All Posts By:

Brooke

  • Financial Tips

    Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell a House?

    We just shared some big news—we recently sold our home! Yes, the one we poured our heart and soul into, built from the ground up, and created countless memories in over the past four years. Selling was bittersweet, but it felt like the right decision. Home values have skyrocketed since we built our house in 2020, and we realized it was the perfect time to sell in 2024. Are you wondering if now is a good time for you to buy or sell a home? Here’s our perspective and some insights to consider.

  • Decorating, Design Decisions, Design Tips, Design Trends, Lighting

    How to Pick Nightstand Lamps

    Finding the perfect nightstand lamps can make a significant difference in your bedroom’s overall ambiance, functionality, and style. In this guide on how to pick nightstand lamps, we’ll help you navigate essential considerations like height, quantity, style, and even share our favorite picks from Target, Pottery Barn, and Wayfair.

  • Christmas, Decorating

    Our Favorite Christmas Home Decor Ideas

    I cannot believe we’re already talking about Christmas decor. If you’ve been following along, you know Henry and I just moved into a new house, and while the boxes are still being unpacked, I couldn’t resist diving into holiday decorating. There’s something about Christmas that makes a house feel like home—even if you’re still trying to figure out which light switch controls the living room lamps.

  • Laundry Room

    All-in-One Ventless Washer Dryer Combo: Our Review

    When we moved into our new home a few weeks ago, we decided to invest in a GE Profile all-in-one washer-dryer ventless combo. The previous owners had a stacked washer and dryer combo which made things a little different in the laundry room with the vent situation. It was installed much higher than our current dryer would need to be. We figured this was a great time to switch over to ventless and do away with one less machine. The GE Profile unit promised a seamless laundry experience with it’s mostly great reviews. Now, with a few weeks of usage under our belts, we’re ready to share our honest review of our all-in-one ventless washer-dryer combo.

  • Financial Tips

    How Much Does It Cost to Remodel a House: Our Budget Breakdown

    Are you surprised? Yep, we remodeled another home. After months of searching, we finally found the perfect one in the perfect area, and we were so eager to get started. The fun (and maybe a little stressful) part was that we only had 4 1/2 weeks to get it all done! More on that soon, but first, let’s talk about the plan and answer the big question: How much does it cost to remodel a house? Let’s take a look at what we had budgeted for this project and then we can discuss if we went over or under on this budget.