The hubs and I took a four day trip to Sequoia National Forest and Kings Canyon over Labor Day weekend.  Before we made plans, I checked the NPS website for the rules on bringing dogs.  The site  states that dogs are allowed on all trails in Sequoia National Forest.  What I didn't realize was that the National Forest is not the same as the National Park. Silly me. We...

Minimalism is beautiful in theory.  When my room is decluttered and bright, I get the feeling that I've really got my life together.  It's usually followed by a sudden need to accomplish every goal I've ever set for myself.. In practice, it's not easy to be ever vigilant of the endless piles of clutter that seem to add up.  Where does all this stuff even come from?   Tips for...

If you follow any design Instagram accounts, you've probably seen at least a little bit of marble.  It's a trend I'm absolutely in love with and also absolutely unable to afford. But who needs to shell out big bucks when you can just fake it? Shh.. No one needs to know it isn't real!  Make marble contact paper your new best friend.  I just bought myself...