This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot. Despite being a home owner for what will be six years this fall, we are rookie’s in the lawncare category. As we were packing up the kids to head to Home Depot a few weekends ago I think I realized one [...]
Dressing Up a Bookshelf Without Committing
March 22, 2013 By 8 Comments
I like to change things up…a lot. I just am not the kind of girl who decorates a room and then leaves everything there for years. I am constantly tweaking, adjusting and switching it up. I have been this way my entire life. I just cannot help it! Nesting took on a whole new phase [...]
Its All About the Hardware
March 11, 2013 By 6 Comments
My life is moving faster then I can write about it. We have been crazy busy and it just keeps going all the way up to d-day. This weekend we rearranged the living room, took a mini road trip to Ikea and I co-hosted a baby shower for my twin brother and his wife. I [...]
Its All About the Windows & How a Room Is Inspired
March 4, 2013 By 2 Comments
I often get the question, Where do you get your inspiration from? And that is a hard question to answer. Inspiration is a combination of things for me. The space, my budget, what is available, how I want the space to function and what makes my heart sing. Sometimes I get stuck on an idea [...]
Hanging Gutter Bookshelves & the Low-Down On the Reading Nook
February 25, 2013 By 2 Comments
Last week I revealed Eleanor’s big girl room reading nook. The first completed project of her new room. Since posting it, I have received lots and lots of questions about her space. Questions on various Facebook posts, on Instagram, in the comments and just about anywhere one could think to look. I tried my best [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Carpet Tiles
February 22, 2013 By 2 Comments
With a new baby on the way, 8 weeks away (eek!), we have been busy moving Eleanor out of the nursery across the hall from us and up to her big girl room, complete with big girl bed. A little prayer that this transition goes smoothly please? Momma needs her sleep. If you read about [...]
Stenciled No Sew Faux Roman Shade
February 5, 2013 By 18 Comments
Not to long ago I stenciled drapes for my living room using Cutting Edge Stencils Nadya Damask Stencil. I intended on doing something for the dining room, but wasn’t sure what. Mostly, I was just too lazy to get around to doing anything. It bothered me everyday. There was no pattern in my dining room, [...]
Living On One Income
January 16, 2013 By 20 Comments
First of all, I want to start by saying how much I love blogging and the whole Balancing Home community. I know my post have become irregular. Funny thing is: I have so much I want to share with you. I’m hitting the third trimester of pregnancy so by the time the kiddos are in [...]
2013 Printable Calendar
December 30, 2012 By 4 Comments
2013 Printable Calendar is up! There are two color options: warm and cool. Click on over to the printables page to download yours. Happy New Year!
Paint Dipped Christmas Ornaments
November 6, 2012 By 2 Comments
Too early to talk Christmas? It is only 7 weeks away! Eek! I have one gift bought. I know we still have Thanksgiving, but if I wait until after than to share my ideas you will all be scrambling. So paint dipped everything is completely the trend right now. I mean EVERYTHING. I thought I [...]
