Hey, everyone! FINALLY - our exterior paint job is done and it looks absolutely amazing. I really wanted a painted brick home in Alabaster White (Sherwin Williams Alabaster White) and we made it happen. Before I get started, let me just say - our painting team was amazing and so affordable. If you live in the Metro-Atlanta area, check out Al's Painting. They did such a great job that we are actually have them come back to do some tile in our master bath - floor tile, shower tile, and I'm ...
New Exterior Paint: Before Pictures
Ian and I have wanted to get new exterior paint for the longest time and it's finally happening! While we have had huge home dreams in the past (when we first moved in), those were swiftly pushed aside when we began traveling more. We seriously put ALL of our money towards travels (which is not a bad thing) and our home projects did not get done. In the past year or so, we have really started investing time into our home and I could not be more thrilled about it. You all loved my house and home ...
What Is Artificial Fragrance | Why You Should Ditch It
What is artificial fragrance? It is added to so many products that you use every single day, but most of us do not actually know what it is and why so many people say that artificial fragrance is bad for us. So, what is fragrance and why is artificial fragrance dangerous? I will be covering all of that in this article and I hope that it will educate you a bit on the facts about it - and why you should ditch it for the health of your family. Before we start, I want to give you a challenge. ...
Top 10 Things To Do In and Around Downtown Charleston SC
South Carolina’s biggest city is also its capital, most historic city, and a popular vacation destination. Check out my top 10 things to do in and around downtown Charleston, SC! Visiting Charleston, SC is like taking a step back in time. With cobblestone streets and plenty of historic landmarks, this city (which dates back to before the Civil War) is a popular destination, and it’s easy to see why. This city, so rich in history and tourist attractions has more than enough to do to keep ...
How to continue social distancing while traveling
Most of us haven't traveled much over the past six months, which is so unfortunate, but hospitality brands, restaurants, and cities need our support right now, so if you have the vacation time built up, I urge you to find a way to use it - while staying in your comfort zone. That is why today, I wanted to write this post about how to continue social distancing while traveling. I hope these ideas help you a lot so that you can begin traveling again and feel comfortable doing so. How to ...
Benefits of Exercising During Pregnancy
There are so many benefits of exercising during pregnancy. Ian and I started working out at our gym about a year or so before getting pregnant and I was so worried that I would have to stop. Luckily, my midwife encouraged me to continue working out as much as possible during my pregnancy. And that I did - I continued working out in the gym until I was 41 weeks pregnant. The last week (41-42 weeks), I took a break from the gym and just walked around my neighborhood and did some at-home yoga (plus ...