Hi, my name is Sallie and I am a wallpaper addict. I blame it on my mother who loves wallpaper as much as I do. My addiction is affecting my family in that I can't stop putting up wallpaper and shopping for it. I also walk through my house at night wondering where else I can put more wallpaper. My sample collection has overtaken our living room, and there is no end in sight! In all seriousness though, I LOVE wallpaper! As a kid growing up in the 90s, most of my bedrooms had wallpaper and so did most of our house. I know most millennial homemakers have a stigma towards wallpaper and ... Read More
5 Things I’ve Learned in 5 years of Homemaking (things I wish I knew when I was a newlywed!)
Today my dear beloved Andrew and I celebrate 5 years of marriage. 5 years! We basically know everything there is to know about marriage now... Kidding! We don't know everything, but in 5 years we have learned so much. We've learned how to live together, build a home together and enjoy even the frustrating moments! We've also welcomed our fair share of chickens into our home and hearts : ) In our 5 years of marriage we've turned 2 different houses into our home, and gone through one really long (patience testing) renovation! Our homemaking journey hasn't been without its ... Read More
How to Furnish Your House for Less
Hello homemakers! My key board has been a little silent these past few weeks as I've been working tirelessly to get this house unpacked. If you missed it, Andrew and I just moved into our beautiful (finished) renovation project that we've been working on all summer. If you are a homeowner or renovator then you know that purchasing/renovating is one thing, but furnishing your home is another project entirely. Especially if you upgraded in square footage, which we surely did, you'll probably find your home looking a little sparse. After you've spent $$$ on a new ... Read More
5 Tips for a Cleaner Home
If you are a homeowner, then you know a good chunk of your time is spent cleaning your home. I did a little research and found that on average, we spend anywhere from 10 - 20 hours a week cleaning and caring for our homes. This includes laundry, dishes, deep cleaning, and just general pick ups. We all fall into different categories when it comes to caring for our homes -- there are those who love cleaning (me!), while others find the process really loathsome. Today, I am giving you 5 tips to help change your mindset towards cleaning so whether you love it or you hate it, you can make ... Read More
