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GIFT GUIDE 2016: home sweet home
1 // IKEA Lappljung Ruta cushion cover 2 // Bloody Mary Diagram glasses designed by Alyson Thomas 3 // H&M herringbone throw 4 // Le Creuset stoneware french press 5 // Mark & Graham plaid log holder 6 // H&M bear bottle … Continue reading
Posted in Decor, Gifts, Home
Tagged Allison Thomas, H&M, IKEA, Le Creuset, Mark and Graham, Uncommon Goods, Williams-Sonoma
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25 days until Christmas
But who’s counting?! Well, I am with the help of my Advent calendar. Do you follow along through the month inching one day closer (and one more chocolate consumed) until you get to Christmas day? We do! This year’s versions … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Home, Lifestyle
Tagged Advent, Advent Calendars, Land of Nod, Melissa and Doug, Meri Meri, Target, Threshold, Vinebox
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Cozy cottage
Everett’s favorite thing to do is to “get cozy” under one of our myriad of faux fur blankets on the couch. And unfortunately, he’s been doing it a lot this week since he was diagnosed with pneumonia on Wednesday. We … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Tagged Anthropologie, Capri Blue Candles, Target, Threshold, Xhilaration
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Life lately: all boy, all the time
The past week we’ve been spending time soaking up these last few months with just Everett. Doing so means being outdoors and exploring at all times, which is fine with me. Oh, and moving him into his big boy bedroom – … Continue reading
Posted in Decor, Family, Home, Kids, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Tagged bla bla kids, boys, Cabela's, Everett, IKEA, Jellycat, Target, The Blue Envelope, toddler room, Wal-Mart
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Nautical nursery
I knew I wanted to recycle some of Ev’s gear for the our new man’s nursery, mainly his navy crib bedding from Pottery Barn Kids. His gingham blackout curtains would remain and so would all of his white furniture. But … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Decor, Home
Tagged Bed Bath and Beyond, Hobby Lobby, June and January, maritime alphabet, nautical, nursery, Pillowfort, Target
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Big boy room
With the new bambino set to make his/her arrival in July, we are starting to think about how Everett will be transitioning from his crib to a new room and a big boy bed. He has never tried to get … Continue reading
Posted in Decor, Home, Kids
Tagged 3Sprouts, Be Made, IKEA, Target, This Fashion is Mine
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GIFT GUIDE 2015: home sweet home
1 // Crosley Polka Dot Cruiser Turntable 2 // Leif Shop Star Confetti Cutting Board 3 // Nespresso Evoluo Coffee & Espresso Maker 4 // Hobby Lobby Look Around Plaque 5 // West Elm Agate Bookend 6 // Target Smith … Continue reading
Posted in Gifts, Holidays, Home
Tagged Crosley, gift guide, Hobby Lobby, Leif Shop, Nespresso, Smith & Hawken, Target, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma, Younkers
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First Annual Fall Fest
You know me, ever the entertainer, I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to put our log home (and it’s surrounding foliage) on full display for the most colorful season of the year. Enter our new annual Branstad Family Fall Festival. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Home, Parties
Tagged Branstad Family Fall Festival, deer chili, fall, scavenger hunt
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Fall-ify
My new word after this weekend’s whirlwind events. One because it’s fall and I can’t seem to stop buying pumpkins and two because I feel like I could collapse after the past few days. I singlehandedly tamed Saturday morning with … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Home
Tagged Adam Lippes for Target, collaborations, fall, Old Navy, Target
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New to the neighborhood
Even though we are officially living in our log home, there are still things that need to be done. And I’m sure I will feel this way for a while. With a new home come new neighbors, and I wanted to make sure … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Home, Recipes
Tagged Andes Mint Cookies, homemade Bailey's, new neighbors
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