If you know anything about the Main Line, Philadelphia, you know it's a premiere location for shopping! I was invited by Gilbert & Evans to take a peek at their Suburban Square location and learn more about the boutique and what it has to offer. 




G & E provides styles for men, women and children, making them a perfect fit for the entire family. Inside the store you will find amazing well known brands as well as local retailers. Their collections are carefully curated to feature classic and also fashion forward options. There is something for everyone!







In addition to great clothes, I loved the variety of accessories they have available. From sunglasses to cute straw bags and clutches, I spotted so many great pieces for spring and summer! And it's not just in store! You can also shop with them from your couch online!





Some of the great brands they carry are Frye, Jack Rogers, GiGi New York, Vineyard Vines, Daniel Wellington and Julie Brown-- among many others!

If you're looking for a great shopping and lunch spot, please check out Suburban Square and pop in the Gilbert & Evans boutique! You won't be disappointed!

• Tea Set
• Dessert Stand
• Castle Puzzle

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This post was sponsored by Cubbie Lee Toys, however all of the opinions expressed here are my own.

As promised, I'm sharing a tutorial on the glowing laser cut sign over our bed. I found a great etsy shop called Kolorize that makes amazing, customizable wood signs. You can choose your words, font, sizes, paints and stains-- or get it plain and finish it yourself. You can even choose the thickness of the wood!

I wanted something a little whimsy and fun to finish off the bedroom decor so I ordered this sign. They were nice enough to send me three font samples in the word I chose so I had a clear cut idea of how it would look. Their customer service was excellent and I will definitely use them again for future projects!


I was after a 3D effect for the sign. I didn't want to hang it flat against the wall. SO one day I was browsing Amazon, like I often do, and found these battery operated fairy LED lights. LIGHTBULB! I immediately thought of the sign that was being made and how it would be fun to light it up!

When the sign arrived and my lights... The only thing I could find was neon pink duct tape :) So that it was I used to secure the two pack of lights around the letters. Then some command tape to hold the battery packs.

In order to give it a raised effect, I stole three wooden blocks from the kids! And no, they aren't going to miss them! These were my resources, so I went with it!



 I used Command tape to attach the blocks to the sign and then command damage free hanging strips to attach the blocks to the wall. This way I can take it down to replace the batteries when the time comes.

This is an easy project that any beginner can tackle. You can't see the pink tape. Not even from the sides. The sign was the most expensive item, everything else was under $20.




Here is a quick video of the process, which I meant to make WITHOUT music. My apologies for the awful elevator tune... BUT you can see how cool the sign looks all lit up! It's remote operated and has eight different settings to choose from!

Spring! There's no better time to tidy up and organize! I've been going crazy this winter with the amount of clutter accumulating in our mudroom. Being a family of five, at any given time each of us has four to five pair of shoes lying around, leaving me to trip over 15-20 sets boots and sneakers. Don't even get me started on the backpacks, hats, coats and gloves! It was time to get this mess under control!

The mudroom is space I've thought about for a while when building our home. I always tell people-- you can NEVER have too much storage! I added a full wall of additional closet space in the mudroom, but knew I needed a cubby system to tackle the everyday mess that always ends up on the floor. 

A professional was needed and I reached out to Jon Paul, of Superior Renovations LLC for his expertise and craftsmanship. Together we collaborated on a great design that is beautiful and functional for my family. 



With any project, I try to focus on value, design and functionality. Everybody has a budget, but the challenge can be getting what you want and sticking to your number. There are definitely ways to save when embarking on a built-in project and here are the top five we came up with for homeowners:

1. Plan Ahead: Knowing what you want saves time and time, of course, saves money. Houzz.com is great resource to gather inspiration which you can then relay to your contractor. It's much easier to have a solid plan instead of having to make changes along the way.  
2. Get three bids: This is a general rule for all building projects, but also consider pricing materials yourself and get three bids for that as well.
3. Wood Species: Pine being some of the least expensive, then oak, to walnut and then you have your exotic woods. If you are painting the piece use a quality wood that has a lower price point, like poplar, and then invest in a nicer wood for the bench. We choose walnut and finished it with an Oil to make the grain really pop. 
4. Design Smart: Consider the details--the more of them, the more expensive. We went with a simple shaker style for the doors and drawers, but added exposed hinges to create a subtle detail that adds a lot of character. Little things like this can really add a nice touch without spending more money. I tend to prefer this style so it was a win-win for me.
5. DIY: If there are some areas of the project you can tackle yourself, go for it! Painting would be a good place to start, but choose a high quality paint, such as Benjamin Moore. You can also hire a professional to come and give you advice and get you started on the right track if you have a larger project that you want to tackle yourself. This consulting role is something Jon has done and hopes to do more of in the future!

I worked with Jon to come up with the design, but my list was pretty simple. 

• Five cubbies- one for each member of the family
• Drawers for shoes
• Three hooks in each
• Overhead storage

Thank you Jon for all your hard work! The cubbies are a wonderful addition to our home.