Even though our book club has read lots of fun holiday books over the years, this time we decided to skip the discussion and just have a party. And honestly? It was the best kind of night—festive, cozy, and full of good food, laughter, and the cutest gifts. Holiday Reads We’re Loving Setting the Christmas Table Hosting Favorites Table Details I Loved The Menu The Dessert Drink Favorite Things Gift Exchange ... Read More
A Primary Bathroom with Room for a Vanity
My friend and neighbor, April, just finished remodeling her primary bathroom, and it turned out absolutely beautiful. Navy shower tiles, a dreamy clawfoot tub, a spacious double vanity. The kind of bathroom you walk into and instantly feel relaxed. Once everything was installed, I offered to help her with the finishing touches. Adding Character With a Wallpaper Mural Finishing the Double Vanity Creating a Vanity Corner The Clawfoot Tub Retreat With the wallpaper, layered curtains, and a cozy vanity setup, April’s bathroom now feels warm, personal, and ... Read More
18 Thoughtful Gifts Everyone Will Love
This year we put together some of the cutest and easiest gifts for all the people we love and appreciate: teachers, neighbors, friends, coaches, and more. These ideas are thoughtful, personal, and perfect for quick gifting during the busy holiday season. Here’s everything we made! Gift and Wrapping Links- 1. Drink Dispenser Gift 2. Darling Holiday Serving Boards 3. Mini Crockpot Hot Chocolate Kit 4. Hot Wassail Kit on a Scalloped Green Tray 5. Christmas Cup Gift Ideas 6. Gingerbread Bowl + Cinnamon Pretzel Kit 7. “Night Off From Dishes” Paper ... Read More
Fireplace Remodel- Modern to Cozy Cottage with Story Tiles
When we remodeled our 1950's home 5 years ago, there were a lot of decisions to make and I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do with the fireplace in our family room and bedroom. Inspiration hadn't come and I didn't focus on it. So we just had our gas insert framed in. We ended up having leftover tile from our bathroom floor, we had it added to the fireplace surround. It was fine. I never loved it. I wanted more shape to the framing and just let it be. Fast forward to a couple months ago I verbalized to Kevin that I didn't love the fireplaces and wanted to change them up. He was onboard and ... Read More
4 Holiday Drink Recipes- Holiday Punch, Hot Chocolate, Holiday Nog and Iced Vanilla Spice Tea
Sharing 4 of my favorite drink recipes! Perfect for the holidays!! Some of these I look forward to because we only have at holiday parties, like the Peppermint Egg Nog Float, it is so yummy. Holiday Peppermint Egg Nog Float- Holiday Punch Recipe- Two Punch Downloads- Cranberry_PunchDownload Punch_ArtworkDownload Homemade Hot Chocolate- Hot Chocolate Recipe Method Hot Chocolate GraphicDownload Gingerbread House Cups with Iced Vanilla Spice Tea- Star Cups with Cookie Cup Hugger- ... Read More
Christmas 2025 Gift Guides
It’s that time of year again! Holiday lights are going up, festive music is playing, and the search for the perfect gift is officially on. Whether you're shopping for little ones, picky teens, your partner, or even treating yourself (because you deserve it!), I’ve got you covered. I hope this all-in-one gift guide takes the guesswork out of your holiday shopping. Whether you're checking off your list early or just getting started, these ideas are here to help you gift with confidence, and maybe even have some fun doing it! Advents- Gifts for Kids Gifts for ... Read More
Our Cozy, Nostalgic Dining Room Tree
This year brought a fun little shift in our home. We moved our dining table into the family room and turned our former dining space into the sweetest, coziest little living room. But one thing wasn’t going to change, I was still putting Christmas trees in both rooms. The inspiration behind our dining room tree? Food! I’ll show you how we made this tree feel nostalgic, we DIY’d so many of the details, and it made the whole thing even sweeter! The Tree Itself DIY Popcorn Garland DIY Gingerbread Ornaments DIY Dried Orange Garland Adding ... Read More
Christmas in My Kitchen- Cozy Bakery 2025
I love decorating for Christmas in the kitchen. When the overhead lights are off at night and all the little glowing details come to life. It feels so cozy and inviting, like the whole space is giving off its own warm holiday glow. Sharing all the details of what we’ve done this year, plus a few of my favorite open-shelf styling tips that I always come back to. Quick Link to Sources- The Window Moment The Cozy Details Gingerbread Everywhere Open Shelf Styling Tips Hot Chocolate Season ... Read More
A Colorful Christmas in Our Basement Family Room
Our basement family room has always been a happy spot in our home! Bright walls, a big gold sofa, and pillows in every color of the rainbow. It’s playful, bold, and the kind of space that instantly makes you want to curl up and stay awhile. So when Christmas came around this year, I leaned all the way into that colorful, joy-filled vibe. And it turned out to be my favorite version yet! Two Trees Are Better Than One The Merriest Mantle Little Details That Make It Magical Gingham & Garland Above the TV Cozy Nights & Christmas Movies ... Read More
Finn’s Cozy Christmas Room & Little Boy Gift Guide
There’s something extra magical about decorating kids’ rooms for Christmas. Especially when they’re old enough to help pick things out themselves! This year, Finn’s room got the coziest little holiday makeover, and it might just be my favorite space in the house right now. Christmas Bedding Options- ... Read More
