our blogs

So we are guilty of being over-sharers. We blog about our projects, our family, and everything else. Yes, Theresa is obsessed with color, wall art, fashion, design, and she looks forward to Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 17th every year. And Mark geeks out on screws, grills, and tools. He isn't known for being nice, just to be nice. He tells it like he sees it.
Mudroom makeover: Making a mudroom into a sunroom
Afters of Sunroom - MyFixitUpLife

I want a space that’s quiet, clean, and relaxing. A place where I can sit with a few friends and chat. We drink coffee or wine, depending on the time of day, and we don’t spend any time doing anything for anyone.

Make a difference with a June shoe challenge: No repeats, Nothing new.
NHS 2015 - Shoes - No Place Like Home

I dared myself to a June shoe challenge, and I think it’s a way for us to make difference beyond my closet.

We met online. My frustrating and joyful story to find a perfect sofa.
Joybird furniture 'Worthy' sofa in Klein Peacock with legs in a black wood stain

Joybird offers a different kind of shopping experience. And while shopping, the design and layout are easy to use, but the special part is what happens after the order is placed. I received a note saying they received my order, which is a typical note. But then they sent updates on the sofa as it was being constructed. They sent a swatch so I could see and touch the fabric. And they sent a handwritten note, signed by some of the Joybird family, welcoming my family to their family.

The perfect way to top off your ‘bar’ look might be with a hatchel, a hat with a secret compartment. Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day…

Enjoy the full moon with the perfect beer
Tart Side of the Moon Full Moon

Here’s what we’ve learned about the perfect beer to pair with a full moon.
There are at least two approaches to solving this problem.