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Couch Conversations With Kindra About Menopause
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KINDRA COUCH CONVERSATIONS

A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of hosting a small gathering with my girlfriends for a KINDRA “couch conversations” event, and it was so much fun. If you’ve never heard of Kindra before, it’s a company dedicated to changing how women view menopause through education, conversation, and support through estrogen-free supplements.

The very first couch conversation took place on one of the most legendary couches of the all-around powerhouse Gloria Steinem. During this meeting, Gloria was joined by journalist Gayle King, founder Catherine Balsam-Schwaber and ten inspiring women ready to ignite change and start the conversation. Couch conversations change how we view menopause by creating a space for us to listen to one another, and I am so happy to be a part of this life-changing movement.

I chose to host my own event at my best girlfriend’s house. We all felt comfortable opening up to each other and had the best time in the comfort of her beautiful home. I ordered a colorful salad for us, and Dry Wines was kind enough to send up plenty of natural, organic wine choices, so everyone was happy and light-hearted. The meat and cheese board we grazed was from LUX Boards and was a huge hit! Who doesn’t love a good charcuterie board?

Thr0ugh couch conversations, I’ve learned that so many women, myself included, have many questions on their menopause journey but do not know who to ask or where to turn for help. We need a kind of support, knowledge, and encouragement that can only be found in our collective words. Menopause should be openly talked about instead of hidden away as an awkward topic of discussion. Let’s say more TOGETHER.

HOSTING YOUR OWN COUCH CONVERSATION

If you want to host your own couch conversations and change the way menopause is viewed, Kindra makes it easy! Kindra has created a guide to get you started – from conversation starters to cocktail recipes to inspiring insights; you too can plan a Couch Conversation for your circle. It is such an empowering experience. You can get the kit here to get started.

Kindra has also created a quiz to meet your personal needs. This quiz is designed to help you prepare for, manage, and embrace your body’s natural hormonal shifts. You can take the quiz here.

 

 

 

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5 Ways To Create A Spa-Like Bedroom Retreat
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As a busy mom and entrepreneur, I’ve come to realize how important sleep can be in my daily routine. Since we sleep 1/3 of our lives, a cozy bedroom can make all the difference in a good night’s rest. Your bedroom should be a place to retreat and rest after a long day, somewhere you can escape taking a break from the busy! If you want to indulge in self-care by refreshing your space to be cozier, I’m sharing five simple steps to create a comfy spa-like bedroom below.

For even more self-care, check out my recent post HERE featuring my favorite skincare.

1. NEUTRAL PALLET

When in doubt, go with neutrals. A clean color pallet is guaranteed to bring a calming and relaxing aesthetic to your bedroom. Not only are neutrals cozy, but they’re also super easy to wash, which is always a plus. Also, when choosing neutral-colored bedding, it’s easy to mix and match your sheets, comforter, and throw pillows since you’re not married to a bold color or pattern.

Creating a spa feel in your bedroom definitely starts with a neutral scheme!

2. KEEP IT MINIMAL

Life is already busy enough…. your bedroom doesn’t have to be. Like the calming qualities of a neutral pallet, a minimal look will do the same. The less you have in the space to distract your mind, the more you can focus on the value of sleep.

The less clutter, the more relaxing!

3. LUXURY BEDDING

 The goal is to find bedding that will last for years to come, so spending a bit more to get high-quality bedding is a must in my opinion! My personal favorite bedding is from Sferra – their rich, silky linen sheets and duvets feel like heaven on earth. My sleep has never been better, and I wake up feeling rested and rejuvenated to conquer the day. Sferra crafts the luxury of every day, where beauty and comfort are woven into one with the finest, raw linens you will ever experience.

Invest in linens that make you smile every time you get into bed.

4. AROMATHERAPY

Whether it’s a fresh candle, a diffuser, or your favorite room spray, aromatherapy is one of the most relaxing parts of any self-care routine. Aromatherapy is scientifically proven to relieve stress and has also been used to help treat a wide range of physical and mental conditions.

