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About Kate
Hey there! So glad you’re here. I believe it’s totally possible (and fun!) to create a pretty, practical, and family-friendly home — all on a “normal person” budget. Stick around and let’s create that amazing home you and your family deserve!
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Amy Howard at Home paint reviews (my honest feedback)
I recently posted a DIY project to my Instagram feed -- I painted our coat closet door using Amy Howard at Home One Step Paint! And every time I mention a paint brand, I...
Crate and Barrel Lounge II Sofa Review
I've gotten so many questions about our family room couch over the years -- a full Crate and Barrel Lounge II sofa review feels long overdue. It can feel so daunting to find...
Here are your most-loved posts from 2020
As we close out the rollercoaster that was 2020 ("dumpster fire" might be more accurate, but I'll let you decide on your favorite descriptor), I'm looking back at the blog...
A colorful Christmas: Our 2020 home tour
Deck the halls with lots of color .... because it's time for the Christmas 2020 version of the "It's a Colorful Life" home tour where I get to show you all our colorful...
Easy Christmas decorations for kids’ rooms
This post is in collaboration with Christmas Tree Shops and AndThat!. I'll always share my honest opinions with you, and only partner with brands I truly love. I'm so...
Our whimsical & colorful family room Christmas tree
I know it's mid-November, but our colorful Christmas tree is already standing proudly in our family room -- bringing lots of joy, sparkle and of course rainbow colors to the...
Great toy storage ideas for small spaces
I'm still working hard on our playroom makeover -- so as we prepare to make some big changes, I'm sharing my some of my favorite toy storage ideas for small spaces. Our...
Colorful playroom makeover: A preppy, camp-inspired design
Today's the big day! We're starting yet another refresh project over here. And we're doing it all as part of the fall 2020 One Room Challenge. What is the One Room...
Our (very colorful!) fall home tour
It's that time again ... time to share our colorful fall home tour as part of the It's a Colorful Life Party blog hop, that is, hosted by my friends Jennifer and Jewel. In...