So I realize that I haven’t really shown off this house very much… I don’t think I’ve done any sort of official “house tour” post. I’ll try to do room by room posts though, eventually. For now, I figured it was probably a good idea to share our living room, since we’re about to CHANGE… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Decor
Progress on the Baby’s Room
So we have this great room that gets TONS of sunlight during the day, and when we moved here we had planned to use it as the playroom for my in-home childcare. But then I got my job as a nanny (outside of my home) and decided not to pursue getting my childcare license, because… Continue Reading
Update + Gibson White Dinnerware and Etsy Art
I can’t believe it’s been almost a month since I’ve posted… lots has happened though. We’re in California now, and MOSTLY settled… I will take pictures soon. Hubs went off to SERE school (survival stuff) for 2 weeks leaving me alone in the house, so I hung a lot of pictures, assembled some furniture, got… Continue Reading
New Pillows!
I love my new throw pillows. The old ones were great, but when we got Zora, she decided the corners of them were great for chewing on. When she became a lot less mouthy, it was safe to get new pillows. These are from Urban Outfitters, by artist Matte Stephens. The colors are so perfect,… Continue Reading
No Taper Holders? No Problem!
Here’s how to make an easy, flexible taper holder. Find a container that’s deep enough to offer some stability. Pour in a few dried beans. Maybe 1/4 inch in the bottom of the container. Stand up your taper candle in the center of the container, and hold upright while you pour more beans around it.… Continue Reading
How to make a Bunting – Holiday Decoration
I don’t think I new what a bunting was called until last year or so… I just thought “string of flags” or “pennants” or something. But a bunting it is, and it’s cute as anything. I made this bunting as a holiday decoration, and rather than sticking with red and green (not my fave, really),… Continue Reading
Joyful Abode Open House
I’ve got to say… after a couple mostly disappointing craft shows, my open house was insanely refreshing! As much as I prepped and set up for this, it was much less stressful than a show… I didn’t have to pack my things into boxes and shove them in the car at 6 in the morning… Continue Reading
More Decor
I hosted our squadron’s spouse club meeting tonight, and I thought it was a good time to take a few “decor” photos to share here. #1 – the buffet/island + new Wall-O-Fam (we have 3 sets of parents and 6 siblings between our families (and two of those siblings have families of their own), and… Continue Reading
Autumn Decorations
Autumn is my favorite season of all… finally, relief from all of those hot disgusting summer days! Pants and sweaters, hoodies and nice breezes… less humidity! It’s definitely a time to celebrate. This year, I did several decorations… a couple that I haven’t taken photos of (whoops! maybe I’ll add them tomorrow). First, the garden.… Continue Reading
Living Room Makeover – Final Version!
Last week I wrote about how we rearranged the living room furniture to make the space flow a bit better. To remind you, this is the “before.” And this is sort of the after. The little upside-down table was helping to flatten the rug, and the coffee table was obviously not in its final position,… Continue Reading
Living Room makeover
We LOVE this house, don’t get me wrong. It’s big and open and has a fantastic kitchen with a huge walk-in pantry. The only thing that’s been kind of awkward is the living room/dining room area. It’s basically a long rectangle. On one side, there is a 5 foot wide entrance to the kitchen, and… Continue Reading
Navy Child Development Home (CDH)
Guess what I’ve been doing! For the last few months? Getting certified/licensed to teach preschool in my home. For the last week? Teaching 2 little girls. Very exciting! A long time ago, I was researching ways I could keep teaching (without dealing with state certifications every time we move) while my husband is in the… Continue Reading
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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