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It seems a little silly to be writing a letter to a house. For over 13 years now, Matt and I have done this military life together and that has meant many moves zigzagging the country. Never have I been so attached to a house. If you’ve read any of my older blog posts about…
Matt and I were pretty sure the moment we moved to Florida that we wanted to purchase a home here. The houses are affordable (wayyyy more so than where we just left, San Diego), we needed a yard, and we love a project. We weren’t new to the whole buying a foreclosure thing – we…
We bought a house. Eeep. I still can’t believe it! It’s an adorable home here in Florida that feels as though it was meant for our family. It might seem like an odd decision for us since we aren’t permanent here and we don’t know when the next time we’ll be moving is but we…
We made it! We started this journey almost a month ago now with getting our house packed and loaded into a Mayflower freighter to be shipped across the country. It’s been quite a venture. We left San Diego at the end of April and headed to Las Vegas to spend some time with family before we…
Green is having its turn in the spotlight right now and I’m all for it. Green truly is a refreshing new perspective, a breath of fresh air in your home, and can be the answer to boring bland walls. I especially love a crisp green color on cabinetry and bookshelves. Green is such a great…
There’s something inherently cozy and inviting about a fireplace. When buying our Florida house, it was the fireplace in the living room that really sold me. As beautiful as fireplaces can be, they can also date interiors quickly if they lack a contemporary feel. Fireplaces, in general, are susceptible to feeling outdated or dull. Our…
A commonly asked design question when you have carpet in your home is, “can you put a rug on carpet?” I’m not sure what the designers and decorators say but the answer from me is a big YES! As a serial renter (we’ve lived in nine different rental homes now), I’m a firm believer in…
When it comes to home decor, bathrooms can be, and often are, easily forgotten. Yet they are one of the most commonly used spaces in our homes, the bathroom deserves just as much attention as we give other rooms in our homes. A bathroom accent wall is the perfect way to upgrade your room and…
I don’t think there is a more eye-catching focal point in a space than a fireplace. I love a fireplace. We had one in our Florida house and it was a huge selling point for us and we couldn’t wait to make it over (spoiler – it turned out amazing). Fireplaces bring warmth and texture…