Maybe you're a busy mom trying to find peace inside your chaotic life. Or someone getting ready to tackle some big life goals this year. Perhaps you feel the need to reorganize life at home, whether that means finding a better family routine or ditching the devices to be more 'in the moment'. Or, maybe you just want to make 2017 the best year ever. If you're like me, the answer is all of the above. I don't know if it's because I have a milestone birthday this year or if I'm just super … [Read more...] about How to Tackle 2017 Like a Boss
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My Eclectic & Merry Holiday Home Tour
Each year I try to create a little something different with my holiday decor. I'm kind of neurotic that way - just ask Mr. Robb. But I love taking inspiration from magazines, TV shows, bloggers, and even from the holiday craft shows that we participate in each year. And every year new ideas pop into this noggin of mine. This eclectic and merry holiday home tour is a little bit vintage, very eclectic and celebrates the season in a way that only the Robb family knows how. I hope you enjoy … [Read more...] about My Eclectic & Merry Holiday Home Tour
Easy Tips for Decorating Your Fireplace
Sometimes I have house envy. To those of you with a fireplace mantle to decorate for the holidays, I'm so envious. I love my old house and all its character. But, this old house didn't come with a fireplace. What's not to love about a fireplace? Cozy fires in the winter and a fantastic little space to decorate for the season. Growing up, we even roasted marshmallows occasionally in my family's fireplace. So, my sister let me borrow her fireplace instead. She lives in a 60s ranch house … [Read more...] about Easy Tips for Decorating Your Fireplace
DIY Teacher Gift Idea: Yardstick USA Wall Art
Our yardstick projects are some of our most popular inventory at the pop-up markets we participate in so I'm super excited to share this DIY teacher gift idea. This handmade project is a fantastic way to celebrate the teachers in your life - and I'm going to tell you how to make it yourself at home! My sister is an elementary school teacher and my husband was a middle school history teacher before becoming a high school principal. So, I know a thing or two about teachers. ;) When I … [Read more...] about DIY Teacher Gift Idea: Yardstick USA Wall Art
The Deck Makeover of Our Dreams
We never win anything. That is, until we did. And we won something pretty amazing. We are thanking our lucky stars for what happened this fall. To our surprise, we were selected as the grand prize winner in the Deck Party of Your Dreams contest hosted by Thompson's WaterSeal. And, it was kinda like hitting the deck lottery. But first... We have a pretty amazing backyard space that we're really proud of. We love spending time outdoors hosting family and friends, eating family dinners … [Read more...] about The Deck Makeover of Our Dreams
Vintage Fall Decorating Ideas
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." - F. Scott Fitzgerald We had some really exciting and unexpected happenings this fall (more on that later) so I'm a little late to the fall home tour party. But I still wanted to share of my vintage home vignettes with you. If there's one thing we know and love around here, it's decorating with vintage finds. So, sit back and relax. Imagine the scent of wood smoke in air, a crisp and cool breeze swirling the leaves, and maybe … [Read more...] about Vintage Fall Decorating Ideas