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“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive;
and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
Maya Angelou
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Perfect Summer Dinner Party Menu
I’ve taken the guesswork out of your next summer dinner party menu planning and included 6 delicious new recipes that will impress your guests without much difficulty!
Grilled Garlic and Herb Zucchini
Looking for an easy, beautiful, and delicious summer vegetable recipe? You’ve come to the right place!
DIY Ribbon Flag Tutorial
This is one of my favorite DIY door decor projects I’ve ever done. Here’s the step-by-step tutorial for how I made this DIY Ribbon Flag.
Looking Back on Our Wedding 10 Years Ago
Here are some of my favorite details and photos from our wedding 10 years ago today!
Budget Saving Hacks: 3 Ways I Save BIG on Designer Furniture
I have very expensive taste, especially when it comes to interior decor and furniture. Then again, my budget rarely ever covers the designer furniture of my dreams. However, I’ve learned a few tips along the way to help me stretch my budget to fit those statement pieces in my home and I’m sharing three here.
hey there, I’M alicia!
I’m so happy you’re here.
Pretty much every day, I try to design a beautiful life and space that works for me so I can be my best self for the ones I love. I started this creative outlet so I can share what I’ve learned along the way, and even the things I’m still figuring out, about designing my life and home. My hope is that I can inspire YOU in the design of YOURS. And luckily, my hilarious and talented hubby and adorable (if I do say so myself) boys are along for the ride.
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My Top 6 Favorite
Home Projects So Far:
3 Years of Before & Afters
In the first 3 years of owning our home, we accomplished A LOT.
Besides having Eli and starting this website, we finished many, many renovations, projects, and upgrades. A former owner of the house walked by one day and said she hardly recognized it from the outside. And I can confidently say this house looks nothing like it did when we purchased it.
I wrote a round up post and made a Google Web Story detailing my top 6 favorite projects with before and after photos!
101 Goals in 1,001 Days
I’ve made a list of 101 goals that I’ll complete (hopefully) in 1,001 days. I’ll document it all here!
