15 Weeks | Pre-Maternity Clothing Tricks

Guys – these babies are getting bigger!  I’m 15 weeks, which means they are the size of either a navel orange, an apple, or a pear, depending on what pregnancy app I look at ;).  Blake and I die over the fruit comparisons every week, especially when they give you fruit that varies in size or is shaped super weird!  And the babies aren’t the only ones getting bigger – I am, too. I’m to the…
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Crushing on Crushed Velvet

Crushed velvet dress on Jen Hawkins for Palms to Pines style blog
I’m obsessed with crushed velvet lately – it’s perfect for holiday events.  You can dress it up or dress it down, which makes it great for those events that you aren’t quite sure how dressy to be.  I had my eye on this dress for a while and finally pulled the trigger – the hard part was deciding which color to get.  If Utah wasn’t so cold I would actually wear it to Thanksgiving dinner…
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What I’m Into This Week | 4.29.16

Usually visits with my girlfriends down here seem few and far between, but this week was different.  Each day I got to see a different girlfriend I love, and with how much Blake has been working, it made for a really good week.  It also made me think a lot about relationships.  Each friend is in a different stage – one has a boyfriend, one is single and had stories of meeting guys at Coachelle, one just…
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Bedroom Dresser | IKEA Hack

When we moved into our new place, I was so determined not to buy any furniture from IKEA.  However…I realized since this is still a temporary place, and REAL furniture is REAL expensive, I don’t want to be spending a ton right now.  So when we were looking for a bedroom dresser, my Mother-in-law and I decided to try our hands at an IKEA hack ;). First, we picked a super basic dresser that was…
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Legend Creek | The Loft

I wanted to post about this house today for two reasons!  One, because I haven’t posted about the amazing loft, and it needs to be posted about.  And two, because it’s for sale and the price has just been reduced.  If you are looking for a home in Utah or know someone looking, I think you should go look at this one ;). For more pictures and information on the home, check out these posts and…
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Legend Creek | Kitchen & Dining

One of the best things about this house is that Tahni was willing to combine different styles to get the look she really wanted.  The kitchen/dining area creates an eclectic blend with open shelving, classic white subway tiling, a big white farmhouse sink, antique gold hardware, and midcentury modern lighting.  The island is another striking nod to mid-century modern style, with an extra thick white quartz waterfall countertop.  Who says you can’t have it all? 😉 The Lighting One…
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Dinner for Two | Seared Salmon with Barley

I had to post this recipe, because it was so simple and satisfying.  Disclaimer: it’s another salmon recipe.  I know I post a lot of salmon but hey, we EAT a lot of salmon.  And I feel like it’s so easy to cook without a lot of fuss/ingredients, and still tastes so good!  Which is exactly how I feel about this recipe… Ingredients: 2 skinless salmon fillets 1/2 cup pearled barley 3 ounces baby spinach…
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