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Spring Morning Lemon Tart When life gives you lemons, make a lemon tart! Honestly, though, who doesn’t love a lemon tart? Whenever I think of lemon tarts, I think of waking up in a warm summer morning, pouring myself a cup of coffee, grabbing a slice of a lemon tart, and sitting outside on my […]

I don’t know about you, but I love Oreos. I have loved them since I was a kid. My Oreo dream layered cake is my fun twist on one of my favorite simple childhood sweets. I promise it won’t disappoint.  What you need to recreate: 8″ board Oreos Star tip Drip bottle Chocolate cake (recipe listed […]

I have wanted cane webbing nightstands for a long time, but I couldn’t bring myself to pay the prices that kept coming across online. It simply wasn’t in the budget for our new bedroom renovation, so I knew I needed to make them myself. Honestly, they turned out better than I could’ve imagined!  Supplies need: […]

Let’s face it, when renovating a whole room, costs can add up quickly. Obviously when doing projects yourself vs paying a professional you save money, but materials aren’t cheap! So, I make it my goal whenever renovating a space to cut costs as much as possible. I normally do this by trying to use leftover […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]