One of the greatest struggles in home design is balancing style and function. Done correctly, built-in shelving accomplishes both, allowing you to display things like books, art and decorative items in a stylish way, but also providing space for storage boxes and baskets for extra functionality.
Read MoreNot everyone has a green thumb - check out my shopping picks for the top faux indoor plants to bring some greenery into your home!
Read MorePainting a space is one of the easiest, most inexpensive ways to update your home and make a statement!
Read MoreEven if you don’t have a green thumb, these 12 indoor plants are easy to take care of and add some greenery to any indoor space!
Read MoreI’ve compiled some gorgeous lounge chairs, patio sets, outdoor sofas and more that are currently available online so you can refresh your outdoor space and make your home as inviting as comfortable as possible!
Read MoreThese homes have all really captured the essence of curb appeal and can serve as great inspiration for refreshing your own home as well!
Read MoreDuring the month of March, enjoy a three course meal at participating restaurants for just $33! I’m sharing the restaurants that have the vegetarian meals I find most appealing, but this isn’t an exhaustive list of all of the vegetarian meals you can enjoy during March!
Read MoreA bathroom doesn’t have to be as large as a studio apartment to be luxurious and gorgeous!
Read MoreTarget has some amazing new spring home decor items at great prices, the perfect way to refresh your home for the new season!
Read MoreI’m not just looking for more storage options, I’m looking for stylish solutions that can double as chic home decor!
Read MoreOne of the biggest ways to make an impact in your kitchen is through the backsplash. Whether you want to go classic and neutral, fun and bold, or somewhere in between, there are some amazing styles out there to bring your kitchen to life!
Read MoreTis the season for sparkling lights, Christmas trees, greenery and lots of holiday spirit!!
Read MoreDavid and I adopted our adorable Blenheim Cavalier, Benny, in September and life at the Balmforth house will never be the same!!
Read MoreFlorals for spring? Groundbreaking! But florals can be incorporated into your fall decor just as beautifully.
Read MoreThis year for fall I’m all about incorporating rich mustards, oranges and greens, along with textures such as leather, velvet and fur, into my home to make it feel like fall!
Read MoreHands down, the best day of my life was August 3rd, 2019, the day I married my best friend, and now husband, David. I’m so thrilled to be spending the rest of my life as Mrs. Balmforth, and I can’t believe how lucky I am to have so much love in my life. I’m so thankful to all of our friends and family who made this day happen and made us feel so special and loved.
Read MoreExplore the best events in Portland this month!
Read MoreI love visiting Seattle, and since it is only about three hours north of Portland it makes the perfect weekend trip!
Read MoreEven though my backyard isn’t as fabulous as I would like, I still love spending time out there and have been doing minor projects to help make it pretty, welcoming and great for entertaining. I love looking at backyard projects and dreaming of what I could do to make my yard as gorgeous as some of these- I hope you can find some inspiration in them as well!
Read MoreLet’s face it- we all have a lot of stuff in our homes. It can be hard to figure out ways to store everything, especially if things have to be out in the open. I’ve searched for the cutest storage options at a variety of price points to take the hard work out of stylish storage!
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