It’s’ been a while, but, well, pandemic. And speaking of that, there’s nothing like staring at the same space every day – all day – to make you get the itch. You know the one, the one that makes you want to refresh your space!

When we last left off in our family room, it was looking pretty good, but it still wasn’t quite right…

Hey! It’s been a hot minute (cough – a year – cough) but here I am. No reason for the absence except ‘life’ – I love my blog but I also love my job, my kids, my husband, my friends etc. I don’t love my laundry yet it remarkably still keeps taking up my time. Regardless, I’m back (my plan is to post a blog twice a week), and with me, I bring a paint update.

I know it’s been a hot minute since I’ve been on this blog, but hey, life gets busy when you are a full-time working mom with a long commute. And let’s face it, no one probably noticed I was missing anyway as we are all so busy these days!

But, if you are interested in what I’m up to on the old homestead, I’m getting ready to freshen up the “heart of the home” with some paint!

Today I’m here to share my simple Valentine’s Day decor! I don’t go all out, but do like a few festive touches! A little pink and red sprinkled about never hurt anyone (well, not that I am aware of anyway)!

I can’t believe Spring is just around the corner! It seems like I was just putting away the Christmas decorations yesterday (don’t worry, I wasn’t). But, here we are anyway.

So, to celebrate the upcoming season and arrival of Peter Cottontail, I did a little Spring decorating. Nothing major, but enough to brighten up our place and add a little ‘spring’ to my step (groan, did I really just go there?) Of course I did.

In the kitchen I added some cheer behind the sink in the form of this awesome free printable and a little Spring cyclamen.

Come on, you know you are singing it now… #sugarhillgang

Look at my little cyclamen bud about to open up. So cute.

And no, I did not match my counter spray and dish soap to my Spring décor… but how awesome is it that they match!? It’s the little things people.

And, looking up I have some more pom pom trim which I strung up as a whimsical banner. Little bunny tails everywhere!

In the living room we have another fireplace. This one has a larger mantel so I have a bit more flexibility here.

Another area that got a bit of Easter love is one of the end tables in the living room. I simply added some faux eggs to a glass vase and put them beside my gold tree bark lamp. Because every tree bark lamp needs a vase of fake eggs (obvs).

Hippity Hoppin’, Easter’s on its way! Anyone else infused a little Spring or Easter at their place?

We’ve been at our new house for almost two months now! Where does the time go? We are pretty much unpacked and have a game plan for most areas of the house. This post is picture heavy so I’ll let the photos do most of the talking, but I wanted to offer you a glimpse of what it looks like ‘today’, along with our ‘to do’ list for each area. I thought it would be handy so that when I start to roll out the projects for you (I have some FUN things planned – coming soon) they have context.