One of the things I love about the house is that the laundry is on the main floor. I love the accessibility of it and find it so much easier to keep up with. The laundry area is located off a short hallway from the dining room and is right next to our half bath. BEFORE: Here is the single ... READ the POST
Before & After: Laundry Room
No Bake Energy Bites
I've been lacking energy the past few weeks. I think it has been a combination of work stress, lack of sunlight during this cold, dark season, and not eating well. I've certainly indulged over the past month, which I can feel and see. I'm committed to getting back on track this month with healthier ... READ the POST
Spicy Sausage One Pot Pasta
We kicked off the New Year with a relaxing weekend up north and had this delicious comfort dinner one night. We both loved it, and I absolutely love that everything can be made in one pot, making clean up incredibly easy! I'm already thinking of recreating this for a dinner party paired with a ... READ the POST
A New Year
Certainly, every year holds unexpected events and disappointments. 2015 was not exempt. Life going into this year was complex, messy, hurtful. I’m reflecting on 2015, what it took, but more than anything, all that it gave me. By trying new things and establishing a routine, I’ve found so much ... READ the POST
Grove Supper Club
We absolutely love flavorful, unique food, and Grove does a great job of serving up creative dishes. (No need to mention again how much we love their brussels sprouts!) Not only is Grove the #1 restaurant in Grand Rapids, it happens to be a block away from our house. So when we heard they were ... READ the POST
Before & After: Dining Room
The dining room is one of my favorite rooms in the house. I love that there is a formal room for it, rather than it being part of the kitchen. We've hosted a few dinner parties and events at the house so far, and we always seem to congregate in this room. It's central to the house-connecting the ... READ the POST