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Creating a beautiful gathering doesn’t have to be complicated. I’ve linked the pieces I used to style this simple backyard dinner party—from the linens to the table accents—to help you recreate the look with what you love. 🤍

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKSeasonal #LTKHome

Creating a beautiful gathering doesn’t have to be complicated. I’ve linked the pieces I used to style this simple backyard dinner party—from the linens to the table accents—to help you recreate the look with what you love. 🤍 LTKdayinmylife LTKSeasonal LTKHome

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Outdoor Dining Armchair With Cushion (set Of 4) | Wayfair North America

Positano Argyle Indoor / Outdoor Rug | Wayfair North America

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Better Homes & Gardens 11-inch Round Bamboo Melamine Dinner Plate, Green | Walmart (US)

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Better Homes & Gardens 18-inch Oval Bamboo Melamine Serving Tray, Green | Walmart (US)

The Pioneer Woman Toni Linen Dinnerware Set, 12-Piece | Walmart (US)

For the longest time I struggled with how to make something feel functional and beautiful. It felt like I had to pick and choose.

Like if it worked well, it couldn’t also feel warm and inviting… and if it looked beautiful, it probably wasn’t very practical for real, everyday life.

But somewhere along the way, I realized it was never about choosing one or the other—it was about layering both.

Letting the pretty things be useful.
Letting the functional things be seen.
Letting a space feel lived-in, not just styled.

And that’s where the magic started to happen.
So if you’ve been waiting for permission to make your spaces both… this is it 🤍

-

#livedinhomes
#collectedhome
#homemakingwithheart
#functionandbeauty
#cozycornerstyle

Comment SHORTS below and I’ll send you all my Amazon favorites along with the tops, pullovers, and accessories I style them with! ✨

There’s just something about taking the “basic” pieces in your closet and layering them in a way that makes you feel cute, comfortable, and a little more put together. 🤎

I think athletic wear gets a bad rep for feeling too casual sometimes, but honestly? A good pair of athletic shorts, an oversized pullover, a fitted tank, and some chunky gold jewelry can make you feel surprisingly elevated while still being comfortable enough to live real life in.

Whether I’m heading to the gym, sitting at a baseball game, grabbing a mid-morning coffee, or just running around town with the kids… this is pretty much my summer uniform. 😜

And Amazon has honestly become one of my favorite places to find athletic shorts that are cute, flattering, and actually affordable.

-

#amazonfashion #athleisurestyle #everydaystyle #casualoutfits #momstyle

Antique inspired favorites in our home for patterned yet timeless home decor and furnishing!

#LTKHome

#LTKHome

#LTKHome

#LTKHome

#LTKHome

Comment SHORTS below and I’ll send you all my Amazon favorites along with the tops, pullovers, and accessories I style them with! ✨

There’s just something about taking the “basic” pieces in your closet and layering them in a way that makes you feel cute, comfortable, and a little more put together. 🤎

I think athletic wear gets a bad rep for feeling too casual sometimes, but honestly? A good pair of athletic shorts, an oversized pullover, a fitted tank, and some chunky gold jewelry can make you feel surprisingly elevated while still being comfortable enough to live real life in.

Whether I’m heading to the gym, sitting at a baseball game, grabbing a mid-morning coffee, or just running around town with the kids… this is pretty much my summer uniform. 😜

And Amazon has honestly become one of my favorite places to find athletic shorts that are cute, flattering, and actually affordable.

-

#amazonfashion #athleisurestyle #everydaystyle #casualoutfits #momstyle

Mismatched plates for summer tablescape!

Butter yellow gingham bunting banner!

Hurricane bases for candles and flowers on a table setting!

Chair cushions for layered style!

Raise your hand if you’ve lived through a Midwest summer and know she’s absolutely in her prime right now. 🙋🏻‍♀️☀️

There’s truly nothing like a Midwest summer. The winters can be long, gray, and downright brutal, but somehow it all feels worth it when this season rolls around.

The gardens are thriving, the windows are open, the fireflies are out, and life just feels a little lighter. 🙌🏽

IYKYK

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#MidwestSummer
#GardenLife
#SimpleSeasonalLiving
#KindredHomestead
#SummerAtHome

Summer dress fav

For the longest time I struggled with how to make something feel functional and beautiful. It felt like I had to pick and choose.

