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Our Exterior Paint Makeover with Sherwin Williams Alabaster & The Best White Exterior Paint Colors

Today we’re sharing our home’s exterior paint makeover in one of our very favorite white paint colors for exteriors, Sherwin Williams Alabaster and taking you through the best white paint colors for exteriors, with descriptions and examples of each!

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The Arcadia, Phoenix Holiday and Winter Neighborhood Tour is Here

It’s here! The Arcadia neighborhood holiday tour is here, and I hope it fills you guys with ALL of the cozy, festive holiday feels before you wind down and head off to spend time with family, friends and your fur babies for the holiday! There is so much charming cottage-farmhouse-ranch goodness to be had, with festive floral-lined paths, adorable front doors and holiday decorations in abundance! I absolutely love the way this little corner of Phoenix does the holidays and am so excited to share our little slice of holiday heaven with you guys. Come on in – it’s warm, cozy and full of cheer in here!

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DIY Winter Citrus Garland: How To Make Faux Garland Look Real

Today’s easy holiday decor DIY project is one that I’ve been dying to take for a spin for a few years now, and I’m excited to say that the execution was even easier and the result even more fun than I’d imagined it would be! The DIY project du jour? How to make your own DIY winter citrus garland using cute little kumquats! This same fool-proof approach works on real or faux greenery and garland or wreaths, so there’s plenty of room to get festive and play!

Arcadia Home Tour: a Dreamy, Cottage-Inspired Rafterhouse Home featured by top Phoenix blogger, Love and Specs

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A Dreamy, Cottage-Inspired Rafterhouse Home Tour

To say that today’s post is a treat would be the understatement of the century! The kind folks at Arcadia’s most beloved home design and build team, Rafterhouse have let us take you on a tour of their latest custom build here in Phoenix, a cottage-inspired stunner with jaw-dropping details around every corner!

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Unique Homes and Cute Corners in Arcadia Phoenix AZ: Round 2

We’re taking you on a second tour of some of Phoenix, Arizona’s most unique and charming real estate in one of our desert city’s best and most beloved neighborhoods, Arcadia! This time, every inch of the neighborhood is in full bloom, putting on one of the most spectacular spring shows around and perfectly complimenting all of the beautiful farmhouse, craftsman, cottage, ranch and other home design styles that make this place so special.

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Simple Winter DIY Home Decor Updates

This year we’re vowing to show you more of all of the small, simple, easy DIY home decor updates that happen so frequently around our house, so today we’re showing you two simple DIY decor projects tackled in our home over the holiday break that were as simple to execute as they were affordable, but served as major upgrades!

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Casual Spring Layers

The weather is warming up here in Phoenix, but the nights are still cool, so we’re throwing on our comfortable, casual layered spring outfits and getting out to enjoy the colorful flowers, beautiful sunsets and citrus scents that fill the air in the Arcadia neighborhood! 

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Warm Weather Winter Oasis

Spring has started to appear in Phoenix and we’re taking advantage by taking walks around the neighborhood in the warm, sunny weather and our layer-less spring getups.

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Love and Specs Turns 1!!!

We can’t believe that it’s really been one whole year since we started this wild and crazy blogging adventure! So much has happened in our world over the least year, […]

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Perfect Spring Sundays: Arcadia, Phoenix, Arizona

As much as we love to get out there and travel and explore, there’s really no place like home in the spring when your home is Phoenix, Arizona. April brings […]

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Our Big News + An Arcadia, Phoenix Stroll

We’re pretty sure that many of you know our big news by now, but for those who haven’t heard… we’re engaged! It’s been the most amazing few weeks spent celebrating […]

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Tiny Bathroom Remodel

Have a tiny bathroom and wondering how to maximize the space and make it beautiful on a budget? Look no further, friends! We’re telling all about our tiny bathroom remodel!

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It’s the heated shower bench for me 🧖‍♀️ Our new primary bath is finally finished & you can just find me here for the foreseeable future, k? 🫧 #bathroomdesign #bathroomrenovation #bathroomdecor
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#Ad The perfect celebratory cocktail! Chris is whipping up his special NYE cocktail, the Pomegranate Paloma Spritz with his favorite tequila, @lobos1707 Joven as the star of the show! Screenshot the end of the vid to save this recipe that I 100% think you need in your life, or find it below.  You can find Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal at your local @totalwine or buy online with link here: https://bit.ly/ShopLobos1707 (linked in bio) #Lobos1707Holiday #Lobos1707NYE
POMEGRANATE PALOMA SPRITZ
To cocktail shaker add:
1 oz grapefruit juice
.25 oz pomegranate juice
1 oz simple syrup
1.5 oz Lobos 1707 Joven Tequila
ice
shake vigorously
rim glass with black salt
add pomegranate seeds to shaker
add mixture to glass
top with sparkling Rosé
garnish with dehydrate grapefruit wheel
Put on your party hat 🥳
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Our NEW fun, totally free 2022 Holiday Phone Wallpapers in collaboration with the incredible @rhianawni are on the blog ready for you to download, share with friends & enjoy & I hope you love this vibrant, festive set as much as I do! Happy holidays, friends!🎄
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Making a beautiful, moisturizing soap at home is almost TOO easy using the method I shared on the blog & it makes such a fun holiday gift idea for friends, neighbors, fam, teachers & anyone else in your life who likes a good pamper sesh. Head to the link in my bio if you need a fun, easy, zen holiday craftivity in your life rn 🧼🫧 #holidays #christmasdiy #diygifts #homemadesoap
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Hello, dream mattress! Our new eco-friendly mattress, the Organica from @amerisleep is here & I don’t think I’ve been this excited about a home upgrade in a loooong time! Since we’ve been sleeping on the Organica for the last month, we’ve NEVER slept more soundly. It’s such a game-changer! Shipping was also so fast & easy, Organica is made with all natural latex & eco-friendly materials so we can feel good about what we’re sleeping on every night & it sleeps cool & comfortable, just the way we like it. If you can’t reach me don’t worry, I’m just napping 😴 #amerisleep #amerisleeppartner #mattressinabox #madeintheusa #fiberglassfree #sleeporganic #bestmattress #sustainableproducts
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The easiest, tastiest DIY holiday gift idea (or if you can’t be stopped during the holiday season like me, a sweet treat for yourself 😆)! And a fun way to elevate, we made them on a mix of thrifted, antique silver spoons! Hit the link in my bio for the full tutorial & a cute printable gift tag 🎄#holidaygiftideas #christmasdecor #holidaybaking #holidaycottage #chocolate #holidayseason

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