We’re outlining the changes we made to maximize the functionality of our Chicago front porch. Summer is Front Porch Season It’s finally summer and we’re lucky to call one of the greatest cities in the world, Chicago, our home! We basically live on our front porch in the summertime so we wanted to maximize the […] Take me to Front Porch Refresh with...

A round up of Father’s day gift ideas that we own and love, or the things that are on Scott’s wish list. Happy Father’s Day! Being a dad is the coolest! I get to take all of the best parenting lessons I’ve absorbed from my dad, Kim’s dad and every other great father figure in […] Take me to Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Budget

The Red House kitchen will have an earthy color palette with warm wood tones and deep greens, highlighting the nature that surrounds the home. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie… When we first received a tour of the Red House, we thought, Oh! This kitchen needs mostly cosmetic updates. No problem. BUT, our curiosity […] Take me to The Red House Kitchen...

A round up of the best basic jeans, pants and shorts I wear every day. Dress them up, down or in-between! Take me to The Best Basic Bottoms for Every Day Wear

We’re breaking down the preliminary steps we’re taking to ‘baseline’ the yard area of the Red House’s property. For the last 15 months, our efforts at the Red House have been almost entirely focused on the interior. We allowed the yard, which is tucked away from the main street by a long driveway, to re-wild […] Take me to A Tour of The Red House...

A round up of the best basic tops, tanks, and T-shirts I wear every day. They’re a great first step for layering, or wear alone for casual comfort! Every Day a Different Tee I am a T-shirt and jeans girl TO THE CORE. But, like, make it cute! Over the years, I’ve found several pieces […] Take me to The Best Basic Tops for Every Day Wear