Like if it worked well, it couldn’t also feel warm and inviting… and if it looked beautiful, it probably wasn’t very practical for real, everyday life.

But somewhere along the way, I realized it was never about choosing one or the other—it was about layering both.

Letting the pretty things be useful.
Letting the functional things be seen.
Letting a space feel lived-in, not just styled.

And that’s where the magic started to happen.
So if you’ve been waiting for permission to make your spaces both… this is it 🤍

-

#livedinhomes
#collectedhome
#homemakingwithheart
#functionandbeauty
#cozycornerstyle

The older I get, the more I realize home was never meant to just impress people.

It’s meant to hold them.

The laughter echoing from the kitchen while dinner simmers on the stove. The hard conversations whispered after bedtime. The familiar comfort of routines repeated over and over again until they quietly become someone’s childhood.

I think that’s why I care so deeply about creating a home that feels lived in, layered, warm, and welcoming. Not because perfection matters… but because people do.

Because long after the paint colors change and the trends fade, what remains is how a home made someone feel.

-

#slowliving #heritagehome #homesanctuary #cozyhomevibes #kindredhomestead

Raise your hand if you’ve lived through a Midwest summer and know she’s absolutely in her prime right now. 🙋🏻‍♀️☀️

There’s truly nothing like a Midwest summer. The winters can be long, gray, and downright brutal, but somehow it all feels worth it when this season rolls around.

The gardens are thriving, the windows are open, the fireflies are out, and life just feels a little lighter. 🙌🏽

IYKYK

-

#MidwestSummer
#GardenLife
#SimpleSeasonalLiving
#KindredHomestead
#SummerAtHome

Luxe activewear looks without the luxury price tag. ✨

If you’re looking for affordable athletic wear that looks high-end, these workout clothes are some of my favorite finds. Think flattering leggings, supportive sports bras, elevated matching sets, and comfortable activewear pieces that work just as well for errands as they do for the gym.

Whether you’re building a capsule workout wardrobe, refreshing your fitness essentials, or searching for budget-friendly activewear that feels designer-inspired, these pieces deliver style, comfort, and performance without the splurge.

Shop my favorite affordable athletic wear, matching workout sets, gym outfits, and athleisure essentials through the link. 🤍

My new fav on the go beauty finds! Perfect for that effortless summer glow!

#LTKmomlife #LTKBeauty

I’m on the go a lot these days and these Old Navy athletic shorts have been a MUST! Sharing a few other summertime favs!

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKmorningroutine #LTKootd

Turns out “getting healthy” in your 30s looks a lot less like a wellness retreat and a lot more like carrying around lemon water, aggressively stretching your upper back, and suddenly caring deeply about digestion. 😜

But honestly? I’ve never felt more committed to caring for myself from the inside out.

Lately I’ve been focusing on:
• hydration + minerals (warm lemon water + 2 pinches of @celticseasalt first thing in the morning has been sooo good for digestion… IYKYK)
• daily walks + lifting after school drop off (2–5 miles a day + lifting 3–4x a week)
• healing my gut (currently on a strict 3 month protocol for parasites + bacterial overgrowth — check my “gut” highlight if you want more info)
• tension relief for my angry upper back 😵‍💫 (loving the Relief Salts + Relief Balm from @wholyme_official )
• skin health (the Tranquility Body Scrub from @comfortzoneskin_official completely changed the roughness on my arms)
• protein + nourishing foods (trying to prioritize hot, protein-rich meals first thing in the morning)
• getting myself dressed + ready everyday because somehow it makes me feel 87% more productive 😜

Nothing extreme.
Just small, intentional rhythms that are helping me feel healthier, calmer, stronger, and more like myself again. 🤍

Comment SHORTS below and I’ll send you all my Amazon favorites along with the tops, pullovers, and accessories I style them with! ✨

There’s just something about taking the “basic” pieces in your closet and layering them in a way that makes you feel cute, comfortable, and a little more put together. 🤎

I think athletic wear gets a bad rep for feeling too casual sometimes, but honestly? A good pair of athletic shorts, an oversized pullover, a fitted tank, and some chunky gold jewelry can make you feel surprisingly elevated while still being comfortable enough to live real life in.

