You Should Probably Go to Scotland

by Mads // November 4, 2016 // No Comments

Whenever I thought about taking a trip to Scotland I was never sure what to expect. I imagined misty valleys, green landscape, and some pretty neat castles. Now while all of those things are true…I had never imagined the emotional... Continue reading →

DIY Barnwood Wine Rack

by Mads // October 21, 2016 // No Comments

In case you don’t know my hubby and I…we are wine lovers. I suppose it really started when we visited the land of amazing wine (read: Italy). I won’t repeat the praises of Italian travel in this article, but you... Continue reading →

Dresser Upper

by Mads // October 14, 2016 // No Comments

Recently I was at a huge barn sale in search of a fun project piece to work on and I stumbled across this old dresser that was begging for a revamp. There was a missing handle, it was a very... Continue reading →

3 Days in Venice

by Mads // October 7, 2016 // No Comments

Venice, one of our very favorite cities in Italy. The tiny streets, quiet canals, and picturesque bridges…it’s easy to see why this city is renowned as one of the most romantic in the world. This city is made to be... Continue reading →

No-Sew Pillow Covers

by Mads // September 30, 2016 // 2 Comments

So the throw pillows around our house have been doing their job just fine for the past 6 years, but I’ve wanted to spice them up for a few years now since I’ve really defined my “style”. However…just in case... Continue reading →

Easy DIY Fall Sign

by Mads // September 23, 2016 // No Comments

Well folks, it’s here…fall is upon us. I always hate to see summer go, but something about the crisp sunny days, apple based concoctions, hearty food, orange leaves, and boot weather that makes me smile. Also…its officially Buckeye season…O-H…c’mon guys... Continue reading →

Kauai To-Do List

by Mads // September 16, 2016 // No Comments

THINGS TO DO IN KAUAI For planning this trip, I promptly went to the book store and went straight for a copy of Fodor’s travel book for the island of Kauai. I highly recommend Fodor’s travel books, they are very... Continue reading →

$25 for 9 Months of Laundry Detergent!!

by Mads // September 9, 2016 // No Comments

DIY Laundry Soap So who out there HATES paying an arm and a leg for laundry detergent? With 2 dogs and hubby that does farm work on the norm, I can get upwards of 5 or 6 loads per week! ... Continue reading →

Easy DIY Basket Organizer

by Mads // September 2, 2016 // No Comments

So we have this awful habit of throwing all of our stuff onto the counter and table as soon as we get home. In a matter of an hour or so, we completely cover the table in our junk and... Continue reading →

3 Days in Florence and the Cinque Terre

by Mads // August 26, 2016 // 1 Comment

Florence and the Cinque Terre In my last post about Italy, I wrote about the time that we spent in Rome. But before we did as Romans do, we did Florence and let me tell you…Florence, Italy is one of... Continue reading →

Using Succulents in Your Decor

by Mads // August 19, 2016 // No Comments

Succulent Pots So I’ve wanted to experiment with succulents for a very long time, but I’ve never had a great place to put them. Well, after my hubs was kind enough to put up some cute wire shelves by a... Continue reading →

Why You Should Choose Kauai

by Mads // August 12, 2016 // No Comments

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE KAUAI – An Adventure in Paradise So we just got back from a trip to Hawaii (heck yeah frequent flyer miles!) and I am already dreaming of our next trip to paradise! Originally we had... Continue reading →

DIY Farmhouse Table

by Mads // August 5, 2016 // No Comments

DIY Farmhouse Table Sean and I have been married for 6 wonderful years and we had the same tiny kitchen table for all 6. It was perfect for our first teeny-tiny apartment, where no more than 4 people could fit... Continue reading →

Magnolia Farms Knock-Off

by Mads // July 29, 2016 // No Comments

Fixer-Upper style on a knock-off budget Continue reading →

2 Weeks in Europe…In a Carry-On

by Mads // July 22, 2016 // No Comments

2 Weeks in Europe…In a Carry-On Yes, you heard that correctly. Two full weeks of traveling through Europe all packed in a carry on. When we went to Italy we had 2 connecting flights and one of them was in... Continue reading →

Easy Smoothie Popsicles

by Mads // July 20, 2016 // No Comments

Happy Wednesday everyone! I normally don’t post on Wednesday, but I was too excited to wait! After making the 3-Ingredient Chocolate Ice-cream I started thinking about what else I could whip up to cool down. My hubby suggested making something with fruit... Continue reading →

3-Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream

by Mads // July 15, 2016 // No Comments

3-Ingredient Dairy Free Chocolate Ice Cream! So this past weekend we were working in our yard and it was hot…unseasonably steamy for this time of year. Anyways, as I stood with my head in the freezer, attempting to stop the... Continue reading →

1 Week in Rome

by Mads // July 8, 2016 // 2 Comments

A Week in Rome Ahhh Rome, one of the most culturally diverse cities I have ever visited. The cultural mecca of the ancient world and ultimate place for a Renaissance junkie to drool over the wonders. We chose to visit... Continue reading →

Presto Pesto

by Mads // July 3, 2016 // 2 Comments

Presto Pesto So I have a confession to make…I am an incredibly picky eater. However over the past 8-10 years (really ever since I started dating Sean) I’ve been broadening my horizons. Why since I started dating Sean? Mostly... Continue reading →

15 Minute Lavender Wreath for under $15

by Mads // July 1, 2016 // No Comments

15 Minute Lavender Wreath for under $15 Ok so I have been wanting to do a new wreath in my house for awhile now. And when we bought a piece to put in the corner of our living room behind... Continue reading →

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