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February Updates on Mackinaw Road
Hi there! We are getting closer and closer to spring. Yay!!! I switched out our mantel and took away the plaid (and then R added a little bit back ;-). On the docket from February: our living room mantel, a new book, a new travel-design book, art in the kitchen, new joggers, and planters I am eyeing from Anthropologie. But not in that order. **This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! February Updates: Our Living Room Mantel I like to incorporate hints of spring into our decorations starting in mid February. To keep our hopes up but also…
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Southern California in 4 Days
Southern California in 4 Days We traveled to California in January in search of warmer temperatures and the sunshine. It was definitely warmer than Michigan and we did see some sun but we were there at the tail end of the rainstorms so also experienced some of that. If this feels like a deja vu kind of post, I get it! We’ve been to Southern California three times now as a family and an additional time as a couple. (Fingers crossed,) it is becoming a family trip tradition! You can check out these previous Southern California posts below: Laguna Beach/Dana Point: Where to Stay, Where to Eat, and What to…
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Midcentury Lodge: Creating a Warm, Polished, and Unique Space
I’m so excited to share our friend’s Midcentury Modern Lodge with you! Disclaimer- I had very little to do with the overall design. I just got to come in, help with some art, one or two decor items, and play with the living room layout. It turned out great! (Pats self on back.) HOUSE HISTORY Before we begin, one of the fascinating aspects of this house is its overall design. It is considered to be a Passive House. I hadn’t heard this term previously and my friend explained that a passive house is one that is designed to require minimal heating and cooling. That is my dream house for both…
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January Updates on Mackinaw Road
Hi and Happy New Year! I hope that your January went well. We traveled to Southern California mid-January and were happy to note that their “partly cloudy” is our “soak up all that Vitamin D.” A post is coming soon with why we are convinced that Dana Point might just be the perfect spot to stay in SoCal. In other news, I have art, game, book, styling, and wardrobe updates. **This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation at no extra cost to you. Thank you! January Updates: Art This is the update I am probably most excited about! I have…
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December Updates: Projects Past and Future
Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! Ours was even more cozy than usual with a three day blizzard. I thought it might be fun to look back at the project list from January 2022 as well as considering future 2023 projects. Of course, there are some random items at the end of the post too. DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! Projects Past Scanning the January 2022 project post with some trepidation, I was pleasantly surprised with the number of projects I actually completed. I’m very happy with our kitchen organization, including this…
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A Simple and Cozy Christmas
Happy Holidays! This year, I kept it fairly easy using decorations that I already had stored away, making for a Simple and Cozy Christmas. Well… not entirely simple. It took me three tries to take photographs. And of course I decided to do this in the midst of choir concerts, a flee market, and holiday parties. The decor was simple though! Thank goodness!!! A Simple and Cozy Christmas Living Room: Traditional Red and Green I had considered pulling out mint and/or coral from our living room rug into the Christmas decor. As I was taking out our ornaments, I just couldn’t do it. Red and Green (and all the ornament…
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November Updates: Winter Art, Cozy Clothes & More
What a fun month November is! And a roller coaster. But the fun kind. Anyway, November Updates include a Winter Art Round Up, Cozy Clothes, Two Books, Transitional Season Decor, Recipes We Are Loving, a Velvet Ribbon Round Up, & More! **DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive a commission. Thank you! November Updates: Cozy Clothes A quick change of the weather had me heading to my closet/the stores for warmer clothes and longer jeans. I am happy to report that I am super happy with all of the below purchases. I love the simple color and texture on this sweater.…
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Concrete Overlay: A DIY Concrete Table Top Refresh
When we moved into our house almost a decade ago, we quickly switched out our old rectangular kitchen table for a round one. The base of the table was a beautifully colored wood. The top was some sort of metal material (I think). It had little button rounds on the side. It was a great table. It has lasted for years and fits the space perfectly. However, the top has been painted on, nail polished on, banged with toddler forks and spoons, etc, etc. Needless to say, it was time for a little refresh. I love how the DIY Concrete Table Top Refresh turned out!
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Colonial Home Primary Bedroom
*This post began as a bedroom lighting article. However, nothing is quite that simple with me when it comes to decorating. Read on for the bedroom lighting I love and the after-effects of changing out a light in our Colonial Home Primary Bedroom **DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! Primary Bedroom Lighting When we moved into our house almost 9 years ago, we had a 6 month old and a 3 year old. We put as much time, effort, and thought into our selections as we could. That said, some items went by the wayside and…
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Gift Guide: Gifts for Her
Whew! I feel like this Gift Guide should be a breeze after the Gift Guide for 9 Year Old Boys. This Gifts for Her Gift Guide includes comfy clothes, beautiful home items, gorgeous jewelry, and more. Read on.
Travel-Inspired Design, One Trip at a Time
