July 24, 2021

Summer Book Ledges

Well hello strangers… I know it’s been a WHILE!! Between the two kids, work being extra busy and just life bloggin has been put on the back burner. But this is something I really enjoy and I’m going to try to play catch up and get back into the blogging game! I figured I’d start by sharing Ellie’s summer styled book ledges.

I stumbled upon @elizamacco on Instagram and fell in love with her stuff. She opens up spots for custom garlands that are just INCREDIBLE!! I messaged her wanting a custom summer garland and she blew all my expectations! I had picked up this pennant banner in the fall on sale from Kind Kids Club and she made the garland coordinate with it perfectly!

I went through all of our books and pulled out anything summer, pool, beach, fish, mermaid related and then I usually purchase a couple new ones per theme! I was surprised how many books we already had that fit into this theme. Some of these books we got for Ellie’s baby shower, some I purchased second hand and some were ordered just from Amazon to add to the collection. But this was a really pretty and fun theme that we both enjoyed!

Sources:

Book Ledges (My dad made me) but you can find similar HERE>>

These are 46 inches long

 

Ellie’s favorite Summer Books:

Jabari Jumps 

Pout Pout Fish 

March 17, 2021

DIY Dip Powder Nails Follow Up

Well, it’s been over a year since I started dipping my nails and it’s still one of my favorite hobbies! It turned out to be the perfect timing since the whole world shut down for a while 😉 I shared a little about it during the world shut down HERE but wanted to post a follow up for those interested. 

I’ve definitely improved A LOT since I started. I’ve learned a lot of great tips and tricks. This is one of those times where practice really does make (almost) perfect. I wouldn’t say mine are ever “PERFECT” but honestly neither were my salon nails that I paid a lot for. 

I will say i have saved ZERO dollars with this hobby, in fact, I’ve spent a lot more on my nails than I ever have..but that is just because I’m obsessed with buying all the colors 🙂 I have always loved having my nails done and would always go to the salon when I could afford to do so because there is something about having my nails done that just makes me feel pretty. Thankfully I can do them at home now and for that reason I’ve been able to step outside my comfort zone and try different colors and things I would have never paid for, in case I didn’t end up liking them! 

I started out with a Revel starter kit and still think if you’re new to dipping it’s the way to go. 85% of my collection is Revel. They have a great selection with great prices. I’ve branched out to some smaller businesses for special glitters or colors I haven’t found with Revel. 

If you decide you want to try it, you can get 10% off your first Revel purchase HERE>> 

Here are some of my favorite DIY Dip Powder Nails I’ve done over the last year and I’ll list the brands/colors below them!

My Beach Mani: Revel Splash and Swell (from Beach Please collection), Mermaid nail wrap from Etsy topped with clear dip.

Fun Summer Nails: Revel Nail Staff, Thunderbolt and Sparkle and Co Balloon Skies

Favorite Fall Mani: Reel Nail Spiced and Nirvana Nails Champagne

Revel Festival and Mani Boss Mistletoe Kisses

Snow/Winter Nails: Revel Nail Cotton Candy Skies #4 and EmChi Nails Aquarius

 

I do my nails every two weeks just because I’m anxious to try new colors so there are many more than these but these were just some of my favorites! Have you started dipping your nails at home? I’d love to hear your favorite brands and colors in the comments!

January 12, 2021

Bedroom Refresh with Lush Decor

Who else thinks finding bedding is one of the hardest things for their home to shop for??! RAISING HAND…

I am not exaggerating when I say that I have shopped and looked for over a year multiple times before I found or settled on some bedding for our master bedroom. IT IS A STRUGGLE!!! I feel like what we’re looking for is not too crazy but it’s been a major challenge. 

So when Lush Decor reached out I was thrilled to check out their new curated collections I was thrilled. 

If I’m being honest I really loved every single curated collection but I was focused on our bedroom and what would look best with our furniture, wall color, etc. and everything in the OLD HOUSE COTTAGE COASTAL CURATED COLLECTION just felt right. 

I was still a little leery to see if the collection was as great as it looked online. We’ve all bought those beds in a bag and the quality is subpar.. But WOW.. the quality was far better than I expected and even my husband commented on how the comforter was the perfect weight, not too heavy but not too light either. It’s soft and beautiful and was exactly what we needed in this space. We don’t do bedding that is too light because of dogs so the wheat color was the perfect color for us but it comes in 11 different colors which is so awesome to fit so many different spaces. 

The quilt added the perfect little pop of coziness and color and pattern that the space really needed.

And can we talk about the curtains?! These are so gorgeous with the most beautiful crocheted edging detail. These come in 9 different colors but we chose Ivory to keep the space neutral and still feeling light and bright. (This refresh was done during the Christmas holiday if you are wondering why there is a tree!)  🙂 

So these are the pieces we got and have had for the last 6 weeks and are sooooo so happy with the change! The collection is wonderful and quality is even better! And awesome news, you can get 20% off with the code HAMBYHOME20 

 

This post is in partnership with Lush Decor but these are my honest opinions.  

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