My Michigan Bucket List

I am a Michigan girl, born and raised! Since I have lived here my entire life, there are many beautiful places in the mitten that I have traveled, but there are still so many more that I want to see! This is a list of Michigan cities that I have either never been to, or I traveled to when I was younger but didn't appreciate it as much as I would now.  

1. Traverse City: Wine, wine, wine. Need I say more? In all seriousness though, I would LOVE to tour all the wineries up the peninsula, and I know there are plenty of breweries that Adam would enjoy. Great scenery, a beautiful downtown, and right on the beach also put Traverse City on the top of my of my list.

2. Grand Rapids: Another city that always seems to have so much going on, not to mention it has been named Beer City USA. Our first three stops would be Perrin, New Holland, and Founders.

3. Torch Lake: This lake is said to be the most beautiful lake in Michigan. Judging from the pictures I have seen, it has most definitely earned it's reputation. I would have absolutely no problem spending a week one summer on Torch Lake!

4. Ann Arbor: I have heard wonderful things of downtown Ann Arbor, and while I wouldn't necessarily need to vacation here, I think it would be fun to spend a day walking U of M's campus and shopping/eating downtown.

5. Pentwater: Another summer weekend destination to the beach please! It's true, we really do have the best beaches.

The best part about My Michigan Bucket List is how close each of these cities are. There is no need to use a week's vacation and pay for a flight to travel to these places because all of these places can be visited on the weekend.

What are some places in your home state that you would like to visit?

Anyone planning a trip to Michigan? 

Have a GREAT weekend!

5 Stay-At-Home Date Night Ideas

Maybe you don't like all the hype over Valentine's Day. Maybe you are looking for a way to celebrate without forking over loads of cash. Maybe you just don't feel like fighting the crowds to get a table at a restaurant during dinner. No matter what your reasoning may be, you have decided to stay home on Valentine's Day. Lucky for you, there are plenty of ways to celebrate in the comfort of your own home!

Order Take Out: Get Chinese take-out or order a pizza to enjoy at home. Dust off the China and eat your take-out on your fanciest plates. Finish the night curling up on the couch with popcorn and a movie.

Have a Game Night: Get a little competitive and challenge your significant other to a game night. Some of our favorites include Skipbo, Triominos, Qwirkle, and Phase 10.

Sit by a Fire: Cuddle up next to your significant other by a fire with a warm blanket. Chat under the stars while roasting marshmallows and sipping hot chocolate. Too cold to be outside? You can do the same thing by the fireplace.

Dinner and Dancing: Get dressed up and make a candlelit dinner together. End the night with a homemade playlist of some of your favorite dancing songs and dance the night away.

Turn Your Home Into A Spa: Spend an evening relaxing with an in-home spa. Light some candles and turn on some soft music. Bubble bath, massages, and facials are a must. End the night with a little dessert.

What are your plans this Valentine's Day? 

Does anyone have a traditional way they always spend the evening? 

Adam and I tend to mix it up and do something different every year. Sometimes we go out and sometimes we opt for takeout and movie in. We still are undecided on what to do this year, but all five of these ideas seem to be just fine with me! 

Happy Weekend!

Top Five Favorite Valentine's Day Projects (And A Bonus Recipe)

Today I'm sharing with you all some of my favorite valentine's day projects from years past. I am planning to get out all of the valentine's day decor this weekend, and I'm thinking I'm not the only one. Here are a few ideas to decorate your home full of red and pink, hearts, and all things love

Ombre Heart Frame

Chevron Heart Door Hanger

Chalky Heart Candle Holder

Love Blocks Tutorial

Heart Wreath

And now for the bonus recipe: 

Valentine's Day Popcorn Mix

What are some of your favorite Valentine's related posts? I'd love to check them out!

Happy Friday!

These Are a Few of My Favorite Schemes

It seems as though each time I hop on Pinterest, I find myself wanting to redecorate every room in my home! There are so many color combinations that I am loving, I just want them all in my house right now. Unfortunately, that just doesn't seem realistic. Maybe I just need a bigger house? 

For now, I'll just be over here admiring these rooms from my computer screen! 

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Black, White, and Gold

My gosh, this is my absolute favorite color scheme right now! Black and white alone is amazing, but throw in that gold and I'm swooning! If only my house had just one more room to decorate. I guess I can always use it for some New Year's decor!

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Yellow, Grey, Blue

I have been dying to decorate a room like this since we moved in to our home, actually, before we moved into our home. I have big dreams to have an entire finished basement using these colors, but until then I'm redecorating my guest room with these colors. Wouldn't they also look great with a beachy theme?!

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Turquoise, Coral, and White

I've been seeing these colors more and more and think they'd be great for a girl's room. What I didn't realize is that I already have these colors in my living room, just mixed with navy and yellow as well. 

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Mint and Gold

Mint and gold are probably my two favorite colors right now, so naturally I would love the two combined! The only reason these colors aren't going in the guest room is because of the difficulty of finding decor in just the right mint color. If you can pull that off, you deserve some sort of reward.

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Dark Purple and Grey
After my dark purple wedding two years ago, you would think I'd be sick of it, but that is definitely not the case. Currently, my master bedroom is dark purple and grey, and I absolutely love it.
Isn't this bathroom dreamy, though?


So now I must ask, if you were to redecorate a room in your home, what color scheme would you use?

Have a fun-filled, fall-filled weekend!

Five Favorite Things About Fall!

Well, hello Friday! I always love to see you at the end of each week! Today I am sharing my favorite things about fall. I absolutely love fall! Come September, I am always ready for the cooler weather, fall scents, and pretty colors. By October though, I am really ready for it.

I feel as though every year, I find more things to love about Fall, so here is what I'm loving this year:

1. Pretty Colors: The leaves are starting to change around here and that makes me oh so happy!

2. Fall Scents: Currently, I loving all the B&BW, Applewood Bonfire being my absolute favorite! I would also love to get my hands on a buy 2 get two free coupon from Yankee Candle.  

 3. Apple Everything: I love all the apple foods associated with fall. Apple pie, applesauce, apple cider, caramel apples. Check out some of my favorite recipes that I've posted about in the past: Apple Cider Sangria, Homemade Apple Pie, Chunky Applesauce.

4. Pumpkin Spice Lattes: I know, I know. Everyone loves the PSL's from Starbucks. My favorite? Getting them frappuccino style.

5. Football Games: I must admit, I have never been a huge football fan. But as I have gotten older, I have realized how much fun it is dressing up in your favorite teams gear and cheering them on. Bonus points if you can go to a game and be a part of the atmosphere! 

What are your favorite things about Fall?
I thought it was hard to pick just five!