We’d been living in our little castle for only a few months when my husband woke me from a deep sleep in the middle of the night, shaking my shoulder and whispering urgently. “I don’t mean to alarm you, but---” Suddenly he froze, completely silent, listening to something my still foggy brain … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
The Importance of Hospitality
One of my favorite things about our home is how great it is for entertaining. My husband and I both come from large families, and it's not uncommon for us to host a party in our home with over 50 people in attendance. When we were house hunting for our forever home we knew we wanted room to host … [Read more...]
5 Easy Tips To Add Color To Your Home
Friends, one of my favorite ways to make my house feel like "me" is to add color. I love color! Specifically the color blue. In case you couldn't tell from the name "Whimsical Blue Living", it's kind of my signature color. I even got married in a custom made light blue wedding dress! It's my thing. … [Read more...]
My Sister-In-Law’s Amazing and Affordable Kitchen Renovation
My sister-in-law is a saint. Her husband has spent the last several years attending medical school while she stays home with their six kids. They live in the cutest little 1,400 square foot house that was built in 1850, and it’s adorable. Like many old houses, though, it doesn’t have a lot of … [Read more...]
Simple Tips for Organizing the Kids’ Closets
When it comes to organization, I swear I have multiple personalities. There is a part of me that loves organizing! Give me a label maker and color coded pens and I'm in heaven! My husband even mentioned my organizational skills in our wedding ceremony! True story! Our pastor asked us to write … [Read more...]