Cardigan Empire

Salt Lake City Fashion Stylist

Before: House Makeover Special

So my parents and sisters arrive on the Thankful Morrow in preparation for my baby wedding. House Guests + House Party = House Renovation Reveal. Really excited to get moving with the renovations now. Even the little things like the windows being done are getting me excited. Friends are sending us so many suggestions for what to do with our windows, like sending us the link to this website, that we now have so much inspiration!

But First, the Full Before.

Apologies for my unseasonably ungrateful tone in the description of this house.
You can read about my issues with my husband’s mistress here. He’s been spending more time talking to decorators, plumbers, the WDR Roofing Company, and other contractors than talking to me recently. But it’s fine…

Are your Pin It buttons ready?

The Living Room

Note the custom adhesive mirrors

The Kitchen

Oh no honey, there’s a hole in our countertop! Don’t worry I have this piece of laminate we can lay over it.

Guest Bathroom

modeled after the Chevron restroom in Escondido

Family Room

It just has that, “I’m really just a garage with laminate flooring feel.” Funny because that’s exactly what it is. Which reminds me! For as long as I can remember our garage door has not been working correctly. No matter how hard we try, it just will not close fully! Our friends in Illinois have gone through something similar but were telling us just the other day that after searching for a company that specializes in Garage door repair in addison, they were able to call out an expert to get it fixed. We will have to find someone close to us who is up to the job pretty soon, I think.

Baby Abodes

spot on paint color and lighting fixture choices

Master Bathroom

Is that real carpet in the bathroom? You betcha, right up to the toilet. Crazy cozy right?

Did I mention Andrew closed on this gem, the week Levi was born?

Such a nest.

And on Friday, I promise to “Move That Bus.”

Beauty-Full Tuesday: A Few of My Favorite Things

Lush eyelashes to filter a prettier view of the world
Strongly arched brows to discern miserable illusions
Smartly framed glasses to focus on what’s really important
Molly of A Few of My Favorite Things and her Beauty-Full View of the World

I am petite by nature.  It is in my genes.  I am actually smaller now than before I had my three boys.  Now before you switch your computer off and stop reading, I say these things for a purpose.  By all outward appearances, I should have a good sense of who I am.  Alas, I am like so many of you ladies out there — I am too hard on myself.  If I let self-doubt creep in, my confidence begins to dwindle.  She is a terrible thing.  Self-doubt can drag me low and vanish any happiness I once felt for myself.  I have fair skin.  Small breasts. I am not tall enough. My skin is oily.  These are the words that self-doubt whispers to me.  She is ruthless.

And so, when she comes knocking at the door, I promptly shut it.  I turn off the computer.  I set aside my phone.  And I dig deep.  I remind myself of my divine nature.  Of my talents.  Of all that I have achieved and can achieve.  I stop comparing.  And then, I go sit on the floor with my three boys and relish in their delight.  They truly lift my spirits and plus, they give me killer compliments.  When I am with my boys I feel beautiful.  I grew them.  I helped create them.  Each one has added to my beauty.

Besides spending time with my little guys, I’ve found an almost fail-proof way to help facilitate a good day.  I get dressed.  I dab a bit of color on my cheeks.  Swipe on some gloss.  Do my hair.  And spritz on a bit of my favorite scent.  When I look my best, I feel better about myself.

Feed me fashionably fresh