5. FRESH OR FAUX FLOWERS

Is there anything better than a vase full of florals that bring beauty and simplicity to a space? Flowers are an easy way to refresh your bedroom without overdoing it. I love simple white roses that blend well with my bedding and add to the minimal decor aesthetic. This is just another way to create a spa-like bedroom feel for a good night’s rest.

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NOW: The Best Supplements & Skincare
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NOW

Happy September, friends! Did you know that September is Healthy Empowered Aging Month? I’ve been using NOW skincare and supplements for years and LOVE the relaxing and healing effects they have. From their skincare and protein to their essential oils and supplements, NOW is a brand I really trust in my daily routine – I love that high quality can be affordable as well!

NOW is a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide value in products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives. Keep scrolling for a few of the best NOW products I have to share with you.

My day with NOW goes a little something like this…Watch HERE

SKIN

My skin comes first every day! I love the dermatologist-recommended affordable skincare from NOW. I use the Vitamin C Gentle Scrub, Bakuchiol Skin Renewal Serum, Glutathione Skin Brightener, and the 2-in-1 Eye Correcting Cream.

Vitamin C Gentle Scrub: formulated to provide gentle, effective exfoliation of dead skin to help restore a more even skin tone and healthy complexion.

Bakuchiol Skin Renewal Serum: gently combats the appearance of imperfections and wrinkles. This beauty renewing formula moisturizes and refines for visibly younger-looking skin.

Glutathione Skin Brightener: helps brighten the skin’s appearance and improve elasticity and also provides intense moisture and hydration while reducing the appearance of skin pigmentation.

2-in-one Eye-Correcting Cream: formulated to naturally reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles around the eyes.

PROTEIN

Next, I make my daily morning protein shake with NOW’s pea protein powder. This has been so important for me to keep my body healthy, from my hair to muscles. Their protein powder is pure and natural, unflavored or flavored, and mixes easily into your favorite beverages – my personal favorite is mixing it into my shake each morning.

DOG HEALTH

Bella absolutely loves her immune support supplement from NOW. These tablets are veterinarian recommended and designed to help support your pet’s immune system and innate resistance to pathogens and help enhance liver and kidney function! It’s a chewable tablet she always looks forward to getting and the only supplement I’ve ever gotten her to take.

ESSENTIAL OILS

I keep NOW’s ESSENTIAL OILS throughout our house and have been using these for years. I love the relaxing and healing effects to help me keep a clear mind during a busy schedule. The oils can also help with a better night’s sleep. These essential oils are everywhere around my home, from sweet and woody scented oils to herbal lavender and peaceful sleep.

Try them on wool dryer balls, in your bathwater, added to hand sanitizer, your favorite house cleaning liquid, so many ways to fill your space with beautiful and relaxing scents.

In collaboration with NOW all opinions are my own.

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The Kindness Campaign
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The Kindness Campaign

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring. All of these have the potential to turn a life around.”

The Kindness Campaign has become one of my very favorite platforms because I truly believe mental health education, self-care, and emotional support are a few of life’s most important variables. This campaign focuses on life-saving emotional health curriculum and teaches in-class and at-home stories. These stories, journals, lessons, and workshops begin at the young age of 3 years old. The Kindness Campaign aims to normalize emotional health in hopes that the younger generation communicates, connects, and leads differently. They realize bullying, loneliness, and isolation exist, however, instead of allowing these things to go unnoticed, provide positive and accessible tools that promote emotional health.

Below are three interesting facts you might not know about mental and emotional health:

  • Today’s school-age children are the first generation in over 100 years to experience a global pandemic.
  • According to the CDC, almost 1 in 3 students persistently felt sad or hopeless over the past year.
  • Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death among teenagers.

“We have the power to improve outcomes for young people by improving their emotional health.”

