I had decided in January, that 2018 would be my year of saying "Yes" to everything. Trying new things, meeting new people, all that stuff regular confident people do. As a result, in February, my friend Ashley Goldman from The Gold Hive dared me to go to a local Twin Cities book panel event to introduce myself to Melissa Coleman (aka The Faux Martha). I begrudgingly said, “Sure” because Ashley is my Accountability Partner (™). I was terrified. Big social events where I don’t know anyone are NOT my thing... READ MORE
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It's been months in the making but it's finally here! I'm super excited to share with you guys that our home has been featured in the recent issue of BHG's, Do It Yourself Magazine! I seriously couldn't be more thrilled (or flattered) that DIY asked me to be a part of their spring issue, and contribute some of my v own projects for the mag. If you remember, I mentioned once (or twice) that the READ MORE
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TYTE JEFF VID Happy Friday friends! Today I'm sharing a more personal post, but thought it might be of interest to some of you - I know a few of you alls have good taste in music ;). The husband dropped a brand new music video today (with his band TYTE JEFF) in anticipation of his upcoming full length record titled "Lutheran Teens". First of all, I think the song as READ MORE
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I stopped dead in my tracks during a quick trip to the Ikea marketplace last week. Uh, there was a display of all these wonderful textiles and patterns, I had to touch and look at everything, and swooped up a few things for the house. This is the new Ikea collection, Svärtan (aka Darkness!), designed by Martin Bergström and Indian fashion students in New Delhi. +++ svärtan collection +++ Inspired READ MORE
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Budz!!! Next week will mark the six year anniversary of us Allen's moving into this house! Back then, this bad boy was only 100 years old! I think it's safe to say that if I my house could speak it would say that its had its funnest most raging six year since us guys moved in. Sorry old boring owners, but this house didn't even know what it was missing. In the past I've done recaps showcasing READ MORE
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