More of Enrique and Christian’s Garden

Today we’re back in the Forest Park, Illinois, garden of Enrique Zuniga and Christian Altman, a space they transformed from a blank piece of turfgrass into a beautiful garden that attracts pollinators and is enjoyed by them, their three dogs, and their friends alike. We saw some of the garden yesterday and are back to …

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tint Review

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m happy to see the new Vitamin Enriched Skin Tint from Bobbi Brown – it’s a product that could not be more up my street if it tried! On the Bobbi Brown website, there’s a brief FAQ section asking how the Vitamin Enriched Skin Tint is different to a BB Cream – honestly, as …

This Pest Control Attracts Roaches with Food and Water

Nobody likes finding roaches in their house. Unfortunately, finding them is a difficult job when you’re ready to apply pesticides. They hide in nooks and crannies you can hardly see, let alone treat! That’s where COMBAT Max Roach Killing Gel comes in. This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product from these links, …

Belgian Grand Prix: Lando Norris says he ‘completely destroyed’ McLaren floor in Qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps

Lando Norris was outqualified by McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, but was happy to be seventh on Friday after damaging his floor in Q1; watch the Belgian GP Sprint Shootout at 11am on Saturday live on Sky Sports F1, followed by the Sprint at 3:30pm Last Updated: 28/07/23 7:01pm Please use Chrome browser for a more …

A Tale Of Two Contractors (How Not To Do Business vs. How To Do Business Correctly)

Last week, I told y’all about a chance meeting I had in the Home Depot parking lot with a man who was the project manager on our garage-to-studio conversion several years ago. It just so happens that he is now working for one of the contractors I called about the addition we’re wanting to build …

5 Lovely Bathrooms: Sunday Strolls & Scrolls

@number131 I think one of the most exciting things about our kitchen remodel being nearly done is that it means we will be done cooking in our bathroom! Ha! I am looking forward to having our bathroom be just a bathroom again. We will also have an extra “new” bathroom now that my parents’ have …

YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick (new shades)

YSL launched new shades of the Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick ($39 each) and they are stunning! I tried this formula when it originally launched in Shade 02 for a pretty clear juicy shine but the other shades never really stood out to me. There are new colors in Shades 13, 14 and 15 and …

How to Avoid Micromanaging (When You Just Want to Help)

Have you ever found yourself at the crossroads of delegation and assistance? The familiar predicament that leaders often face. You aim to steer a proficient team, delegating tasks to your members, while simultaneously carrying an anxiety that makes you peek over their shoulders, just to ensure that things are on the right track. Your well-intentioned …

1960s Home Gets New Garage Doors

First-time homeowner Aaron Caldwell bought his 1960s home about 3 years ago. He is the second owner of the 55-year-old house and decided he wanted to update it, but he needs our help with curb appeal ideas! He started on the inside with improvements such as updating the kitchen, repainting walls, and more. Then, he …

Adding My Floral Design To The Studio Back Entry (I Found A Way!)

If you’ve been following my studio project, you know that I really wanted to add the floral mural that I created for the long front wall of the studio to the walls of the back entry also. I even did a mock up of it, and started getting really excited about the idea. But then …