We are going to be moving into our new home in a few months. As excited as I am to move into our new home, I am not looking forward to the daunting task of packing up and throwing away unwanted and unneeded items. However, decluttering is my husband's favorite thing to do. He is a minimalist and keeps telling me that we need to start getting rid of unwanted items. He's right but the process seems so overwhelming to me. We already got rid of old clothes, old towels, children's toys, and ... View the Post
How To Decorate A Shared Bedroom For Kids
My twins have shared a bedroom since they were born and it has been a roller-coaster ride! As a baby, my daughter was a horrible sleeper and had acid re-flux. She woke up a lot in the middle of the night screaming and my husband had to rock her back to sleep. I don't know how, but my son slept through her screaming. I think he takes after me since I can sleep through anything. My twins are so close and enjoy sharing a room. I've asked them a few times if they'd like to have their own ... View the Post
10 Essentials To Update Your Home For Fall
Once the weather starts getting a little cooler, I start to get excited about my favorite season, fall. I love the cooler temperatures, the colors of the leaves changing, wearing cozy sweaters, pumpkin everything, and the comfort food! My husband and I got married in October because I love the fall so much. If you love the fall as much as I do, here are 10 essentials to update your home for fall. New Bedding As soon as the temps creep below 65 degrees, I love to replace my linen sheets with ... View the Post
Unique Nursery Design by Vanessa Antonelli
After I found out I was pregnant with my children, I couldn't wait to decorate the nursery! I wanted to create a nursery that didn't look like a typical nursery and I wanted to avoid animals, sports, and ballerinas. I looked online for inspiration and discovered the fabulous work of New Jersey based interior designer, Vanessa Antonelli. Vanessa designs modern, yet playful nurseries, kids bedrooms, and play spaces for children. What I love best about her designs is that they don't look like ... View the Post
Upholstered Headboards For Every Budget
I love the look of an upholstered headboard. They elevate the look of the bedroom and add an element of softness since most bedrooms are full of so many "hard" pieces like wood and metal furniture. If you want to incorporate this look in your bedroom, great looking upholstered headboards are available for every budget! *For reference, these prices are for headboards for queen size beds. Budget: Under $300 If you are looking for an upholstered headboard but don't want to spend a lot of ... View the Post
The Ultimate Outdoor Dinner Menu
One of my favorite things about summer is eating outside. Locally, there are so many great options to eat outside and on the water. I love sitting outside, enjoying the nice weather, and hanging out with friends. Since we have 3 kids, it's hard to get a baby-sitter and go out to dinner so it's easier to invite people over and hang out in our backyard. After entertaining a lot this summer, I have discovered some great recipes and have developed the following menu as my go-to recipes ... View the Post