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The first chilly week of fall always changes the way a home feels. Windows closed and sweaters come out. The kitchen starts smelling like soup, chili, and cornbread since those are our favorite cold weather meals. Here in Michigan, that shift can happen quickly, and I love using it as a little nudge to make the entire home feel cozy. This year, my fall decorating inspiration started with some plates I found at HomeGoods. I fell in love with these plates the second I saw them.

This is one of grandma's favorite soups! We make it in our slow cooker all winter long. We pair this soup with homemade fresh bread for the win! The great thing about this recipe is that it is so easy to modify. You can use any type of potato and sometimes we add cooked bacon to the soup for an extra layer of flavor. The shredded cheddar cheese can also be added to the slow cooker once the soup is fully cooked. Let the cheddar cook for about 15 minutes then give it a stir and

It has been five months of working on this bathroom. We are doing all the work ourselves, so the process has been slow. My husband Matt works a full-time job during the day, and at night he has been working on this bathroom. From complete demolition to building a custom vanity he has done it all! When he doesn’t know how to do something he researches until he has it figured out. YouTube is great for this kind of learning and research. No matter what the topic…there is always

Our multigenerational story starts in the winter of 2019. My mom and dad were living in a senior independent living facility, and I was visiting them multiple times a week. I would stop by their place to help them and sometimes have dinner or lunch with them. My parents were paying almost $5000 per month to live in this senior facility, and they were not even needing assistance. My dad was having more medical issues due to his congestive heart failure and was going to be need