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The best part of decluttering my home this year has been making room for the things that truly make my house feel like a home. Our dining room didn't have much to declutter, but I felt the decor and space needed to be simplified and refined to feel homier. I started off by removing our bulky jute rug (more on that to come soon!!) and I have wanted a faux olive tree for a while now to replace a larger, bulkier style tree I had in the corner.
I am so glad I discovered this faux olive tree from Realead on Amazon. I chose the 6-foot style (I have 9-foot ceilings!) and I absolutely love the way it looks. It is such a realistic-looking olive tree featuring lifelike, lush greenery and rubber silk olives.
I styled it by elevating it in a basket and placing faux grass on the top. The realistic, airy branches completely elevated my dining room, and it took a matter of minutes to set up. If you've been looking for an accent piece in your home, I highly recommend the Realead Faux Olive Tree.
P.S. It's currently on sale AND there's a $10 off coupon!
Happy home styling and stay tuned for a full dining room reveal soon.
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This bathroom used to be our guest bathroom in the hall, and don't get me wrong, guests can still totally use this bathroom, but when you have kids, everything that was for guests is now for them. Our guest bathroom became Bentley's, our guest bedroom became Bentley's...heck, even Chris's "man cave" turned into Bentley's playroom. haha!
One thing that I knew I wanted when it came to our kiddo's spaces in our home was that they'd be styled, but still bright and playful. I'm all for aesthetic beige in our primary living spaces and our bedroom, but I want their spaces to be fun because childhood should be bright and playful.
When it came to a refresh in Bentley's bathroom, there were a few things I wanted to refresh from a couple of years ago when we switched it from our Guest Bathroom to his Toddler Bathroom. First was the rug. His original rug has gotten so dirty from it being mostly white, so I got a pretty blue bath mat that matches the shower curtain. I also got new, fluffy bath towels. The towels we had in there were so worn and needed to be replaced. They were older than our house. haha!
Lastly, and my favorite refresh--the artwork! I am completely obsessed with the darling Happy Whale Poster from Poster Store! I shared about a couple of other prints from Poster Store in our Cozy Neutrals Bedroom Refresh and I can't tell you enough how much I have loved these prints, their affordability, and their quality.
I'm already eyeing up a few other prints to order for our entryway, and I have one more print to share with you that's in our dining room. With the variety of options Poster Store has, you're bound to find one (or several!) that you'll love in your home.
Be sure to use my code: KRISTEN35 for 35% off prints (excluding personalized prints or canvas). Valid until midnight on March 15th.
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I've low-key become addicted to finding the best of the best finds on Amazon. Recently, I've been obsessed with a few beauty products, so here we go with another Fash Five: Amazon Beauty Finds edition.
One // Laneige Lip Mask
Is it just me, or is this winter extra brutal on your lips and skin, too? I feel like I've been dousing my skin and lips and moisturizers just to keep them from cracking. I've been testing this lip mask out for the past month or so, and let me tell you. It's worth it. I was so skeptical at first, but gosh, I love it and it feels luxurious, too!
Two // Croc Clips
I haven't bought new hair clips in almost ten years, so I thought that it might be finally time to get a new set. I saw these and decided to give them a try. They're non-slip, so even with my really long hair, it all stayed up and out of my face as I curled my hair.
Three // Freeman Feet
This might be the grossest, most satisfying find ever. Do your feet need a little love before springtime? Then I highly recommend trying this to get rid of any dry patches. It instantly peels and softens your feet and your dead, dry skin balls off... satisfying, but yes, absolutely disgusting. haha! I use it right before getting in the shower so I can clean off my feet a little easier.
Four // Claw Clips
Life looks differently lately with two kids, which means that my hair is pulled back most of the time. I've gotten tired of it being in a ponytail 24/7, so I've been doing cute half-pulled-back hairstyles with a claw clip!
Five // Boka Toothpaste
This toothpaste was a total aesthetic impulse buy turned new favorite toothpaste. I love how it completely cleans my teeth and leaves my breath feeling minty fresh without a weird pasty feeling after using it.
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What are your favorite beauty finds?!
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One of the hardest things about postpartum is rediscovering who you are. Your body changes, your mind changes, priorities change, life itself changes…and in all this change, you begin to lose yourself…or at least who you thought you were. Thankfully moms are great at finding things—you’ll find that beautiful soul. Lost within burp cloths and onesies, but she’s there ready for life’s adventures in motherhood.
Postpartum this time around has been a lot harder on me--both mentally and physically. I think it has something to do with the fact that I have a very energetic toddler and an infant. haha! In this hard season of figuring everything out and how to survive, I've been trying to rediscover myself and my personal style. It's definitely taking me a while to figure out what that looks like, but one thing I know for sure--these pants will be a staple!
These are from Not Perfect Linen and they are so comfortable. They have a stretch waist but look polished for work. I wore this outfit for my team meeting this week and I felt so confident and beautiful. I love the slight wide leg it has, too. There are so many ways I'll be wearing these pants. I could even keep them super casual with a tee in the summertime or dress them up even further with a blazer. They are so versatile!
Be sure to check out the new arrivals from Not Perfect Linen -- I can't wait for spring & summer styles!
The decluttering has continued into the laundry room! I can't tell you how happy it has made me to finally go through my home and organize each space. It's definitely a slow process because not only am I decluttering, but I'm taking every item out, cleaning, and then reorganizing the items that I am keeping.
In this process, I'm learning what items I truly love, what I hate, and what I literally never used even though I kept it for years! It's made me realize that I only need to spend money on the essentials that I truly love...even if it means those items cost a little more, because in the long run, I'll save money since I won't be buying a cheaper product I don't love as much, and ultimately, never use.
In the laundry room, my cabinet became a catch-all for sheets, laundry cleaners, detergents, lightbulbs, and seriously so many other random items that did not belong in there. As I went through everything, I decided that the basic sheets I was keeping were going to be stored in the linen closet in the boys' bathroom, seasonal sheets for our bed were stored under our bed in a pull-out container, and Bentley's sheets were stored in his closet.
Putting the sheets in their proper new homes allowed me to organize the laundry cabinet in a way that made sense and I could actually function in the space. Using stacking containers really helped me utilize the height of the cabinet. In fact, I decided to lose a shelf so that I could stack items higher and use the turntable as well, and in the end, losing a shelf gained the cabinet space.
In the laundry room, my cabinet became a catch-all for sheets, laundry cleaners, detergents, lightbulbs, and seriously so many other random items that did not belong in there. As I went through everything, I decided that the basic sheets I was keeping were going to be stored in the linen closet in the boys' bathroom, seasonal sheets for our bed were stored under our bed in a pull-out container, and Bentley's sheets were stored in his closet.
Putting the sheets in their proper new homes allowed me to organize the laundry cabinet in a way that made sense and I could actually function in the space. Using stacking containers really helped me utilize the height of the cabinet. In fact, I decided to lose a shelf so that I could stack items higher and use the turntable as well, and in the end, losing a shelf gained the cabinet space.
Not going to lie, acrylic organizers have a hold on me now. haha! I have become obsessed with them, but only because they have truly helped me organize my home in a way that has transformed how I feel in my home and how it looks.
It sounds silly, but I legit don't hate doing laundry anymore. It's a peaceful little space in my home and since it's not cluttered and it's light & airy, I look forward to my warm hug from the dryer. Trust me--begin to declutter your home and start organizing each space. You will fall in love with your home the less stuff you have.
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Happy organizing, friends!
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