Q and A with TKC founder and CEO Andra Liemandt

About Andra Liemandt:

Andra is the founder and CEO of The Kindness Campaign, a nonprofit that provides emotional health tools beginning at age 3. Launched in 2015, TKC’s critical SEL (social-emotional learning) curriculum and programs serve schools and families, utilizing storytelling, creative arts, play, and self-reflection. Under Andra’s leadership, TKC’s reach grew from five schools to 82 in two years. Today, TKC is a national platform, serving students across the country with innovative virtual and in-person offerings. 

Andra is also the founder and drummer for The Mrs, a pop-rock band that has appeared on “Good Morning America,” “The Queen Latifah Show,” Buzzfeed, People Magazine, and Billboard. Their viral music video, featuring their signature “Magic Mirror,” currently has 5.4 million views on YouTube. Her belief that art is a portal to emotional health is what drives her work today and informed her latest project called “Music and Kindness,” which she launched nationwide with the National Charity League.

This is where my story takes, I think, an unexpected turn… because those pages eventually became the blueprint for something much bigger than my family’s healing. I started thinking… I wonder if other young people might like this? Clearly, there are children in pain. Maybe this is a helpful tool?

I took a stack of the I Am Enough journals to take to my daughter’s school in 2015, just enough for her class. When the principal saw them, he asked – “Can I get enough of these for my campus?” Then he asked, “Can I get copies for four more campuses?”

Now, this is the point where I usually say, “and then I started The Kindness Campaign,” but I have to be honest with you, that it was more like I unleashed it. This need was already there, because people are hungry for emotional health tools, and they’re hungry for prevention.

Please share how The Kindness Campaign started.

A few years ago, a dear family friend took her own life. And tragically, this person was a child—not much older than my daughters. As you can imagine, when I heard the news… my world stopped. 

We all knew this beautiful being, my daughters and I. And as a mother, this is the kind of thing that brings up the loudest, most unrelenting fear. What about my kids? How can I protect them? 

We started talking, deeply, about our feelings. Sitting around our kitchen table, we started telling stories. We made notecards of our emotions, and started coming up with a sweet character who could help us with our emotions, and embarked on a little family art project that would one day become a journal. We called it “I Am Enough,” and I made a few Xeroxed copies. 

Schools are asking for real guidance in this area, and as a culture, we are finally at a place where we’re taking emotional health seriously.

How have you had to pivot because of COVID?

When schools closed in March, we listened to our community and immediately launched an Emotional Health Needs Survey, so we could find out what our community needed. 

In 2020, when so many organizations found themselves devastated, TKC was able to scale, launching two online stores, a library of SEL dance videos and puppet shows, and a full suite of digital curriculum. TKC now serves over 50,000 students. We relaunched our website— and along with it, launched two online stores of emotional health curriculum and tools: one for schools, and one for families. 

We even created virtual workshop experiences! Most recently, we did an emotional health workshop nationwide, with the National Charity League, which is one of our partners!

What are you working on that you are excited about?

I’m SO excited about our large-scale community art project! The Kindness Campaign has teamed up with HOPE Campaign, The Texas Cultural Trust, and Amy’s Ice Creams to launch a large-scale Kind Mural project that aims to bring hope to our community and also support children’s emotional health nationwide.

We want to know, “What does kindness mean to you?” Share your answer with us, and we’ll include it on our mural, featured prominently on South Congress in Austin, TX! 

What are you most proud of regarding TKC?

I’m so proud of our team and so grateful. During 2020, we’ve all learned how to ‘embrace the now.’ We’ve also been over-communicating to know who has the ball and who’s taking our (many!) projects to the finish line. 

Everyone on our team has churned out product after product. It’s been really beautiful and empowering to see how we’re sustaining… and thriving! And I think it’s unique.

Tell us what a typical day looks like for you.

I don’t really have a typical day! My girls used to ask me “Is it a ‘Mrs day’ or a ‘TKC day?’” But that has shifted since COVID. Family has always been a huge priority of mine, but it’s been an especially important focus of mine in 2020. I try to assess what my family’s needs are first, before planning out the rest of my day. 

