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This fireplace makeover was for one of our rental properties, so I didn’t want to spend too much money on it, but I did want to make it look nice as it is the first thing you see when you walk in. The first step we did was remove the massive mirror above the fireplace […]

03.30

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Spring Buttercream Flower Cake I am always so fascinated by buttercream cakes. Seriously you can find me staring at whiteflowercakeshoppe on Instagram, watching them pipe on cakes for hours. It’s not that it’s something unattainable or something I can’t do. It’s just that I find it so easy to mess up, and honestly, let’s face […]

03.29

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Lately, we’ve fallen in love with accent walls and using interior trim to spice up areas. We had a blank wall in our entryway that needed some love – and hooks for coats – so some classy wainscoting was the perfect solution. Wainscoting is a design element that has been used widely since the 18th […]

03.24

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 Mini Key Lime Tarts  Despite the snow here in Cincinnati, it is technically spring. So, I’ve been baking accordingly. I also have had the itch to start baking springtime desserts. (AKA anything that involves fruit, flowers, and exuberant colors) Now, don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy fall and pumpkin spice everything. However, I find […]

03.22

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In most living spaces, fireplaces are a huge focal point in a room. That’s why I think it’s important to make sure they make a statement. When purchasing our home, our small living room had a very outdated fireplace that I knew needed some serious updating. The original fireplace was from when the home was […]

03.17

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St Patrick’s Day Ombre Cake with a Shamrock in Every Slice This cake was so much fun to make! The best part is that it is incredibly easy to make, and it will blow your guests away when they make that first cut. Lately, I have found that I enjoy simple cakes the most. Simple, […]

03.16

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With Saint Patrick’s day right around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to find a different use for some Baileys Irish Cream. This cake turned out to be all that I wanted it to be. Every bite was deliciously rich and creamy with a subtle taste of Bailey’s. The best part is the […]

03.14

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Supplies you’ll need Parchment paper or Silpat mat Sheet pan  Disposable piping bag Ingredients For Lemon Blueberry Scones 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter room temperate  3/4 cup fresh blueberries 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons lemon […]

03.08

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 Chocolate Cherry Cordial Cake  If you could make a cake that tasted like your favorite ice cream, what would it be? My favorite ice cream, without a doubt, is Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia! You can find me eating a spoonful every night after dinner. If it’s in my house, I can’t help myself. My […]

03.03

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Shiplap walls are by far the easiest accent wall in my opinion, but they really can make a huge impact to a space. When planning out Reese’s nursery, the room felt very basic to me and lacked any type of character. I knew I wanted to add an accent wall to the room, but I […]

03.03

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If there is one thing I love about the weekend, it is getting out of my usual weekly habits. All week I look forward to Saturday morning, where I can sleep in and make breakfast that I usually don’t have time to make throughout the week. I don’t know about you, but I am a […]

02.26

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Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins I don’t know about you, but I never eat all our bananas before they go bad. This banana chocolate chip muffin recipe is a perfect way to repurpose those rotten bananas and turn them into a healthy, quick, and easy snack! I hope you enjoy these as much as my […]

02.21

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One of our good friends recently hired a contractor to renovate their kitchen. Her vision was to turn her outdated kitchen into a French country-themed kitchen with earthy tones, a stone backsplash and warm gold elements. However, her contractor informed her that he was uncomfortable installing a stone backsplash or open shelving, so Noah and […]

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