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Current situation: Not this. I’m in a bathrobe s

Current situation: Not this. I’m in a bathrobe sloshing my coffee mug around while corralling kids. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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THIS pic was taken the day before we went into quarantine. I haven’t shown my home office much because it’s not finished, so consider it a progress shot. Whenever life is normal again we have some built in storage going up behind the desk.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Meanwhile, I’m SO glad I can escape here during my free time between the hours of 9:55pm-10pm.😅⁣⁣⁣⁣
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We ALL need a vacay state of mind right now! A fun

We ALL need a vacay state of mind right now! A fun interview chatting about my work + family life “balance” (hah) and a house tour is all featured over on graymalin today! Link to the interview + photos in my stories. 🥳⁣⁣
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This feature is celebrating his FREE framing/shipping sale that is still going on - but it doesn’t last much longer. Since we can’t exactly make travel plans, go get that vacay state of mind and start dreaming with a gorgeous print, framed for free! 🏝🏖🏝🏖 ⁣⁣
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As a bonus (bc we’re all hanging out at home right now) he is also giving away a free double sided beach puzzle for those who purchase art. (Otherwise puzzles for purchase are sold out). While supplies last. 🥳⁣⁣
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I don’t share the girls’ room too often becaus

I don’t share the girls’ room too often because, well, that would require arguments I’m just not up for right now. 😉 ⁣⁣
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But this gorgeous vintage rug arrived for their room from the maldia_rug Etsy shop and I’m so glad I hit add to cart 🤣 Major rug crush! It’s a pretty one and super big. I figure if a rug can last long enough to be considered vintage, it has a good chance to withstand my girls! http://liketk.it/2MbcQ #liketkit http://liketk.it/2Mbe7 liketoknow.it liketoknow.it.home #LTKfamily ⁣⁣
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Just your Wednesday night reminder not to check th

Just your Wednesday night reminder not to check the news, have an extra glass of vino, put a giant box in your kitchen for the kids - and hold onto the hope. We can get through this.⁣
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I got 3 quick tips from the battlefield for you.⁣
1)a light buzz at 4pm on is not only acceptable but healthy; parenting experts agree I’m sure ⁣
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2)blah blah blah everybody talks about a schedule but holy sh*t they weren’t kidding. I’ll post the one were using on stories.⁣
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3) my one goal isn’t to educate the kids each day, although I’m definitely trying to do that too bc I doubt school is coming back. But really? my only goal each day is to not yell at the kids and give off positive, comforting vibes. That’s it. If I can do that I’m winning. Alcohol helps with that too ⁣
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Since the world is spending so much time washing t

Since the world is spending so much time washing their hands these days - this is great timing to share my tutorial on painting bathroom cabinets for beginners! 👌🏽⁣
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Save this post for the details on what kind of paint to use. In my stories you can swipe up for my bathroom sources and the tutorial! (enable  image  to  view  link) #liketkit liketoknow.it ⁣
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Spring home tour is live on the blog - greens + a

Spring home tour is live on the blog - greens + a new wreath on the door + I am ready for the warm days! Blog has the full tour! Linking everything here. ⁣
You can see the bloggers I teamed up with to all share our spaces by tapping the pic! ✨ ⁣ http://liketk.it/2LsBF liketoknow.it ⁣
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I am midway in the project of transforming our din

I am midway in the project of transforming our dining room into my office - and it looks pretty unexciting right now - but working at a real actual desk already brings me so much happiness. “Mom” is forever my FAVORITE title, but it’s nice to be boss lady too! 😉 Want to know something funny? I’ve already used that office in the past 2 weeks more than we ever used it as a dining room in a year! 😉😂 ⁣
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In my latest March Room Refresh blog post, I’m giving the sources I’ve used here plus sharing a curated collection of home-office pieces I love! Swipe left- Link in stories... or bio ✨ ⁣
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🌈GIVEAWAY CLOSED 🌈 hellobabylogsdon you are

I did an interview with southernlivingmag all abou

I did an interview with southernlivingmag all about creating farmhouse charm and it’s currently out on stands! It’s a great article so pick it up! It’s been a pretty exciting month here with big goals actually happening and I guess all I want to say about that is that taking risks is scary, but what’s scarier is never starting. Regret. So paralyzed from not feeling like you’re good enough that you never realize all you could actually do. Don’t hold your light back from the world. Grit your teeth and dive in- you 👏🏼 are 👏🏼 worthy! 👏🏼⁣
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I switched our breakfast nook and dining room ligh

