We used to think having a fresh-cut Christmas tree would be a total hassle. I mean think about it, Hollywood hasn't exactly trained us otherwise. From Clark Griswold's squirrel fiasco to Buddy the Elf's famous jump to put the star on, it always seems like people get themselves into a pickle. But with a little patience and PROPER care from the moment you find that perfect tree, it's really quite easy! I say it's easy with PROPER care, because we learned this lesson the hard wa

Thanksgiving is almost here and if you're hosting the big meal this year and looking for some last minute, quick and easy table decor inspiration, you've come to the right place! Last year I hosted my very first big Thanksgiving gathering at our new house and if I'm being honest, I'm always looking for a few shortcuts to simplify hosting without sacrificing style. Funny thing is, when we were getting married and registering for gifts, I felt it entirely necessary to register

Most homeowners usually choose between rock or mulch to fill in the plant beds around the house. If you've been reading the blog for any time, you know by now I love the look and other benefits of mulch which you can read why in one of my first blog posts here. We Finally Got all the Rock Removed Since moving to our forever home I have been working to remove all the rock from the plant beds and around the house. This has been a ton of work, but I’m sure it could be much easie

Well, our pool time was over as fast as it came this year but we were glad to get a couple swims in after it was built. The kids didn't have a problem swimming when it was 60 degrees outside, but it became pretty clear we were going to be spending a lot of money heating it for not a lot of payoff. I was hoping for a second summer but fall arrived and brought with it some near freezing temps at night, so we decided to shut it down a coupe weeks ago. It was quite the process! P