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…the girl behind the blog. Updating our 1970’s fixer-upper and documenting it all here.

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Let's talk routines - are you a routine kinda person or lean more towards winging it? Softball life is requiring us to be more flexible at the moment but what I'm craving is more structure - especially during the weeknights. What I'd really like to know is what your evening routine looks like if you have one? What time do you eat, what do you do after dinner but before bed, and if you have kids, what does their routines look like too? Right now we've been eating dinners at our coffee table since we haven't had a real dining table up until yesterday and it's been too cold to eat outside lately so dinner time is a real circus because of it. Once we finish eating, is where I'm sorta floundering on what to do - I just wanna survive till bedtime! We usually resort to watching a little bit of TV but then it turns into massive meltdowns right before bath/bed so I've been trying to think up new things to do instead of zoning out in front of the 📺 although sometimes putting on a movie is absolutely necessary for a few moments of quiet time! In place of TV I've been thinking about trying to take an evening walk around the neighborhood or playing a simple family game instead but would love to know what you do in your family too! . . . . . #ourlayeredhome #thedelightofdecor #myinspiredhouse #ispyraddesign #peepmypad #mymidcenturymix #iheartthishaven #currenthomeview #mywholehome #howyouhome #howwedwell #hometohave #theeverygirl #makehomematter #sodomino #apartmenttherapy #ssmakelifebeautiful #communityovercompetition #hunkerhome #doingneutralright #everydayibt #thedecorsocial #myhomenow #pocketofmyhome #routines #scheduling #interiorinspo

The truth about DIY: we're not great & we're usually very slow. We fight & neither one of us typically wears shoes 🙈 while using the big tools (not recommend). Sikmon is less willing to DIY - not bc he hates it (maybe he does 😂🤷🏼‍♀️) but bc he's a perfectionist & doesn't like the inevitable curve balls that pop up whereas I'm more inclined to say something is good enough (caulk & paint fixes all) simply for the sake of progress & bc I don't want to annoy him by asking him to re-do something. Halfway thru the build of our banquette seat, we kinda had a come to Jesus moment. Neither one of us was happy with the construction but we weren't vocalizing it to one another until it was too late. We had no choice but to admit that we effed up so we put our heads together, figured it out & started over. I'm so glad we did bc it's better (& sturdier) than it would've been had we forged ahead with the original course of action. I'm telling you this bc I want you to know that it's ok to say time out, this isn't right. It's ok to make mistakes & start again. I know how discouraging it can be to see others seemingly fly through projects with ease & expertise when you're unsure or struggling with your own DIY. It's ok! DIY isnt always as easy, cheap, or as fast as some people (or shows) make it seem. I've been there & have felt like that plenty of times but just know that mistakes happen, couples sometimes argue during it, & it'll usually take longer & cost more than you initially anticipated. Have you ever had a DIY gone bad? Did you quit and give up or reimagine and start over? Please share your DIY failures and successes with me below! . . . . . #ltkhome #myoklstyle #actualhomesofinstagram #homesohard #lonnyliving #inmydomaine #homewithrue #ehdweekendmakeover #howihome #kismetcheckoutmyhouse #cljsquad #theeverygirlathome #oldhouselove #handmademodernhome #inspiremeneutral #becausecommunity #whiteinterior #whitedoneright #heyhomehey #thatsdarling #showemyourstyled #designsponge #howwelive #roomhints #finditstyleit #ryobination #homedepot #ryobipowertools #diy

