Best Keto Snacks from Trader Joe’s.

I have been loving the keto diet. This is actually my THIRD time trying it believe it or not. My husband has been keto for the last 3 months and has been using ketogenic diet shakes from Vitamonk to bulk up a bit. I really wanted to do it with him but I could not […]

Cozy Daybed update.

I wanted to share a new favorite cozy spot in our home. It’s in my office actually, my desk area is immediately across from this area, and it is this amazing cozy daybed update. You may remember this daybed from my daughter’s room and it has always been a favorite thing that I have built. I […]

Busy Mom Closet Staple

I thought today I would share with you a piece in my closet that I just can’t stop wearing, and I’m going to go ahead and deem it a busy mom staple piece. Every morning I feel like I am in a rush to get everyone ready for school, lunches packed, hair done, on and […]

Simple Easter Table.

I feel like for just about every holiday other than Christmas I’m all about keeping it really really, like really simple and easy. I will even honestly tell you that other than my kids easter baskets, this bunny is just about my only “Spring/Easter” decoration. I feel like it’s easy to make your home feel […]

OOTD Take 1

The Collected House: Outfit inspiration

Well, you all voted on Instagram to see more of what I wear… so here goes nothing. Outfit of the Day post Take 1. Ready or not… here it is. I love a good put together outfit that I can easily wear to a couple client meetings, and then transition seamlessly to my mothering duties. […]

Valentine’s Recap

For Valentine’s day the focus has really shifted from the newly married- romance type of day, so a fun love filled day with our kids. I guess that’s what your life turns into almost 8 years into parenting, and you know what I am definitely okay with that. My husband and I firmly believe in […]

Unexpected picture frame idea.

Hey! I am pretty excited about what I have to share with you guys today! I am always searching for unique ideas to display our prized family photos on gallery walls. I have a whole box of Portland newborn photography photos lying around from when I had the kids that I would just love to […]

Creating an inviting entry way.

Hey! Today I wanted to stop in and share how our entry way currently looks, as well as share the journey that (was not so quick but also) led it to how it looks today. We DIY’d this space as one of the very first projects when we bought our home and I really think […]

Quieting the house.

Today I wanted to share our living room refresh which went a lot like taking out all the things and just leaving the big pieces. Since I refreshed, I mean undecorated, the living room I feel like I have created a more inviting fresh space that allows more room for us to think, feel, and […]

Rylen’s Christmas Home

Well there is less than a week before Christmas and I’m just barely getting my home pictures up. Better late than never? This little surprise baby had rocked my world! We find out soon what we are having and I am SO nervous! I love being a “boy mom” more than I ever imagined  I […]