Happily Island After

[...] of Ryan taking it down: Do you see what I mean about the jellyfish?? The new light is from Ballard Designs and it features bone tiles outside of an oil-rubbed bronze pendant. Here's a close up of the [...]

[...] in the catalog and knew I needed to have it. (Update: All wall decor is currently 20% at Ballard Designs!) I had also seen the print at ZGallerie, although it included another graphic and was over [...]

[...] are anit-Ikea and want something a little more upgraded, check out the Paulette Server from Ballard Designs! I love love LOVE the look of these, but prefer closed cabinets for less dusting. If it was [...]

[...] Thank you so much for all of the sweet comments, messages, calls and texts about Baby Mannion #3! We are over-the-moon excited and have been so happy to share the news with friends and [...]

[...] We are THRILLED to announce that we are halfway through our pregnancy with baby Mannion #3!!! We were even more thrilled to hear that at our 20-week sonogram today, everything looks [...]

[...] At around 18 weeks pregnant with Baby Mannion #3, I was starting to show a small belly. Nothing crazy, as most people would probably just [...]

[...] " arrangement! Next up, we have Tiffani's design! Tiffani is a former teacher turned stay-at-home mom for her ADORABLE one year old daughter, Brooklyn. Along with her husband Kenny, Tiffani [...]

[...] our 3rd home, CARSON WAS BORN 2013 - Started a new job working from home (Ryan) and became a stay-at-home mom (Kim) That list doesn't include the other countless "minor" life events like new [...]

[...] decided to sell it to CarMax and take some time to check out something new. With me being a stay-at-home mom and Ryan working from home, we were able to get away with only one car for a little bit. (I [...]

[...] . I also added some extra detail using a piece of grey thread and the foam stars. The budget breakdown: Cranberries - $2.89 Red Placemat (Walmart) - $4.98 Foam Cone (Walmart) - $3.98 Total [...]

[...] of her first ballet recital. She helped me decide which flowers were best for each vase! The budget breakdown: Ball ornaments (Hobby Lobby 50% off) - $4 Starbursts (Thrift Store) - $1 Porcelain Deer ( [...]

[...] the rustic feel it brings. I tried to incorporate that throughout my tablescape. The budget breakdown: Table Runner (Home Goods) - $15 Napkins (Thrift Store in good ole Laurel, MD!) - $1. [...]

[...] I see this pic. We also took one of us sitting down to eat dinner. Pay no attention to the large light fixture in the shot ;) Dinner was incredible! Keep in mind that a few hours prior to sitting down [...]

[...] the bookcase with storage solutions to hold crafting and general office supplies. Get a large light fixture that coordinates with the foyer and dining room lights. Get bedding for the sleeper sofa. [...]

[...] the bookcase with storage solutions to hold crafting and general office supplies. Get a large light fixture that coordinates with the foyer and dining room lights. Get bedding for the sleeper sofa. [...]