What Makes a Good Man

A good man can be hard to find, and if you have one in your life that does everything listed here – keep him around! 1. He has eyes only for you A good man will make you feel like the only woman in the world and will make you believe that every little thing about you is exactly what…

Becoming Mrs. Houchen

Our big day was everything I could have dreamed of and then some. Ever since the day Brett proposed (actually way before that) I had been ready for the day we would tie the knot, and we had to wait way longer than I had originally wanted, but it was totally worth it.Brett proposed last July and we set…

Finishing Touches

For 5.5 months I dreamed of the day we could start the most fun process of all when it comes to building/buying a house – d e c o r a t i n g ! Brett and I both love the farmhouse look and our former homes were decorated that way, so we already owned a lot of…

Pantry Overhaul

Okay, so we have only been in our home for about two months now and although the visible spaces in our home are super tidy, I am embarrassed how messy some of our closets and cupboards already are (I take the blame). Does anyone else have a space in their home where things that don’t quite have their…

Meals for Marriage

My soon-to-be sister, Mikalah, arranged a night where the ladies in the family would get together at the home of a Kansas City culinarian for a private dinner. At this dinner, she would cook for and entertain us while providing cooking advice and good conversation. Sounds amazing, right? I was beyond excited for this evening. We arrived and…

Showered with Love & Lace

I did not expect to have any bridal showers, but my sister and soon-to-be sister insisted on doing something to celebrate me finding the love of my life, and they both went above and beyond what I ever could have imagined! They each threw me a shower a week apart, so I have been very spoiled lately and…