The first room makeover in the new house is about 90% complete but despite the room still needing it's finishing touches, every member of the household is 110% in love with our new zip up bedding from @beddysbeds! This room is multifunctional and while it is technically a bedroom, it also serves as a playroom of sorts too. The kids use the daybed as an oversized couch for movie watching and let's be real...a trampoline too 🤪. Needless to say, the daybed is everyone's favorite hang out spot but if you ask me what I love most about this room, it's how easy it is to make the room guest ready. Just two quick zips up the side on our Beddy's bedset and no one would ever know that a couple of toddlers were just doing booty bounces in here 😂🤫. Beddy's is a fitted sheet and comforter all in one - genius! Just put it on like a regular ol fitted sheet and zip your way to perfectly made bed in seconds EVERY TIME! . . . . . #ourlayeredhome #thedelightofdecor #myinspiredhouse #ispyraddesign #peepmypad #mymidcenturymix #iheartthishaven #currenthomeview #mywholehome #howyouhome #howwedwell #hometohave #theeverygirl #makehomematter #sodomino #apartmenttherapy #ssmakelifebeautiful #communityovercompetition #hunkerhome #doingneutralright #everydayibt #thedecorsocial #myhomenow #pocketofmyhome #beddysbeds #beddys #zipperbedding #prettyandoverlooked

Guuuyyyyyyssss! I'm barely surviving over here since this one learned how to climb out of the crib. I know, I know...#firstworldproblems but really - no one is getting much sleep or downtime right now and I'm the crabbiest of all. Truth is that I'm not perfect (#shocker 😱) and my fuse has been extra short lately and no one feels more torn up about it than me! I'm trying to find the positive in this weird transition but if I'm being honest, I'm having a hard time. When I said I wasn't ready for this, I meant it. I'm not ready. We both need sleep and right now, we're all getting very little AND IT SHOWS. I feel like I just recovered from the sleepless nights of the newborn days and now this. Several of you sweet souls reached out and offered suggestions (thank you) and I will try every last one until I've exhausted all my options but basically...my daughter is an acrobat 🎪 and can climb just about anything 🤷🏼‍♀️😭 so I'm assuming the transition to a toddler bed will happen sooner than I wanted/am ready for. Just wanted to say thanks for being here and sharing your wisdom with me...#ittakesavillage . . . . . #mytinymoments #raisingmytribe #ig_motherhood #myhonestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #childhoodunplugged #candidchildhood #candidmotherhood #thisismotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlife #watchthemgrow #letthembelittle #letthembekids #motherhoodthroughinstagram #instamom #uniteinmotherhood #oureverydaymoments

Our patio table arrived and our covered patio is coming right along but the weather here in California has been so gloomy lately! We saved money by re-using our dining room chairs out here since they're actuy a white molded plastic and should do really well outside in the elements. We've got string lights to hang and I'm still on the hunt for the perfect outdoor rug but this space is taking shape and I'm looking forward to many dinners al fresco this summer! Leave your favorite summertime dinner ideas in the comments below! Bonus points if it's something we can grill on the BBQ ♨️😋 . . . . . #ltkhome #myoklstyle #actualhomesofinstagram #homesohard #lonnyliving #inmydomaine #homewithrue #ehdweekendmakeover #howihome #kismetcheckoutmyhouse #cljsquad #theeverygirlathome #oldhouselove #handmademodernhome #inspiremeneutral #becausecommunity #whiteinterior #whitedoneright #heyhomehey #thatsdarling #showemyourstyled #designsponge #howwelive #roomhints #finditstyleit #outdoorliving #backyard #backyarddesign

We drove by the old house the other day and all we could see was the deck off the back of the house. The new owner put up a pretty sweet built-in BBQ situation and some cozy lounge chairs to take in the golf course view and it made me happy to see her making herself at home there. As we drove away Sikmon asked if I missed the house at all and I firmly and confidently said "nope" but I do appreciate and cherish the time we spent there and the memories we made first as new home owners and then as new parents but I'm happy someone else is loving on it just as we did for 3 years. Today also marks 30 days in the new house and we're just about to wrap up the first room design and I can't wait to show you! What was the first room you tackled in your home? . . . . . #ourlayeredhome #thedelightofdecor #myinspiredhouse #ispyraddesign #peepmypad #mymidcenturymix #iheartthishaven #currenthomeview #mywholehome #howyouhome #howwedwell #hometohave #theeverygirl #makehomematter #sodomino #apartmenttherapy #ssmakelifebeautiful #communityovercompetition #hunkerhome #doingneutralright #everydayibt #thedecorsocial #myhomenow #pocketofmyhome #prettyandoverlooked

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