There's a story behind this pretty photo. @rosie.simplyrosie was our wedding photographer, almost 10 years ago (!!) and ever since then I've followed along with her life and beautiful family. Well, about 6 months ago, they got some shocking news that tur… ift.tt/2NQQQGd

With baby girl due to arrive in three weeks, I am settling into full on hibernation mode! 🐻💕 Not making a lot of plans or doing much holiday decorating this year (and feeling zero guilt about it!). I didn’t sign myself up for any new blog posts in De… ift.tt/2RD5ZgG

She’s here! Audrey Juliette Allen was born on New Year’s Eve! 7 lb 5 oz and a full head of black hair. We got to watch the fireworks from our hospital room with her in our arms...the very best way to end the year (and the decade!) and to start a new one.… ift.tt/2tmb2YO

How we feel about Ben going back to work today. 😫 But thankful for a friend who brought me coffee this morning, and for my sweet mom who is making us dinner tonight! 💕 I also realized Audrey is growing so much already (one month old tomorrow!). I got… ift.tt/2uIhqu5

I wrote a blog post yesterday about the house projects we have planned for 2020...or more accurately, the lack thereof. Link in profile to read WHY we don’t intend to work on our house very much this year, and what we hope to do instead. 💛 ift.tt/39fdakQ

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Would you live in a duplex? Or rent out a portion of your house? Would you do it with three little kids? 😬 On the blog today, I’m sharing what we are looking for in our next house. Not our “dream house” but a house to help us pursue our dreams. Rea… ift.tt/2H9o7s4

If loving yourself is wrong, I don't want to be right. Get your Dove self-care essentials at @dollartree! #selfcareisnotselfish #BeautifullyNourishedSkin #LoveDove #ad

My favorite color is pink. I don’t think it’s a “little girl” color at all. It’s a happy color, the color of sunset and flowers and strawberry ice cream. And it’s the perfect color to add some life to a room! When we were remodeling this bathroom, I was… ift.tt/2Hntrbf

Happy Valentine’s Day from this little sweetie who just started smiling this week! ❤️ #audreyjulietteallen ift.tt/2HnXNdN

Annnnd shortly after this photo was taken they started pulling bundt pans off the wall. 🙈 #bestbuds #partnersincrime #toddlerboys #ianmontgomeryallen #emmettobadiahallen ift.tt/2UTO6vJ

I want to try talking about other topics this year besides home decor. Maybe a little finances, parenting, and real life sprinkled in. Today, I wrote a post about marriage and the advice I would give to our younger selves. Because you know, being 30 mean… ift.tt/2TlyVsT

Oh my 🦌 you are just too cute Audrey! 🥰 #audreyjulietteallen #twomonthsold ift.tt/399bRnM

This is a weird time, and I’m sooo thankful for the amazing weather Spokane has had the last week. I honestly don’t know how we’d be getting through this if it weren’t for getting outside and soaking up the SUN!!! ☀️ Spending time with our kids has also … ift.tt/3bm2TV7

Another thing I am grateful for...a safe, comfy, light-filled house. And that cute little baby kicking around on the couch. This whole thing has given me a new level of appreciation for home, and it’s made me glad that we put the effort into making ours … ift.tt/2WuKYHz

Washington is under a stay at home order as of last night. I’m a homebody and an introvert. Being home in my PJs is usually my favorite place to be...but this does feel different and scarier. Ben’s company is deemed essential so he is still going to work… ift.tt/2UdS5lY

With all this uncertainty in the world, how are you guys dealing w/ anxiety? My TranquilityBedding weighted blanket has been helping me a lot. I also blogged 9 other practical ideas to destress: link #ad

In an open concept space, do all your window treatments need to match? athomeinlove.com/should-all-you… Addressing this (and other questions about open concept homes) with Bali Blinds!

5 common sleep mistakes--and how to fix them. #ad My favorite solution is a weighted blanket from TranquilityBedding. Helps me calm those nighttime worries! athomeinlove.com/5-common-sleep…

In a year of missing hugs, a weighted blanket might just be the perfect holiday gift. Deep, comforting, calming pressure is the next-best-thing to a real in-person hug. I love mine from TranquilityBedding. athomeinlove.com/5-ways-to-spre…