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What I Read in 2022
I haven't been an avid reader for most of my life. When I was a kid, I probably used to read more than average, but it wasn't something...

Casey Horst
Jan 9, 20233 min read


Gender Neutral Nursery Design
I am the kind of person who likes to set goals. If I write it down, then I usually stick to it. This month, one of these goals is to...

Casey Horst
Mar 18, 20213 min read


DIY Stocking Tags | Wood Slice Stocking Tags
As I was sitting by the fire the other day, I realized that I was missing something pretty important - a stocking for little brother! My...

Casey Horst
Dec 6, 20202 min read


Simple Christmas Tree Tips and Tricks | How to Make Your Tree Shine without Breaking the Bank
I’ve been through many phases with my holiday decor. When we first got married ten years ago, we had a tiny tabletop tree that was a...

Casey Horst
Nov 23, 20202 min read


Funky Beach Playroom Design | Playroom Mood Board
Where are my beach-lovers? This client came to me wanting a colorful, new look for her 2-year-old daughter’s basement playroom - but...

Casey Horst
Nov 15, 20202 min read


Holiday Gift Guide 2020 | Toddler Boy Gift Guide
As I was thinking of what to put on this gift guide, I found it much more difficult than the one I created for preschool girls! My...

Casey Horst
Nov 13, 20202 min read


Holiday Gift Guide 2020 | 3-4 Year-Old Girl Gift Guide
The holidays are quickly approaching, and not only do we have Christmas to celebrate in our family, but three birthdays starting at the...

Casey Horst
Nov 12, 20203 min read


Pregnancy and Birth in a Pandemic | Our Birth Story
I know I’ve mentioned this before, but this year has been anything but what we’d planned. When we found out I was pregnant with our third...

Casey Horst
Nov 9, 202011 min read


How to Get a Coastal Bleached Finish on Solid Wood Furniture
With baby #3 arriving any day now, it seemed like the perfect time to start another new project! When I nest, I nest hard, I guess....

Casey Horst
Oct 4, 20204 min read


Fall Family Photos | Coordinated Fall Outfits for a Maternity Photoshoot
My kids typically live in hand-me-down clothing. We have been blessed by several friends who generously share bins of very nice kids’...

Casey Horst
Sep 28, 20202 min read


Simple Fall Home Decor | How to Style Your Home for Fall and Fall Front Porch
I’m not typically the one to dive into all things fall and pumpkin, but for some reason, this year I’m craving all of the coziness and...

Casey Horst
Sep 25, 20203 min read


DIY Modern Asymmetrical Fall Wreath
This weekend has been the first crisp, fall weather we’ve experienced so far, and I felt like a little fall fairy around my house,...

Casey Horst
Sep 20, 20202 min read


What I’m Packing in My Hospital Bag Round 3 | Mommy and Baby Hospital Bag Checklist 2020
After a scary night of Braxton Hicks contractions last week, I realized very quickly that I should probably get some stuff prepared for...

Casey Horst
Sep 19, 20209 min read


Top 10 Postpartum Essentials
When you had your first baby, did anyone tell you what it would be like postpartum? For me, I didn’t know much until after I was pregnant...

Casey Horst
Sep 16, 20205 min read


Basement bathroom transformation and remodel | It’s finally done!
I can’t believe that I first posted about this project all the way back in January! Oh, how bright and shiny my plans were for the...

Casey Horst
Sep 8, 20204 min read


Masculine Home Office Design
Working from home is the new normal for so many of us this year, and if you’re like Kyle and I, we switched from in-person office...

Casey Horst
Sep 6, 20202 min read


Homeschool Room Makeover and How We’re Tackling At-Home Preschool in 2020
It goes without saying that 2020 hasn’t been what anyone really expected, and we’re all making choices we didn’t think we would ever make...

Casey Horst
Aug 29, 20204 min read


Our Circle Time Calendar and How to Chalkboard Paint a Mirror
Since the pandemic, I’ve often felt like people who have older children really have it easier than we do. However, now that school is...

Casey Horst
Aug 27, 20203 min read


True Confessions of a Pregnant Mama and Why We Decided to Try for Baby #3
First, let me say that this was not really in our original plan. After having our son, I was pretty sure that two kids was going to be...

Casey Horst
Aug 20, 20204 min read


Wallpaper I’m Loving Right Now
I’m beginning the process of designing our basement laundry room, and so far I’ve been all over the map when it comes to making a...

Casey Horst
Aug 15, 20201 min read
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