I’m a maximizer of time, though! 

I listen to podcasts and books while I get dressed… even when I dry my hair. (Mainly, because I hate to blow dry my hair… I mean who doesn’t!?!) – lol!!

I’m always multitasking— it’s just the way my brain works. It’s probably why I doodle on a notebook while I’m in meetings, so I stay focused on the task at hand.

During the day, I also like to squeeze in walks with my friends. It checks multiple boxes, it allows me to get up and get moving and to spend time with sweet friends.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

My favorite time is typically watching movies with my family… or, right now, I’m binge-watching the Crown! My spare time is all about feeding my soul. Whether I’m finding the next best read on emotional health or listening to a Brené Brown book or podcast, I get excited about hearing things that are both inspiring and fill my cup! I also have a bible study group that’s all virtual, and I enjoy working out with friends.

Really, I’m a small, intimate gatherer. That’s how I like utilizing my time, and it’s also another way I feed my soul in conversations with friends and family.

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Amazon Prime Day

I am so excited about the huge deals I have found for Amazon Prime Day 2020! I don’t know about you, but there isn’t a week that goes by without an Amazon delivery at my house. There really isn’t much you cannot buy on Amazon, and you can’t beat the convenience! In today’s crazy world, on-line shopping has become a staple in most households.

I’m making this short and sweet because the good stuff, like these Apple Earpods or Bose headphones, will go quickly. Don’t hesitate if you are wanted an item!

Take advantage of the lower prices on items you constantly need, like batteries. Also, start to think about holiday gifts because the lower prices are worth the storage time. I’ve just ordered these black and white check kitchen towels that I LOVE! What a perfect time to change out your bathroom towels to these waffle towels for a spa fresh feel!

I have chosen my top pick’s on the gift board above, which is a clickable shopping board that will bring you right to the Amazon site. Alot of the price discounts are reflected when you add to the cart.

Have fun, and I hope you score some great deals today!

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30 Minute Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
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How to Make Delicious Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls In 30 Minutes

The holidays are approaching quickly, and HEB is my top pick when it comes to holiday one-stop shopping for meals and trying new recipes! From holiday cooking supplies, decorations, and fresh produce, HEB has you covered. I mean, seriously… they have it all! My new pre-seasoned cast iron skillet is absolutely perfect for making desserts and other foods you and your family can enjoy this holiday season! I’ve been getting creative with my recipes lately and thought I’d make festive cinnamon rolls to satisfy my family’s October pumpkin craving. Let me just say, these exceeded my expectations! Keep scrolling to see how to make these simple and delicious pumpkin cinnamon rolls in 30 minutes!

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Delicious Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Making Delicious Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls in a cast iron skillet from HEB

HOW TO MAKE DELICIOUS PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLLS IN A CAST IRON SKILLET:

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 packages Grands crescent rolls
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar

FROSTING:

  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Caramel Sauce
  • Sugared Pecan nuts crushed

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush olive oil and maple syrup on the bottom of a preseasoned, HEB 10″ cast-iron skillet, set aside.
  2. Unroll crescent dough, giving you 1 long rectangle. Firmly press perforations to seal.
  3. Spread pumpkin evenly over the dough rectangle. Not too thick, or it will not cook properly.  Sprinkle pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar evenly over rectangles.
  4. Starting the smaller end of the rectangle, roll the dough over the pumpkin/brown sugar mixture.
  5. Using a serrated knife, cut the roll into equal slices. Place slices cut side down in the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until turning lightly golden at the edges.
  7. While cinnamon rolls are baking, combine cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and milk. Beat until completely combined.
  8. Once cooked, remove cinnamon rolls from oven and frost.
  9. Drizzle Carmel sauce over and sprinkle nuts, serve and enjoy!

Let me know if you make these and what you think! Don’t miss my Carmel Hot Toddy Recipe to keep you warm this holiday season!

