I’m so excited to share with you the results of our recent front yard makeover with Lowe’s! Deanna Emery was our homeowner selected from Portland, Maine – one of the cities hit hardest by the past winter – to receive a front yard refresher because she personifies the Lowe’s message of “Never Stop Improving.” Deanna
4th of July Party Food
This is typically the time of year when I’m pulling out red, white, and blue-filled bins of decorations and creating a Costco list for 4th of July party food to feed 50 people – but not this year. Thanks to our recent move, there will be no 2015 ATG&D 4th of July party (unless you want to come over
Did I Mention We’re Moving?
Hi everyone! I’ve just returned home from beautiful Portland, Maine where I was working on a Lowe’s Spring Home Makeover, and I cannot wait to share the final reveal with you all! If you’d like to see some “in progress” pictures, be sure to check out the hashtag #lowesmainemakeover on Instagram. It’s been a fun,
That Time Dreaming About Wine Paid Off
Last fall I had the honor of speaking for the first time at the DreamBank – an incredible resource located in downtown Madison, WI, inspiring and assisting people to discover and achieve their dreams. Prior to my appearance I was asked by a DreamBank staff person (they call them “Dream Curators” – doesn’t that sound like
Simple Spring Centerpiece
If you haven’t already found some branches to spray paint white, I highly recommend you give it a try! I originally cut a bunch of branches and spray painted them white to use as decorations for Kate’s birthday party. Since that time I’ve repurposed this simple DIY into a Valentine Tree, Easter decor, and a
DIY String Art
I love finding fun arts and crafts projects to do with Kate, and our latest DIY String Art wall hanging is one of our favorites! This project is a little more advanced than anything Kate has tried before, so if you decide to do this with your kiddos as well be sure to stay by
Spring Makeover with Lowe’s
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Lowe’s. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. If there’s something this Wisconsin girl knows, it’s winters. I’m in the rare camp of people who love winter, although even I am ready for some spring weather at this point! Up here it’s
A Small Town Love Story
There’s a remarkable little town in southern Wisconsin called Cambridge that G took me to shortly after we started dating. His grandparents had lived there on the lake and G (who grew up in a neighboring town) had so many wonderful memories of being there. He showed me the house where his grandparents had lived, and then took
2015 Spring Home Tour & Giveaway
Even though my little patch of grass in Wisconsin is still covered in snow, I’ve heard rumors that spring has sprung, so it’s time to celebrate with a Spring Home Tour and a fabulous giveaway from Kirkland’s! I don’t typically do a spring home tour post, but a few things happened this lion-like March to change my mind: The
Easy Spring Floral Arrangement
I’m currently getting our house all freshened and flowered up for spring and couldn’t wait to share this easy spring floral arrangement with you all! This is a beautiful, easy, and unique option for arranging long sticks of faux curly willow and floral stems. And the best part is there’s no need to spend excessive amounts









