This week’s edition of Wise Apple Weekly is a bit different than last week’s, as I didn’t spend nearly as much time nesting as I usually do. Instead, I was celebrating nine years of wedded bliss with my handsome hubby in Ithaca, NY. We rented a cabin at the Robert H. Treman State Park, […]
Introducing: Wise Apple Weekly
In last week’s blog post, I talked a bit about some changes we recently made in our living room. Though small, these updates have made a pretty big impact on how we feel about the current design situation in our living room. It got me thinking more and more about small changes and updates […]
Living Room Update: Bring on the Brass!
We’ve lived in our fare share of rented apartments over the years, and each time we’ve moved into a new space, it’s taken us quite a while to start putting things on the walls. We’re pretty fast with decorating in general – furniture finds its rightful place within the first couple of weeks, nick-knacks […]
An Ode To Peonies
When we moved into our house in August of 2015, we spotted a peony bush nestled up against the house in our backyard. It was in pretty rough shape and had a terrible case of powdery mildew, but I was determined to at least keep it alive until the following summer, when I envisioned […]
The Buffalo Botanical Gardens
As you may have guessed from the numerous houseplants that show up as props in my product photos, I kinda have a thing for plants. Which is why I was over-the-moon excited to visit one of my very favorite Buffalo attractions yesterday for my birthday – the Buffalo Botanical Gardens! In case you could […]
Vintage 101: Salt and Pepper Shakers
One of my all-time favorite things to collect is vintage salt and pepper shakers. They’re colorful, quirky, relatively inexpensive, and they don’t take up too much space – what more could you ask for? I’ve been collecting them for years, and though my collection isn’t gigantic, I absolutely LOVE every single one of my treasured […]
Home Tour: Our Living Room
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how perfectionism can sometimes get in the way of my willingness to share peeks into my home. I also made a promise that I’d share part of my home with you all, even if it’s not quite perfect. It took me a while to finally act on […]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day, my friends! Since you all are so very, very sweet, I thought I’d share a fun (free!) printable with you to help celebrate. Thanks for all of your support – I love you all more than chocolate donuts with sprinkles! And that’s a whole lotta love. Download your free printable right […]
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Last month I wrote a bit about how my own high expectations can sometimes get in the way of my willingness to step outside of my comfort zone. Since blogging is something that sits firmly on the outer edge of said zone, I’m often pushing my next blog post aside for something that feels a […]
A New Year of Blogging
A brand new year always brings about a healthy dose of reflection for me, and this year is no exception. I’ve spent some time patting myself on the back for my accomplishments over the past year, but I’ve also been taking a closer look at some of the things I wish I’d done a […]