I cannot believe that it’s already August 9th and NEXT WEEK my oldest will be heading to kindergarten. It’s been a busy week soaking up the last days of summer, getting prepared for school to start, and getting a few…
New Month, New Project
If you’ve ever driven past my house, you know this project is much needed. If you’ve ever had to step over my children’s toys, stroller, and a wheelbarrow just to get into my car, you know this project is long…
Weekend Update
As Growing Up Kemper is merging and changing as life at the Kemper house is changing, I miss one major part of this blog from the past…sharing updates about little things happening at our house and all my sweet little…
Guest Bathroom Refresh & How I Saved Money
Whew…what a whirlwind! From July 16th-Monday morning, I had some of my favorite people in the world staying with me at my house. Days and nights full of smiles, laughter, and catching up. My cheeks hurt from laughing and my…
The Best Bathroom Paint Colors
Today I’m sharing my very favorite spa-like and bold bathroom paint colors, along with real-life examples of the paint colors in the home. Sometimes we just need to see more than a paint dot to know if we like it,…
3 SIMPLE 4th of July Desserts
Every year I have dreams of baking a pie a la Martha Stewart to take to our family’s annual 4th of July party. Bursting with sweet cherries, dusted with sugar, adorned with an American flag or at least perfectly cut…
Mya’s Surgery Update
I’m excited to be back after a busy 8 week stretch of the One Room Challenge! The laundry room occupied so much time, so much thought, so much energy that it consumed every moment spent away from my family. Early…
One Room Challenge – REVEAL DAY!
It is finally here! It’s REVEAL DAY! Eight full weeks of challenging myself, learning something new every single day, and finding such joy in making a space in my home that was long forgotten not only beautiful, but functional, too.…
One Room Challenge – Week SEVEN!
One week to go. One week!! It’s time to make this room shine with all the beautiful finishes, final touches, and the parts and pieces that pull it all together. I can see the end in sight and it’s a…
One Room Challenge – Week SIX!!
Well, I did warn you. Week six was going to be a struggle to see any material progress happening on the laundry room. Between taking a flight with my littlest to see family in Pennsylvania for four days to my…
