My favorite spaces are ones that have a collected over time feel. Some new pieces, some old, some with different finishes - yet pulled together for a harmonious, layered look. It's easy to describe but hard to pull off. One way to accomplish this in a dining room is to mix wood finishes. I think it's safe to say that matching dining sets are a thing of the past, which means we now have to select the perfect chairs to go along with our dining tables. I love the contrast you get by mixing wood ... Read More about Black Dining Chairs – Contrasting Dining Table and Chairs
This and That
What's this and that? This and that is a fun post comprised of a little of this and a little of that. Moments worth mentioning and things I think you might enjoy. For your convenience, this post may contain affiliate links. That means, at no additional cost to you, I may make a small commission on your purchase. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. What We're Doing: Laguna BeachOne perk about living in Twentynine Palms is that you really are in the middle of everywhere. ... Read More about This and That
Military Housing Options – how to know whether you should live on base, rent in town, or buy.
We sold our Florida house in October and now that it's no longer fresh, I feel like I can finally discuss it. It was on the market for over four months. It sold for under asking and the whole process was extremely stressful. Going through it, I vowed to never buy another house again until we're ready to settle. I'm sure that won't be the case but in the thick of it all I could think of was how much I never wanted to do this again. As a military family that moves every three or so years, it's ... Read More about Military Housing Options – how to know whether you should live on base, rent in town, or buy.
The Plan for the Girls’ Shared Room
I have so much fun designing and decorating for the girls. I love the shared room they had in our last home and when we moved to 29 we promised them bunk beds for their new room. I was happy to oblige because their new room is much smaller and bunkbeds surely save space. As we started picking things out for their room their little personalities really started to shine and it made me even more excited about this space. We're calling it the pink and blue room because it's sure to be a ... Read More about The Plan for the Girls’ Shared Room
Kids Playroom Ideas – How we Organize our Playroom
We've been fortunate enough to have a playroom basically since Millie grew out of her crib. The girls really enjoying sharing a room which means we have extra space for a dedicated playroom. I've recently gotten requests to share some kids' playroom ideas so today I'm sharing how we organize our playroom, why it works for us, and some additional ideas that can work in any space. Instead of each child having their own bedrooms, the girls share a room, and we use our spare bedroom as the girls' ... Read More about Kids Playroom Ideas – How we Organize our Playroom
