Hello Friends! I’ve been busy working on our kitchen renovation plans and I have so much to share with you that I decided to break it up into several posts. I’ve recently found some stunning vintage pieces to incorporate into our kitchen and the design is really beginning to come together! It will … [Read more...]
Staging a Rental Home For Sale
I was at a party recently when I overheard one of the guests commenting to the host about the gray paint color on the wall. “Our realtor wants us to paint the walls of our rental house a light gray before we list it to sell, but I’m just not sure if it will look good with the wood trim," he … [Read more...]
Our Front Door Makeover
One of my favorite features of our 1927 tudor house is the arched front door. When we first moved into our little castle the front door had a few areas where the protective varnish had worn away, but overall it was in pretty decent shape. Since the inside of the house needed so much work, the front … [Read more...]
Adventure Awaits! An Interview About Travel, Values, and Life
Friends, it’s always fascinating to watch people develop their natural gifts and talents and find their passion in life. And when people work towards making the world a better place while pursuing their dreams, it’s a win-win! I’m writing a new series here on the blog where I interview people that I … [Read more...]
Amazing Vintage Finds and Stories About the “Sister Houses”
There are two beautiful old stone houses in our town that have always reminded me of our little castle. The houses have similar architecture with an exterior combination of stone and tudor style details, leaded glass windows, and arched front doors. They are the kind of homes that make you slow down … [Read more...]
There’s a Mouse In the House, and Other Terrifying True Tales
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...]
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...]
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