While I am someone who can read just about anywhere, I love having a specific spot to sit and read that has all the right things: comfort, lighting, peacefulness and storage. In December we started to update our bedroom a bit and finally decorate. I used this update as a chance to create a great … Continue reading Creating a “Reading Nook”
Sundays are really the only day that Andrew and I get any quality time together so we try to make the most of it. This usually means doing something fun for breakfast and dinner. Because Andrew has such a hectic and busy work schedule I try to do something special when I can and one … Continue reading Breakfast in Bed
Christmas may be over but Winter is just getting started. It was in the negatives here over the weekend and brutally cold at times. So what better way to spend frigid winter days than with hot cocoa in hand? Over New Year's Weekend we hosted my family for chili and hot cocoa. We had planned … Continue reading Hot Cocoa Bar
Traditions are, and always have been, very important to me. In part because some of my favorite childhood memories have to do with family traditions at holidays and also because I love to plan ahead and traditions are something I can look forward to and expect every year. While I always look forward to old … Continue reading Holiday Traditions
What is better than curling up with a warm drink, treats, and watching seasonal movies? I enjoy movie nights most in fall and winter so I was anxious for us to have a fall movie night at home. Not only is it a fun way to enjoy this cozy season but it is also an … Continue reading Cozy Fall Movie Night
Every year I envision having a beautifully curated front porch full of fall decor. It never quite works out this way no matter how hard I try so this year I went in wanting to keep it simple and understated. We don't exactly have the grand front porch that I somehow always end up thinking … Continue reading A Fall Front Porch
I have a major love of coffee and all things coffee related. Obsession might be a better word, but love sounds like it is less of an issue so I'll go with that.... One of my July Goals was to stop going on coffee runs whether it be to Starbucks, a local coffee shop, or the … Continue reading At Home Coffee Bar
I don't know about you, but I have very little desire to cook during the peak heat of summer. I genuinely enjoy cooking most of the time but on those hot an humid days it's a real struggle. I try to incorporate as many easy and refreshing meals into our weekly menu as I can. … Continue reading Favorite Summer Recipes
Andrew and I have been in the process of (slowly) re-doing our bedroom. From getting new furniture, changing the color scheme to hanging art work and most importantly new bedding. While I spend most of my time at home in the kitchen or out in our living room, to me the bedroom is the most … Continue reading Sweet Dreams: Chic & Restful Sleep
I really love cleaning and I get excited about cleaning products, its the little things in life... I had been on the search for new cleaning products and was trying to get rid of all of the chemical ridden products that we had in the house. I had yet to find an all natural brand … Continue reading At Home With Murchison Hume
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