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5 Swimsuits under $100 (and 2 Splurges)
Hi and Welcome Back! We just returned from our beach vacation and of course I didn’t have it together enough to update my swimsuits before the trip. At least the kids had new travel outfits. Of course, their favorite swimsuits were from last year’s list. (You can check that out here.) I guess swimsuits are sort of like vegetables… If you put them in front of the kids for long enough, they’ll grow to love them- haha!
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Wondering Where to Stay in New Orleans? Read On…
This cold weather has me reminiscing fondly of our trips to New Orleans. We have been three times in the past five years. Each time, we try to stay somewhere new. In addition to all of the wonderful restaurant options (check out my top picks here), New Orleans appears to have a wealth of hotel options as well.
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Tween Girl Bedroom: Beachy Vintage
Well… our daughter will be turning 9 this spring, which will officially throw her into the “tween” category. She requested a Beach bedroom, which to her, meant turquoise walls. Ombre if all the stars were aligned. Apparently, this meant that her peachy-pink walls were “not cool” anymore. This was a hard refresh from the mom who, as a little girl, had pink carpet, pink wallpaper, and pink bedding- haha! It’s hard to get rid of the pink! Being a true “tween,” our daughter still wanted a Princess Canopy over her bed but a more grown up overall feel. And, we wanted to keep her lighting and dresser. So, we landed…
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The Perfect Gray Paint Colors for Colonial Homes
We love colonial homes. Or, at least homes that were built in the 1920s. We have lived in three 1920s houses to be exact. And have loved them all. While Colonial Homes definitely lend themselves to the ability to have a different color in every room, when we moved into our current house six years ago, I was determined to keep it neutral. Gray was “in” at the time, and I think it has stood the test of time. We have updated a bit, added a few more neutral shades, and pops of color through decor and accessories. Disclaimer: Obviously paint looks different in different houses with different lighting, so…
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Winter Living Room: Warm Colors and Hardy Plants
When it soooo cold outside, it is important to create cozy interiors with warm colors and live plants. Neither of these come naturally to me. I love cool tones and kill plants on the regular. That said, if I can do this, so can you! Read on to check out our Winter Living Room.
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Where to Eat in New Orleans
Hi there! Wondering Where to Eat in New Orleans? NOLA has quickly become a favorite late fall/winter/early spring destination. Not only is the warm weather a draw but the oh-so-good food certainly is as well. With over 1,000 restaurants, the possibilities are endless! Here are my recommendations for Where to Eat in New Orleans. If you’ve read this post or this one, some of these may be familiar. (There are some amazing additions so keep reading!)
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Beach Cabin Kitchen Renovation
Well… it’s January. Last year at this time, we were in the thick of the Beach Cabin Kitchen Renovation. Despite my best intentions, I didn’t really document anything except for some photos along the way, but here is the process as I recall it.
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Last Minute Spring Break Road Trips
Hi there! Thanks so much for following along with Mackinaw Road!! If you live in Michigan or the midwest, sometimes you just need a “look forward to” to get through these next few gray months. Is anyone else thinking about some spring break road trips? We are churning around the idea of another spring break road trip to Hilton Head. We have driven to Hilton Head Island in South Carolina a couple of times now, and it made the list. Check out some other places you could take spring break road trips to from Michigan without breaking the bank. (And, let’s be honest, the sheer act of not buying plane…
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Friday Finds on Mackinaw Road: A Christmas Table, Homemade Butter, and A Christmas Dinner Menu
Good morning! Hope you all had a great week!! I was hustling to get all of the presents wrapped before I have too much “help” during the school break. I set our Christmas Table, even though we won’t be hosting this year (despite my best attempts at mentioning that we don’t mind hosting either… I’m breezy). And, while I’m dreaming of hosting Christmas, let me just share my pretend menu and some real recipes, too 🙂
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Friday Finds on Mackinaw Road: The Perfect Holiday Appetizer and Old/New Christmas Decor
Good morning! Hope you all had a good week!! Despite the extra time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I am scrambling. We aren’t hosting Christmas this year but of course that hasn’t stopped me from starting to decorate our Christmas table (more on that later). While we are talking holidays, let me just share my favorite holiday appetizer recipe. To be honest, I started making these Fig and Blue Cheese Savouries this summer. They are great for hosting or bringing with you when you are a guest. With four simple household ingredients (and one fancy one), you really can’t go wrong. I originally thought this was my mom’s friend’s recipe, but…
Travel-Inspired Design, One Trip at a Time
