Every year, I have the privilege of opening up my home to my large family for a few days. This entertaining opportunity is something I really look forward to! We laugh, eat and just enjoy each other's company. However, entertaining can be stressful so I'm always looking for tips and tricks to make things easier for me.…
Well, it's time for my annual cheese and meat tray! This year it did not disappoint and it was unique all on it's own. Every year, I make a cheese tray when my family visits in November. Last year, this is the cheese tray I made. It featured a few food items specific to the Louisiana…
Being a mother is one of life's greatest joys but it comes with it's own set of challenges. Moms must manage multiple roles, one of those roles being a caregiver. As a mom, being a caregiver to my children is not always easy. In spite of the stress, I do my very best to care…
Once we embarked on making over our bedroom, I fell in love with this Ashely Lasseigne's fabric. Ashley's fabric and wallpaper is very well-designed and it's all inspiring. Very quickly, I decided the fabric would make an awesome upholstered headboard. So I reached out to Ashley and she also agreed with my idea. The project…
For the past six weeks, I embarked on a design challenge, the One Room Challenge, to makeover one space in my home. I was able to join as a guest participant and decided to tackle my master bedroom. Each week, I shared updates here on the blog of my progress. Some weeks, I progressed a…
Whew! Guys, there is less than one week left in the One Room Challenge and I'm pretty excited about that! The big reveal day is on November 8 and I cannot wait to share the whole space with you. I've wanted to quit several times in this design challenge. It really pushes you in every…
Well, week four of the One Room Challenge is here and I must be honest. I didn't get much done. I feel so frustrated to admit it but it's the truth. Some other priorities took precedence and the project was stagnant for the past week. That does happen in projects...life happens. This past week was…
Teachers make the world go 'round! Year after year, men and women give their very best to teach our children. Though my children "homeschool" they really are enrolled in a "tuition-free online public school". With that being the case, they have teachers that they meet with weekly (live sessions) and other opportunities (testing, open house,…
It's here. It's here! Week three of the design challenge is here. I've been officially working on my master bedroom for three weeks, meaning we are halfway done! Or halfway not done. I'm definitely behind schedule and that's got my nerves really bad. Plus, I was sick this week so that has slowed my productivity…
Guys, let's be honest for one minute! I've never put together a space, like an entire room in six weeks. Can it be done? Obviously, it can. Look at the beautifully designed bedrooms that have come out of this design challenge. But I've always felt like true design, especially designing a home, takes time. It…
Guess what guys?! I'm a guest participant in the fall One Room Challenge!!! This is a bi-annual, interior design challenge where I have six weeks to transform a space. I'm super excited to reveal that I'll be giving our master bedroom a makeover! Yeah!!! Guys, there is a ton of awesome and inspiring design ideas…
As parents, it's very important that we find find toys that our kids love and that don't break the bank. Nowadays, good quality toys cost a lot of money too. However, I don't feel like I need to sacrifice my kids imagination or creativty for money's sake. Their learning is utmost importance to both Brandon…
