You know how when you become an adult, you learn that there are certain things that are way more expensive than you ever thought possible? Like, why do good throw pillows cost $50??? That's how I felt about area rugs when I first began decorating my first apartment.
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CHEESY SPICY BREAKFAST HASH RECIPE
To quote one of the greatest shows to ever grace our television screens "Why would anybody ever eat anything besides breakfast food?" About a month into quarantine, I found myself using a lot of my extra time at home to try my hand at creating new recipes.
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OUR KITCHEN DESIGN PLAN & INSPIRATION
One of the many reasons that I loved our house right away was because when I stepped into each room, it was like I could instantly picture its potential. The kitchen was no exception - the minute I saw it, I pictured white cabinets, pretty brushed brass fixtures, marble countertops, and an organic subway tile backsplash.
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MY FAVORITE PURCHASES | SUMMER 2020
Happy Monday! It might be 80 degrees outside today, but the forecast for the rest of the week is looking delightfully fall-y. Now that September has almost come to a close and it's actually starting to feel like fall, I thought it would be a great time to share some of my favorite products that I purchased over the summer.
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WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!
We bought a house! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve known this for four months. After a whirlwind house hunt, this summer Darian and I packed up our condo and moved from Northern Virginia to Frederick, Maryland, a small city about an hour outside DC.
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VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS RECIPE
Everyone has their own version of comfort food, and for me, it comes in the form of warm, gooey, cheesy Mexican food. I love a good taco, but my real weakness is enchiladas. My favorite local Tex-Mex place has the BEST cheese enchiladas and I pretty much crave them 24/7. However, since I don't really have the budget to eat out every single time I'm craving enchiladas, I set out to find a good recipe for them a few weeks ago. I was shocked at how difficult it was to find a good recipe for cheese enchiladas, so I decided...
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DIY GEL MANICURE
I know it sounds completely ridiculous, but one of the biggest bummers of quarantine for me has been giving up my biweekly nail appointments. For the first 23 years of my life I was a hardcore nail biter, and getting regular manicures was the thing that finally helped me stop. Since then, it's been really important to me to take care of my nails because I'm really proud of how much I worked to keep them healthy. I'm extremely loyal to my nail salon and my nail appointments are often the only time that I'm able to truly relax and...
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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2020
Today marks two weeks until Mother's Day, and with everything going on in the world, it really snuck up on me quickly this year. Mother's Day is certainly going to look different for most of us in 2020 - so if you're like me, you're probably looking for ways you can make your mom feel special from afar while you quarantine separately.
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UPGRADED VEGETARIAN RAMEN RECIPE
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I LOVE a good bowl of ramen. There's just something so comforting and delicious about it. Last year I decided I wanted to try my hand at making some upgraded homemade ramen. I found a great recipe on Pinterest that I loved, but it required a homemade mushroom broth that was a bit labor intensive for me. After making it a few times, I realized I could recreate the flavor profile of the recipe in a much simpler way. I usually make homemade ramen at least twice a month, so I've workshopped...
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MY PICKS FROM STUDIO MCGEE’S NEW TARGET COLLECTION
At the end of last month I found out that all my decor dreams were coming true - my favorite designer, Studio McGee, announced a multi-year collaboration with Target. I've been a fan of Studio McGee for years. I absolutely love their unique style and all of their products are such great quality, but sadly most of them are out of my current price range. Still, a gal can dream, and my home decor Pinterest board is filled with great pieces from Studio McGee. Now that their Target collection is live, I'm so excited to see so many affordable items...