I switched our breakfast nook and dining room lights with each other and it took José 36 hours to notice.😂 ⁣
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The dining room is turning into my office for our #marchroomrefresh. Today I collected all the prettiest home offices into a blog post and linked all the desks they used. There are some good ones and its all on my blog!⁣
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Before I was a mom I would say things like “When

Before I was a mom I would say things like “When I have kids I will never...” Soo pretty sure I’ve done everything on that list! I just added another one - I cleaned this kids’ room up while he was playing football up the street. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I just couldn’t take it anymore. Not my finest moment but whatever, it sure looks better now. 🤪 #liketkit http://liketk.it/2KV9H ⁣
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Jose has been working from home more often and I a

Jose has been working from home more often and I am not mad about it! ⁣
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I just published a post all about Zion- where he got we got him from, how much he cost, what we spend on grooming etc. Covering the good, the bad and the smelly of being a doodle dog owner. http://liketk.it/2KPMK #liketkit liketoknow.it ⁣
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We are kicking off our Room Refresh Challenge toda

We are kicking off our Room Refresh Challenge today with a reveal of our new blue living room! We spent the past 3 weeks refreshing this space with family friendly, practical but pretty choices. On my blog I’m showing you the breakdown cost of this refresh, sources and more pics.⁣
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Grab our tutorial (in my blog post or stories) on how to make your free mood board. Over the next 3 weeks we will be sharing your progress on stories (tag us and use #marchroomrefresh), and choosing a winner who will be getting a $250. I cannot wait to see all the pretty spaces! ⁣
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Jose and I always prioritize simplifying our famil

Jose and I always prioritize simplifying our family life so we can spend more time together and eliminate all the “extras”. ⁣
This is a big reason why we are a #grovepartner. #ad They offer sustainable products in place of the one use plastics we were using. Their Sustainable Swaps Set is a perfect starter kit to make a difference. We can make a change with one green swap at a time! ⁣
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Get the Sustainable Swap Set free when you spend $20 or more at grovecollaborative. The set includes Recycled Plastic Trash Bags, a Glass Hand Soap Dispenser, Gel Hand Soap, Walnut Scrubber Sponges, White Flour Sack Towels and a 60 day VIP Trial + Free Shipping. And, if you spend $39 or more, you’ll get a white Stoneware Tray to help keep your items organized. Want to hear more about everything they do and their fun offer? Head to my stories! #grovehome⁣
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I was too busy smooching yesterday to post a Valen

I was too busy smooching yesterday to post a Valentines pic. 😉 But in honor of V day, just sharing 5 fun facts!⁣
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❤️1. These stunning family photos are taking by first28photography- she provided everything down to the family outfits. It was such an experience I blogged about it + if you are local looking for a photographer it’s a must, must read! Link in bio ✨ ⁣
❤️2. Jose and I met when I was 19. #babies We were in college and basically drank beer, fought a lot and wrote a bunch of cheesy emails to each other during class.⁣ best memories!
❤️3. The first night we met, after I left he called my dorm room about 10 minutes later to “say hi” - I hadn’t even walked all the way back home yet. I tried to friend-zone him right then and there but he was too confident + wouldn’t let me. 😉 ⁣thank god for that!
❤️4. I met Jay Z once in NYC. He was going one way, I was going the other. I touched him on the shoulder and said omg hi! 👋🏼 Then his bodyguards told me not touch him. 😂⁣
❤️5. Jose gave an insanely good speech at his sisters’ wedding that went viral on youtube...and recently was put into a movie (opening scene of “Plus One”). I have never seen anyone watch that speech without crying!⁣
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Our little powder bath is getting a navy refresh t

Our little powder bath is getting a navy refresh today… Ill be sharing it on stories today to see how much I can actually get done before the kids get home! (Basically my challenge every day. 💁🏽‍♀️ #momlife )⁣
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February is for crushes + I have a major house cru

February is for crushes + I have a major house crush on this pretty cottage! Did gretchenblack match the shutters to the sky on purpose or was that just a lucky accident? 😍⁣
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I was thinking I had nothing interesting to share

I was thinking I had nothing interesting to share with y’all but then I remembered this corkboard wall I made in the kids’ playroom last week! Originally I thought I would just wing it, but I quickly figured out this is not something one should wing. That seems to be a reoccurring theme in my life. 😩 Anywho- swipe for the before, tutorial is on my blog!⁣
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