One of my favorite (and least favorite at times) parts of having a home — or apartment, or condo, or studio, or whatever you call home — there’s always the opportunity to update or do renovations to make it better. Taste and style develop and form over time. We did two bathroom updates, so I’ve […]
How to Update Your Master Bathroom with a No Demo Reno
When your home is in need of a face lift, kitchen and bathroom updates are the best places to start. Not only do they have the highest return on investment for your home’s value, but they make the other rooms in the house feel more modern and updated as well. But kitchen and bathroom renovations […]
Moving Across the Country During a Pandemic + a Dog
Driftwood and Iron moved cross-country! Last month, my husband and I packed up a POD at our house in Marietta, Georgia, got in our Mazda with our doggo and made the journey to Graham, Washington. It was a long trek, and we learned a lot in the process. Moving in general — let alone across […]
Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Recipe: Simple + A Guaranteed Hit for the Whole Family
You know those recipes that people talk about weeks later? The ones where they say “oh my gosh, we had this at so-and-so’s house and it was SO good! You need to ask them to make it for you when you see them next”? Our Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi recipe is the dish that people ask […]
5 Tips to Selling Your House Quickly + How to Avoid Beginner Mistakes
Selling your house (whether it’s your first or third) is super daunting. From finding a real estate agent to setting the price and figuring out what updates are necessary to sell, it’s all pretty overwhelming. Moving is already a huge life change, so I’ve written up our top tips for selling your house as quickly […]
The 7 Blogger Tools You Need to Start a Blog Now
How did you create your blog? I get asked this question pretty regularly when friends, family and sometimes neighbors find out that I have a blog. Creating a blog isn’t very difficult, though I will say that having quite a bit of industry experience has probably helped me skip a few steps. So who am […]
Recipe: Delicious + Easy Frozen Hot Chocolate
Christmas is my favorite holiday. Yes, the beautiful lights and decorations make me smile during the cold and dreary months, but I think it’s the remembrance of something greater than ourselves beginning many years ago that makes this night in particular so special. Today I’m sharing the recipe for a special Christmas Eve tradition in […]
How to Survive Cold and Flu Season + COVID-19 This Year
2020 has been one for the books. We’ve officially entered cold and flu season, and COVID-19 certainly hasn’t made anything easier. Keeping your family (and of course your friends and neighbors) safe is so important, especially as new COVID cases are on the rise and flu season is upon us. Some of the best ways […]
5 Secrets to Picking Out the Perfect Christmas Tree
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Picking out a Christmas tree is such a special and fun way to kick off the holiday season. Emotions can be high when trying to pick the perfect tree, so today I’m sharing the top 5 most important factors to consider when picking out your family Christmas […]
Simple + Easy Puppy Chow Recipe: A Delicious Holiday Snack for the Whole Family
This puppy chow recipe quickly has become a family favorite and most requested snack during December in our household. It’s so easy to make, and it makes a lot. I love to make this recipe once or twice (because seriously, it yields a lot), grab a cute Christmas tin like these, and bring some to […]