I can’t see polka dots without thinking of Kate. They are so sweet, and fun, and cheerful. Just like our girl. One of my favorite Kate moments was when she was two-and-a-half and I bought her polka dot sheets for her “big girl” bed. She laid her cheek on her fresh set of sheets, stretched her
Unpacking Your Home: Part 1
Oh, unpacking. Wouldn’t it be great if moving required nothing more than the clothes on your back and a toothbrush? Actually, I’m pretty sure I’ve been there before – I believe it’s called college. When I was 17 years old I moved out of my mom’s house and into my new life in a college
Repurposed Sweater Wreath {Fall Wreath}
We had a garage sale this past summer, and at the time it felt SO GOOD getting rid of so many things we no longer needed. Now I’m kicking myself. Usually I’m the opposite of a pack rat (“let’s get rid of everything!”), but then I wanted to make a pattern to recover our ottoman and
10 Tips to Improve the Air Quality of Your Home
How many houseplants do you have in your home? (We’re talking real ones here – not those that faux grow.) Until recently we only had two plants living in our entire house. Just two! Then, while researching ways to improve the air quality of our home, I discovered that NASA recommends you have one indoor houseplant for every
DIY Leaf Stamped Napkins
After borrowing from the tree in our front yard for my Painted Twig Vase, I couldn’t resist doing something with our tree’s leaves as well. These leaf stamped napkins were the perfect solution, and are one more way to bring a little nature inside your home this fall! I know I pretty much always say “this project
DIY Painted Twig Vase
It’s September! For a girl who’s allergic to chlorine, gets sick from open sun, and is enemy #1 to mosquitoes, you better believe I’m tickled all shades of autumn to welcome September’s transition into fall! The tree in our front yard is already turning and dropping leaves, and I couldn’t resist snipping some branches to make
Signature Style Series | Giveaway
I hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s Signature Style Blog Tour! I loved sharing some of my “Polished Casual & Eclectic” signature style favorites with you earlier this week, and now I’m back to share a few more! I’m new to the world of Stella & Dot, and wow do they have some gorgeous stuff! I accessorize myself






