Can you believe it’s been twenty YEARS since the first Harry Potter movie came out?! I remember people losing their minds trying to get tickets, the lines of people dressed up waiting to get into the theaters, it was crazy times! I remember going to the book releases, all the kids dressed up in … [Read more...]
My Trash, Thrifted, and DIY’d Christmas in July – Merry and Bright Under the Sea
Welcome to my very first edition of Christmas in July! I’ve always admired those who took on the challenge, and I thought this year I would count myself among them. I went so far as to take the challenge one step further, and optimize what I either already had on, found in the neighborhood on large … [Read more...]
2020 Christmas Recap – Part 2 – The Dining Room
The 2020 Christmas Recap continues! This week, we explore the dining room transformation. We live in a standard Florida home, with a generic open floor plan, lighting that falls in the “meh” category. But we make it work! It is a rental after all, so at a certain point there is only so much we can … [Read more...]
2020 Christmas Recap – Part 1 – The Navy Christmas Tree
You know, this time last year we were all like “2021 can’t come soon enough”. And while that was true, and 2021 is by and large a better year; we are halfway through this year, with less then 6 months to go till Christmas. And as someone who takes her Christmas decorations seriously (I started … [Read more...]
Psychedelic Astronaut in the Ocean Galaxy – Summer Tablescape
Do you remember summer as a kid? Summer was always a fun season. Lots of pool parties, summer camp, and a bunch of hanging out with friends, enjoying a lazy day or two. As an adult, we mark our calendar for a few days on vacations in a warm, sunny spot. Maybe it’s poolside this year, and next year … [Read more...]