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Holiday Home Tour + Living Room Refresh

December 3, 2020

This is a sponsored post with Birch Lane.Sharing a fun post today...a family room refresh! This has been a project spurred by COVID-19 (I mean, who hasn't done a home project during the pandemic?!) Read on for all the details, and how I decorate the space for Christmas!When COVID first hit, Tyler and I decided to paint our eat-in kitchen area/family room (it's an open concept space). Previously, it was a khaki color and the wall with the TV was a deep cognac color. We opted for a light gray Read More

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Outdoor Oasis: Patio and Deck Refresh & Design Inspiration

August 14, 2020

With all this time at home these days, we've been spending a LOT of time outside in our backyard. Our deck is one of my favorite places-- great for entertaining, relaxing and just enjoying some fresh air. Our deck is split into two levels, and we consider the top level our "lounge" area or outdoor living room, and the bottom level is more of the "dining room" if you will. Recently, my husband and I decided to put some time and effort into sprucing up our patio/deck area. He created a custom Read More

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Blake’s 1st Birthday: A Very Hungry Caterpillar Party

June 7, 2019

And just like that...we have a one year old! Time has seriously flown by this past year (I've heard that is what happens with baby #2!), and we have a freshly minted 1 year old boy on our hands. I wanted to share photos of Blake's party and document the great day we had! We decided on a theme after ordering Blake's birthday cake at Costco (HIGHLY recommend, by the way). We saw a caterpillar decoration for the cake and T and I instantly thought we should go with the book, The Very Hungry Read More

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Holiday Gift Idea // DIY Herb Compound Butter

December 20, 2016

Still looking for a gift for idea for your babysitter, neighbor or foodie friend?  I’ve got you covered. I whipped up a batch of DIY Herb Compound Butter and let me tell you—it is GOOD stuff.  Well, it is butter, so there’s that. But with the herbs and flavors in these two recipes, it definitely kicks it up a notch. I made two types: Garlic Herb and Pumpkin Spice. I’ve included the recipes below. We actually made these at a MOPS meeting a while back, so I don’t have the original source of the Read More

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DIY Floating Bathroom Shelves // Or A Creative Way to Store that TP…

September 5, 2016

This post was sponsored by Charmin as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. We have a half bath off our kitchen. It’s great, but it has a pedestal sink and that’s about it…meaning not a lot of storage. I definitely needed some sort of cabinet to house all that bathroom stuff (towels, toilet paper, kleenex, etc.) At first, I was thinking of buying (or possibly building) an ornate cabinet or heck, even getting a new vanity altogether.  But all I saw were dollar Read More

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Girls Day // Board & Brush

August 30, 2016

My friends and I were looking for an activity for a girls day. We typically try to get together once a month or so and do something fun. So I suggested going to Board & Brush for a wood sign workshop since I had done one before when I was in Milwaukee and loved it. They have locations throughout the Midwest, a couple sprinkling the east coast and are continuing to expand. They take you through the entire process from raw materials to finished product and you walk away with a personalized Read More

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What to Get for a Co-Ed Baby Shower // Drinks & Diaper Tiered Cake Tower

August 18, 2016

T and I recently received our first invite to a co-ed baby shower for our friends (they are expecting baby #2.) I was scratching my head on what to give as a gift beyond the standard case of beer and box of diapers. Since I love making tiered towers and did one as a housewarming gift, I figured I’d make one for the shower too, and it turned out SO cute! Here’s what I used…feel free to get creative and add things: -2 packs of diapers -6 pack beer (preferably one that is baby-related…T Read More

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DIY Nursery Pegboard Diaper Organizer

August 15, 2016

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SuperAbsorbent #CollectiveBias With 15 months of motherhood under my belt, I've certainly learned a few things along the way. Gear you thought you needed, but never used. Items you wish you had no one ever told you about. Brands that work the best. Tips & tricks for getting him to sleep. Routines that work well. The list goes on and on. One thing my husband and I knew we needed Read More

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I'm Valerie: full-time mama and wife, part-time corporate gal. Based in the Chicago burbs. Loves coffee, a good workout and chocolate. Aspiring minimalist. I’m in the midst of finding my style– from fashion & fitness to healthy living to motherhood and beyond!

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