Whether I’m heading to the gym, sitting at a baseball game, grabbing a mid-morning coffee, or just running around town with the kids… this is pretty much my summer uniform. 😜

And Amazon has honestly become one of my favorite places to find athletic shorts that are cute, flattering, and actually affordable.

-

#amazonfashion #athleisurestyle #everydaystyle #casualoutfits #momstyle

Style finds and favorites for summer outfits and travel clothing ideas!

Summer hosting favorites for backyard summer dinner party!

There’s just something about a lantern glowing at dusk that makes an outdoor space feel a little more magical. ✨

This solar-powered lantern charges all day in the sun and softly lights up our patio each evening—no cords, no batteries, no effort. Just that warm, cozy glow that makes you want to stay outside a little longer.

I rounded up a few beautiful lanterns that give the same cottage-inspired charm and ambiance.

Comment LANTERN and I’ll send you my favorites! 🤍

#CottageStyle #OutdoorLiving #PatioDecor #GardenInspiration #OutdoorDecor

For a long time, I thought the life I wanted looked like more.

More progress. More perfection. More to show for it.
But somewhere along the way, that shifted.

I’ve found myself drawn to a quieter kind of life—
one that isn’t built on impressing anyone, but on being present.

A life that looks like open windows on a warm day,
homemade meals shared around the table,
the creak of old floors, and lamp light at 6pm. A life where faith leads, where our home is lived in and loved deeply, and where my kids grow up knowing there’s more to this world than what a screen can offer.

It’s slower. Softer. More rooted.

And maybe it doesn’t look like “more” to everyone else…but it feels like everything to me. 🤍

If you’ve been craving this kind of life too, I think you’ll feel at home here. 🏡

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#FaithFilledHome
#SlowLivingHome
#IntentionalMotherhood
#LivedInHomes
#RootedLiving

Our front porch inspiration!

I recently learned that people who put their hands in dirt are shown to have lower stress levels, better moods, and a deeper sense of wellbeing.

And honestly...that tracks. 😜

Because the older I get, the more I realize I’m not craving a bigger life. I’m craving a slower one.

One with dirt under my fingernails, tomatoes that may or may not survive my care, coffee on the porch, open windows, and enough margin to notice what’s blooming.

A life that feels grounded. Cultivated. Tended to.

Not rushed, forced, or over-processed.

Maybe that’s why I’ve been spending so much time in the garden lately. Not because I’m trying to become some master gardener (the evidence would suggest otherwise), but because it reminds me that the best things usually grow slowly.

And if I’m being honest, that’s a lesson I seem to need on repeat. 🤍

-

#SlowLivingHome
#GardenLife
#IntentionalLiving
#CottageGardenStyle
#KindredHomestead

For years, this little pink room has quietly become one of the most loved spaces in our home. And honestly? I think it’s because it gave me permission to stop playing it safe.

The color is called “Just Rosy” by PPG Paints (Pittsburgh Paints), and while it may look bold at first glance, it actually reads incredibly soft and warm throughout the day. It changes with the light in the prettiest way and somehow manages to feel playful, cozy, vintage, and timeless all at once.

I think so many people are afraid of using color because they assume it will feel overwhelming, but what I’ve learned through this room is that color can actually make a home feel more lived in, layered, and personal.

So if you’ve been waiting for permission to paint the room pink… this is it. 🤍

Follow along if you love old homes, layered interiors, cozy living, and creating beauty in the everyday.

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#pinkpaint
#heritagehome
#colorfulinteriors
#cozyhomevibes
#vintageinspiredhome

I recently learned that people who put their hands in dirt are shown to have lower stress levels, better moods, and a deeper sense of wellbeing.

And honestly...that tracks. 😜

Because the older I get, the more I realize I’m not craving a bigger life. I’m craving a slower one.

One with dirt under my fingernails, tomatoes that may or may not survive my care, coffee on the porch, open windows, and enough margin to notice what’s blooming.

A life that feels grounded. Cultivated. Tended to.

