Magic Light Trick: How-To, FAQ, + Best Lights to Use Roundup
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Magic Light Trick: How-To, FAQ, + Best Lights to Use Roundup

As soon as I first came across Nesting With Grace’s magic light trick, I knew I was going to use it non-stop all over my house! Basically this is a quick and inexpensive little hack to use sconces and lights without having to do any electrical wiring at all. You simply attach a battery powered puck light inside of the fixture and then mount it to the wall like normal. It is such a great way to add character and coziness to a space without having to pay an electrician or do something super permanent either! I’ve now done this trick several times throughout my home and for clients, so here’s what I’ve learned so far:

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2018 + Learning to Let it Go
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2018 + Learning to Let it Go

I learned a lot in 2018 but the thing that stands out the most is learning to let go. I always want to do it all, myself, down to every detail. I want to have control + I think I’m the only person who can do it “right.” This year though, I was forced to let go a lot.

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Holiday Home Tour 2018: Living Room
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Holiday Home Tour 2018: Living Room

’m kicking off this year’s holiday home tour with my favorite room of the house, my living room. Last year I started going with more neutrals and all-white for this space during the holidays and this year I continued with that theme. I also added in some more blush and pale pastels which I love. I usually do a real tree in here, but decided a flocked tree would fit even better with the overall colorscheme so I got this one from Wayfair (find more of my favorite flocked trees here). It is beautiful and great quality and a perfect size for this space. I also added a few new touches from Anthropologie like my faux fur tree skirt and mauve pom pom garland (shopping links below).

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Fall Home Tour 2018: Front Porch
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Fall Home Tour 2018: Front Porch

I was more excited than usual to decorate our front porch this year because we just completed a much overdue renovation of the porch which now has all new supports, stairs, and lumber all around. We have not gotten to stain the wood yet, but who knows when we’ll have time to do that, so I just went ahead and started decking it out for fall! This is a project we had on our list since moving in, as many of the boards had major cracking or holes in them, but somehow or another it always got pushed to the side. Now it’s as good as new and completely structurally sound as well.

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Baby Riddle is a BOY!
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Baby Riddle is a BOY!

 The secret is out and on Monday we found out that baby Riddle is a boy!  Alex called it from the beginning, and has been calling him "baby Woodford" for months now.  I thought deep down it was a girl just because he was being way too overconfident!  The ultrasound appointment was quite eventful because I woke up at 3 AM the night before with an awful stomach virus!  I was still so sick when it was time to leave for our appointment but I was determined not to miss it, so we headed to the doctor with a barf bag in tow (not a joke!).  I made it through the appointment and was so relieved to hear the baby's heartbeat again. 

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We're Having a Baby!
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We're Having a Baby!

    Surprise!  The secret it officially out that Alex and I will be expecting our first baby later this year around Thanksgiving.  We are so excited and a little surprised too!  This definitely wasn't something we sat down and planned but we couldn't be happier nonetheless.  Let's be honest, with how busy we are, we never would have felt like "it was time," but God knew that and we trust that HIS timing is perfect.  

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