Embracing 1930s Vintage in Guest Room

Guess what I found on Craig's List?! An antique iron bed - I am in HEAVEN!!! It is a 3/4 sized bed so it fits beautifully into my somewhat tiny guest room. Of course, a makeover of my guest bedroom was now in order.

I am thrilled at how inviting this room has become. I no longer have that ugly futon as a guest bed. I love that this iron bed is from the era of the house and that everything fell into place effortlessly. I really do think this house whispers design choices to me. And I have been unusually successful this year at finding antiques at incredibly low prices. I think the house is behind it. I've also been hearing murmurings that it wants to be called "Ashcroft Cottage" instead of "Ashtree Cottage". Sheesh. Maybe I need more sleep...

Take a look at my antique iron bed:

Y'all! I DID IT! 2016 Chicago Marathon Recap!!!

I am really excited to share this post with all of you today. I have been wanting to run a marathon for a really, really, REALLY long time. I was too afraid to do it, I was afraid I would fail. I started out running in 2009 after I had my daughter and signed up to run 500 miles in one year with friends I met on Babycenter I started out walking and running... but, I did it! I completed 500 miles in 2009. My first 5K was at our local zoo and then I branched out and did a Halloween 10K. After that, I signed up for my first half marathon here in St. Louis and my second half marathon was the Wine & Dine at Disney... My first half marathon time was 2:35 and my best has been 2:04 and a HUGE dream/goal of mine is to complete one in under 2:00 hours. But... first I toyed around with the idea of running a marathon. All of my running friends kept telling me to JUST DO IT. That I'd do just fine. But, I was sacred.... Finally, 7 years later I have RAN MY FIRST MARATHON! ...

Spring Cookie Snack Pops {Easter Desserts}

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SpringItOn #NestleKitchen #CollectiveBias Are you always terribly busy in the Spring? I know we are! There is Spring break, teacher conferences, Easter, Spring gatherings and more! That is why I am here to share a super easy and tasty snack that you can whip up with Nestlé products in no time flat. It is hard to be a balanced mom sometimes... I know I struggle with this a lot. It seems I have so much on my plate at times and every evening I am driving the kids from one activity to the next. I've learned to not over-do my to-do list and on the really busy weeks to focus on one day at a time to stay afloat. That is why I am glad I have Nestlé products to rely on for Spring gatherings and when I need to prepare a special treat quickly. I know that Walmart has a great variety of Nestlé products at my fingertips, which helps me to balance my time be...

Kitchen Overhaul Part IV - THE REVEAL

No, I'm not finished... is anybody ever finished?? lol I still have two walls & the ceiling to paint and the floor to refinish BUT pretty much everything else is done! Welcome to my quest to create a light, bright farmhouse kitchen from a room with no windows, 4 doorways, un-salvageable original cabinets and a miserable 3' of counter space. The only thing going for the space was the oak floors. Read more »

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