 

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Carmel Apple Cider Hot Toddy
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Refreshing Caramel Apple Cider Hot Toddy

Refreshing Caramel Apple Cider Hot Toddy

Recently, I’ve been getting creative in the kitchen by experimenting with new recipes, and stumbled upon an adult beverage perfect for the holiday season! Caramel apple cider hot toddy anyone? I knew I had to try it. It’s definitely one of the most festive (and most delicious) drinks I’ve ever made!

Thanks to HEB, I knew exactly where to go to find the best supplies without having to run all over town. They also had a beautiful copper cooking stockpot and measuring cups – both perfect for making this tasty drink. I’m totally convinced I’ll be drinking this a little too much throughout the holiday season because it’s just that tasty. Keep scrolling to see the easy steps in making this refreshing caramel apple cider hot toddy!

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HOW TO MAKE REFRESHING CARAMEL APPLE CIDER HOT TODDY:

INGREDIENTS:

  • 24 oz HEB Apple Cider
  • 10-15 Whole Cloves
  • 10-15 Whole Allspice
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 5-6 apple slices

2 oz of Bourbon or Whiskey per serving

Cup Garnish

  • 2 tsp Caramel Sauce
  • 2 Apple slices
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • Orange peel
  • editable flower

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a stock pan, combine apple cider, apple slices, cloves, all-spice, and cinnamon sticks. Heat until just about boiling. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes.

  2. Drizzle the caramel sauce into a large mug.

  3. Pour Whisky into the mug and add in the strained hot apple cider.

  4. Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick wrapped in orange peel and flower.

    Refreshing Caramel Apple Cider Hot Toddy

     

If you are looking for a quick but delish holiday breakfast dish, check out my 30 Minute Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll recipe!

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Your Road Trip Essentials Guide
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Jumping in the car for a road trip soon and not sure what to bring along? Road trips are so much better when you’re fully prepared, so today I’m sharing the ultimate road trip packing list to ensure a smooth ride the whole way to your destination!

Outfits

  • LAYERS – layer your lightweight fabrics with cozy sweaters and hoodie sweatshirts. The more comfortable, the better! With the AC vents so close, you’ll be happy you have your extra layers.
  • COMFY DRESSES – skip the tight clothes – a lightweight t-shirt dress or cotton dress is best. Also, wrinkle-free and casual is a must!
  • SNEAKERS – you never know what adventures might surprise you on your way, so make sure to wear your comfy sneaks for any potential stops.
  • SUNGLASSES – don’t forget your shades! You’ll likely be seeing a sunrise or two on your way, so I highly recommend investing in a chic pair that blocks UVA/UVB rays for full protection on sunny days.

Car Essentials

  • SNACKS + VEJO BLENDER – no one likes a hangry passenger! Road trip snacks are a definite must, and you’ll even save money while you travel – it’s a win-win! Bring a mix of sweet, salty, and healthy snacks like baby carrots, nuts, and fruit. Want to get fancy and make a healthy smoothie? Blending on the go has never been easier thanks to the Vejo blender. Make sure to check out my recent post for all the details on this pod-based mixer.
  • MOBILE CHARGING PACK – if you’ll be streaming, texting, taking pictures or working on your phone at all during your trip, you’ll definitely want to bring a mobile charging pack for when phone batteries run low! This pack has wireless charging and substantial capacity.
  • TRAVEL PILLOW + EYE MASK – when it’s not your turn to drive, you’ll be so happy to have these two essentials. Rest up… You’ll be arriving at your destination in no time!
  • EARBUDS – if you want to drown out the sound of screaming kids, loud movies in the backseat, or simply want to listen to your own videos or podcasts, you’ll need to bring your favorite earplugs!

ENTERTAINMENT

  • DOWNLOAD A PODCAST – whether you’re listening alone, with your husband, or with your kids – there’s a podcast for everyone. Start binge-listening to some of the imaginative and thought-provoking podcasts offered on Spotify, Apple, or the podcast app.
  • STREAM YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES – if you’re traveling with kids, especially, you need to have at least 2-3 movies lined up for the long hours in the car.

