing up, the two Christmas treats I always made with my mom were cut out sugar cookies and peanut butter balls. These were the cookies my brother and I always put out for Santa. Cookie Cutters These sugar cookies are great to make with little ones… View Post
It’s been a couple years since I shared some nighttime Christmas decor photos, so I decided to do a Christmas night tour. Because who doesn’t love photos of that Christmas glow? I’ve also teamed up with 20+ bloggers who are also sharing their Christmas spaces at night, so if you’re stopping by from Nina Hendrick, welcome! It snowed Sunday evening,… View Post
It’s Green Monday! There’s some pretty sales happening today. Lots of items we have in our house are on sale — from the playroom train table to the linen cotton curtains in our living room. TARGET 30% OFF SALE Target is having an amazing sale– 30% off select items site-wide. 30% off select kids’ clothes, including pajamas, dresses, jeans, etc…. View Post
This post is sponsored by Wilton. All opinions are my own. Two years ago, I started a tradition of hosting a gingerbread decorating party for Owen and some of his closest friends. This year, we decided to change things up a bit and have a gingerbread castle decorating party. And I was honored when Wilton, a brand I’ve loved since… View Post
It’s Christmas tree day! That’s right, today I’m sharing our main Christmas tree. This year I decided to tweak it a little from last year but still stick with a red and silver Christmas tree. Because neither money, nor Christmas ornaments grow on trees. And I’ve teamed up with a talented group of bloggers who are also sharing their Christmas… View Post
I’m not going to lie, I have more fun decorating the kids’ playroom than any other room in our house. So I thought I’d share some easy ways to add Christmas cheer to kid spaces. Don’t have kids? That’s fine. A lot of these tips can be put to use in a non-kid home. Decorate Everyday Objects Instead of buying… View Post
Cyber Monday Sale Rundown OLD NAVY … 50% off GAP … 50% off + 10% off! H&M … 30% off + free shipping! One of my go-to places for the boys’ clothes! JCPENNEY … Tons of great deals in all departments! This is where I get my favorite sheets, pillows, and towels. American Eagle / Aerie … 40% off +… View Post
Last year I decorated the boys’ playroom for Christmas, and I loved it so much, I did it again. But I made quite a few changes this year’s holiday playroom. Will the playroom stay nice and neat like it is in the following photos? Nope, I’m sure of that. But at least I’ll have the photographic evidence that it looked… View Post
Black Friday sales are starting now, so here we are. I’ll update this blog post post periodically with my Black Friday finds. I lot of the stuff will be things we own and love. Be sure to check back periodically throughout the next few days! And make sure you’re following me on Instagram @twotwentyone, where I’ll share stuff in my… View Post
After sharing my peppermint Christmas tree, I got a lot of messages asking if I could show how to decorate a Christmas tree like that one. So I put together this post to show exactly how I decorate a tree like this one with ribbon, ornaments, and picks. I also recorded myself decorating a section of the tree and created… View Post
It’s Christmas mantel daaaaayyyyyy! I decided to expand on last year’s plaid Christmas mantel for a few reasons, which I’ll explain. And I’ve teamed up with 34 other bloggers who are also sharing their mantels. So definitely scroll all the way to the bottom to see all of the festive mantels and check out your favorites. If you’re stopping by… View Post
If you’ve been around for a while, you know I’m peppermint obsessed this time of year. I rejoice when peppermint butts pumpkin spice out of the way. Because let’s be honest, peppermint is far more superior. Fight me. Today I’ve rounded up some of my favorite peppermint products mixed in with other pepperminty items I’ve spotted. 1. peppermint candle I… View Post
A few weeks ago, I shared my Michaels Dream Tree Challenge tree on my Instagram. And today I wanted to dive into all the details of the red, green, and white peppermint Christmas tree I created. Now, I have to tell you, as I worked on this tree, I created an alter ego for the woman who would have a… View Post
For the past two years, I’ve displayed my sweet treats Christmas tree on the white console table in our dining area. Every year, I find more sugary ornaments to add to the tree. It’s kind of become a treasure hunt to see what I can find. This year’s tree has quite a few new ornaments. If you’re stopping by on… View Post
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Purdy. The opinions and text are all mine. When planning my design for our pressure treated pine deck, I knew I wanted the base to match our house so the deck would flow with house instead of looking like an addition onto the house. The way I was able… View Post
