Category: Family

  • Cohen’s 1st Birthday Party!

    Cohen’s 1st Birthday Party!

    We celebrated Cohen turning one this past weekend. We rented a bouncy castle meath and the children really enjoyed the party. How he is already one, I’m not quite sure!  The past year is a bit of a blur, but now it feels like life is more in focus and at a slower pace…which I LOVE. […]

  • DIY Ikea Jute Rug Stair Runner

    DIY Ikea Jute Rug Stair Runner

    A few years ago, at our old house, I had the idea to use a few runners I found at Home Goods to make a runner for our stairs.  If you missed it you can see it here.  I have to admit–that old post makes me cringe.  The wall art, the stairs…man, my taste has […]

  • Mom’s Kitchen Renovation – Before and After

    Mom’s Kitchen Renovation – Before and After

    I grew up in the house my mom still lives in for most of my life.  We’ve affectionately named it the “Kirk Mansion”.  This house was the place to be for all my brother’s friends growing up and the doors have swung open many times to family and friends who needed a place to stay. […]

  • Cohen’s Birth Story – part 2

    Cohen’s Birth Story – part 2

    If you missed part 1 you can find it here. As I mentioned, my mom did a quick Starbucks run upon my request to get Alex some coffee.  I was having regular contractions, but was only 5cm and prepping for an epidural. GIVE ME THE EPIDURALLLLLLLL!!!!

  • Cohen’s Birth Story – part 1

    Cohen’s Birth Story – part 1

    I know this blog is mostly about home design and renovations, but I’m taking a quick break to write Cohen’s birth story.  I wrote about Kennedy’s birth almost immediately after she was born and you can see it here.  Cohen turned 9 months the other day and I’m just now remembering that this is something […]