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Children’s Reading Nook

I knew when I started planning out Olivia's new room that it had to have a reading corner filled with a canopy and cushions to escape to. These IKEA Flisat shelves were the perfect size to fit a variety of books on the wall for easy storage. A coat of paint was all that was needed to tie them into the room's color scheme, along with three of my patchwork wood prin[...]

Marine | Nursery Mood Board

Drift away to this marine inspired nursery with pastel touches that mingle with driftwood and seagrass accents. Familiar ocean elements adorn the room along with the marine wood print series. Scallops are seen throughout the main furniture pieces and greenery can be added with these cute jellyfish air planters. If you're feeling crafty, there is even a DIY driftwo[...]

The Ball Game | Nursery Mood Board

Cozy in with your little one and escape to your favorite ball game with these stylistic items and pops of color that mingle with wood and leather accents. Familiar ball park features will adorn your walls with this wood print series. Hang leather strap shelves that are inspired by stadium concession vendors and style with touches of the sport. Break in a dark leat[...]

Mango Persimmon Smoothie

Winter is in full force. Did you know according to folklore, the weather can be predicted from a persimmon seed? The Old Farmer's Almanac lists the three possible predictions: Look at the shape of the kernel inside. If the kernel is spoon-shaped, lots of heavy, wet snow will fall. Spoon = shovel! If it is fork-shaped, you can expect powdery, light snow an[...]

Pumpkin Swirl Bread and No-Bake Pumpkin & Oat Treats

The season of fall for someone raised from the Pumpkin Capital of the World can only mean one thing: sneaking (ok, who am I trying to fool here… except for my husband; I’m still working on convincing his food palate to join this level of pumpkin sophistication) overtly tossing orange squash into just about anything possible. Did you know that 95% of the U.S. pu[...]