I'm embarking on another room makeover! This time, my friend Lindsey asked if I would help her refresh her living room. As many of us are spending much more time at home these days, our spaces that we decorated years ago are starting to fall flat. Lindsey and her husband bought their home 8 and a half years ago and aside from updating their sofas and rug, haven't really changed the decor in their living room since they first moved in. Since buying their house, they've added two young children and a chocolate lab to their family, so Lindsey is…

What's on your favorite fall foods list? The foods that you make every year because it just doesn't feel like fall without them. The foods that bring up memories of past years during the autumn season. For me and my family, one of those foods is homemade Chex mix. In high school, my friend's mom used to make homemade Chex mix and she always made two versions, regular and spicy. I'm not exactly sure what her spicy version had in it but I know she added chili powder for the main kick. I don't like my food super spicy, so…

Last week I shared my holiday gift guide for kids, and as promised, I'm back this week to share some gift ideas for the grown-ups on your list. The items on my list are things I've bought, or been gifted, and use often. If you are looking to support some small businesses this holiday season, I've denoted those with (SB). And you can always buy books from local bookstores in your area to support local too. If you are looking for some new candles for holiday gifts, or house warming gifts, or even just to treat yourself, look no further.…