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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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