Not rushed, forced, or over-processed.

Maybe that’s why I’ve been spending so much time in the garden lately. Not because I’m trying to become some master gardener (the evidence would suggest otherwise), but because it reminds me that the best things usually grow slowly.

And if I’m being honest, that’s a lesson I seem to need on repeat. 🤍

-

#SlowLivingHome
#GardenLife
#IntentionalLiving
#CottageGardenStyle
#KindredHomestead

The older I get, the more I realize home was never meant to just impress people.

It’s meant to hold them.

The laughter echoing from the kitchen while dinner simmers on the stove. The hard conversations whispered after bedtime. The familiar comfort of routines repeated over and over again until they quietly become someone’s childhood.

I think that’s why I care so deeply about creating a home that feels lived in, layered, warm, and welcoming. Not because perfection matters… but because people do.

Because long after the paint colors change and the trends fade, what remains is how a home made someone feel.

-

#slowliving #heritagehome #homesanctuary #cozyhomevibes #kindredhomestead

Turns out hanging baskets aren’t just for porches anymore 🤭🌿

Took one little basket, added some florals, and suddenly our greenhouse door feels like the cottage garden of my dreams.

Comment SHOP to get this exact hanging basket! Bonus: it comes in a pack of 2!

Proof that sometimes the charming details are the simplest ones ✨

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#greenhousestyle #cottagegardeninspo #hangingbasketdecor #heritagehome #romanticizeyourhome

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Wide-leg linen pants are one of my favorite summer staples. They’re lightweight, comfortable, and somehow make even the simplest outfit feel pulled together. ☀️

For years, this little pink room has quietly become one of the most loved spaces in our home. And honestly? I think it’s because it gave me permission to stop playing it safe.

The color is called “Just Rosy” by PPG Paints (Pittsburgh Paints), and while it may look bold at first glance, it actually reads incredibly soft and warm throughout the day. It changes with the light in the prettiest way and somehow manages to feel playful, cozy, vintage, and timeless all at once.

I think so many people are afraid of using color because they assume it will feel overwhelming, but what I’ve learned through this room is that color can actually make a home feel more lived in, layered, and personal.

So if you’ve been waiting for permission to paint the room pink… this is it. 🤍

Follow along if you love old homes, layered interiors, cozy living, and creating beauty in the everyday.

-

#pinkpaint
#heritagehome
#colorfulinteriors
#cozyhomevibes
#vintageinspiredhome

For the longest time I struggled with how to make something feel functional and beautiful. It felt like I had to pick and choose.

Like if it worked well, it couldn’t also feel warm and inviting… and if it looked beautiful, it probably wasn’t very practical for real, everyday life.

But somewhere along the way, I realized it was never about choosing one or the other—it was about layering both.

Letting the pretty things be useful.
Letting the functional things be seen.
Letting a space feel lived-in, not just styled.

And that’s where the magic started to happen.
So if you’ve been waiting for permission to make your spaces both… this is it 🤍

-

#livedinhomes
#collectedhome
#homemakingwithheart
#functionandbeauty
#cozycornerstyle

Your sign to host the dinner party!

I recently learned that people who put their hands in dirt are shown to have lower stress levels, better moods, and a deeper sense of wellbeing.

And honestly...that tracks. 😜

Because the older I get, the more I realize I’m not craving a bigger life. I’m craving a slower one.

One with dirt under my fingernails, tomatoes that may or may not survive my care, coffee on the porch, open windows, and enough margin to notice what’s blooming.

A life that feels grounded. Cultivated. Tended to.

Not rushed, forced, or over-processed.

Maybe that’s why I’ve been spending so much time in the garden lately. Not because I’m trying to become some master gardener (the evidence would suggest otherwise), but because it reminds me that the best things usually grow slowly.

And if I’m being honest, that’s a lesson I seem to need on repeat. 🤍

-

#SlowLivingHome
#GardenLife
#IntentionalLiving
#CottageGardenStyle
#KindredHomestead

This week’s follower favorites are full of the timeless pieces you’ve been loving most—from cozy home accents and everyday décor staples to easy style finds that work season after season. 🤍

Our kitchen hardware!