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Home Upgrades: Past & Future
This post is about a month late, but better late than never? Let’s go with that. Here are our Home Upgrades from 2025 and what is on the docket for 2026.
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A Vintage Basement
A Vintage Basement We recently gave our vintage basement (circa, 1928 to be exact) a glow up. Did I use that term correctly? I don’t even know. But I did recently get to do a fit check with our teen so feeling very in lately. Anyway, I am sure I have shared that we were constantly hemming and hawing over redoing the basement. I loved the color, but it felt like we needed to move the basement from our kids’ younger years to be more in line with the current needs of our family.
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The Quarterly 07
Hi and Happy New Year! We were just talking about whether it’s still acceptable to use that greeting so far into January. I think it’s fine. So, let’s catch up! Read on for our projects as of late, projects ahead, a random design board (because a little creativity is just what January calls for), the latest Things That Caught My Eye, recent travel, and the best books (yeah- I’m calling it already).
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A Timeless Christmas with Coastal Accents
About mid-September, I find myself thinking that I have Christmas all figured out. And, in my head, I really do. But then, when November hits and I start pulling out all of our decorations, inspiration strikes again. Because, when it comes to the holidays, mostly old always wins out. Of course, sprinkling in some new is always a must too. That is exactly how it all played out this year for our Timeless Christmas with Coastal Accents.
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Gift Ideas for Grandparents
Grandparents are so special and their love for their grandkids is unmatched. Perhaps that is why it feels so hard to find that “perfect gift” for them. Below are some options, although I’m sure they will all also say that they just want to spend time with you 🙂
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Bonus Room: Board & Batten
Let’s take a break from the Gift Guides and Holiday Everything to take a look at a friend’s Bonus Room transformation. It was a fairly quick turn around and it turned out sooooo good! The absolute best part of it all was that I got to hang out with one of my dearest friends!
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2025 Gifts for Him
This 2025 Gifts for Him Gift Guide includes everything from clothing to travel to wellness and more. Read on to learn more about gifts I’m considering for/have given to him. (Side note: I really dragged my feet on the Gifts for Him list this year, but as I am typing this post, I really think it may be the best one yet!)
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Gifts for Teen Boys
In three short months, we will have two teenagers. It’s hard to believe, but time really does fly. Our teen boy loves all things mountain biking, soccer, skiing, fishing, and tinkering. With some motherly encouragement, he is also playing basketball 🙂 Our teen is really good at figuring out puzzle-ish things too! (Oh, and he has opinions about clothing currently.) So below, a little bit of everything is included in the Gifts for Teen Boys guide. (I also only semi-consulted him on these things 😉
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Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
The Gift Ideas for Teen Girls seems to be of particular interest. Some of the ideas are from our 15 year old daughter and some are from me. You can decide which is which 😉
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2025 Gifts for Her
In my very own Gift Guide tradition, I am continuing on with the Easiest to Most Difficult to Shop For ideas. Luxe shampoo and conditioner, lovely scented perfume, splurg-y clothing, just right jewelry, and the best candles are all part of the 2025 Gifts for Her guide.



