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LUGGAGE

  • ROAM LUGGAGE – looking for premium lightweight luggage that is exactly your style? That is what you will get with ROAM luggage. You are able to completely customize your luggage from the wheel color to the zipper you are in control of the design colors. The quality is top-notch, OPRAH approved, and you won’t be disappointed. Be sure to have yours monogrammed for the ultimate custom touch.
  • LARGE TOTE – large bags can be dangerous and deceiving, am I, right ladies? I end up packing so many useless items in my tote just because it’s large in size! Check out my post HERE, where I feature my ultimate travel tote checklist – items you will actually carry with you and use on your vacation.

Check out my recent posts for more packing hacks and tips when packing for a vacation.

Are you going on a staycation? Here’s an essential packing checklist for any staycation you have coming up!

ROAM luggage perfect for long car rides and airplane friendly

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Bathroom Refresh with Target Home Decor
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There’s no better time than now for sprucing up your home and making it more livable than ever! Since quarantine has given us more time in our humble abodes, now is the perfect opportunity to re-decorate, re-arrange, and re-do our spaces. I have personally have given our guest bathroom a complete makeover, and I have found so many great options to my exact decor at Target! Below I’m sharing my favorite bathroom essentials and decor from Target! The items that are featured I either own or are very similar to what I have. If you missed our guest bathroom remodel or virtual design experience with Light & Dwell, feel free to read them both for renovation and decor inspiration.

For an easy and more convenient shopping experience, I am going to start sending shopping boards to you that features all of my favorite items from my LikeToKnow.It.

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Glass Jar // Sponge // Soap Dispencer // Organizer // Washclothes // Towels // Apacathary Jar // Plant // Candel

 

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BATHROOM ESSENTIALS AND DECOR

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Our New Home

If you are a follower of mine, you know I recently moved. We have been remodeling our charming farmhouse style house. It is in a dream location, close to Lake Austin and all of the restaurants and events downtown. Which we thoroughly enjoyed for about four months before quarantine went into place.

We were excited about downsizing and cut our square footage in about half, and the land went from 2 acres to less than 1/2!  The smaller size is so much more manageable and gives us a much closer feeling as a family. The boys are just down the hall instead of out of ear range upstairs.

The interior of the house was beautiful but needed a bit of updating. We have completely changed out the dark wood flooring for light oak, updated lighting, opened up small doorways, and smooth textured every wall and ceiling in the house.

Guest Bathroom Remodel

The guest bathroom was a big project. The room needed to be completely gutted. I knew I wanted the design to be unique and continue the authentic vintage charm the home has.

However, I had no idea where to start. Thankfully I ran across the design firm Light & Dwell. I was thrilled to see they offered a virtual design service. You can read more about their services here.

Working with them was so easy! They made the bathroom design come together like I never could. Mixing metals, choosing the perfect vanity, and tile placement were all done virtually. They hit it out of the park, and I couldn’t be happier with the new space.

As you can see, the previous space was dark and dated. Now the new bathroom is light and bright but in a charming way that seamlessly integrated with our 1960’s home.

We couldn’t be happier and are looking forward to working on other rooms in the home with Light & Dwell.

bathroom

Floor Mirror // Hand Towel // Floor Tile

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Vintage Stool // Rug // Shower Brush // Waffle Towel

Shower Tile

Brizo Luxe Gold showerhead

Shower Arm

Jack Russel Terrier

Bathmat // Rug // Linen Shower Curtain // Hand Towels

white linen curtain in bathroom

Towel Bar // Bath Mat // Shower Curtain Rod

Brizo luxe gold tub faucet

Brizo Luxe Gold Tub/Shower Arm Combo // Shower Head

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Stream Artwork // Waffle Towels // Hand Towel // Vase

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Cupboard Latch

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