Designed For Living

in home tours

The Sweetest Little Girl Room Makeover by House Seven

Kids bedrooms- the one spot in the house that for the next umpteen years (or only maybe six for our eldest…insert scared face emoji here)it’s  the closest thing our kids will get to having their own home.  It’s so important that our kids’ spaces are a reflection of their personalities but truth be told, this can be a challenge. I don’t typically share my…
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in home tours· Our Home

Mini Fall Home Tour

Welcome to our home! Fall is absolutely my favorite season. Typically the cooler temperatures put us in full-fledged fall mode but this year it’s been so dang warm we’ve had to rely on artificial means of feeling fall-ish- as in sprinkling baby pumpkins like confetti and lighting all the pumpkin scented candles. My motto is ‘less is more’ which is basically my…
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in cocktails· drink

RECIPE: Gin & Tonic Sorbet

It’s not quite summer but we’ve had some gorgeous days here in New Mexico. This calls for a refreshing cocktail!! When you think of New Mexico, you probably think margaritas. And yes, we make a mean margarita in these parts but my favorite drink to make at home and order out is the ever-so classic gin & tonic, preferably with Sapphire…
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in drink· food

Easy Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

My girl, Eliana, is quite the baker. I’m such a proud mama knowing I could not have made a pie like this start to finish at age 12. As soon as  I have up control of the kitchen she ran with it! She modified a recipe (see below) and I think it’s amazing!! She made this for her thirteen year…
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in food· SLOW COOKER

Everyday I’m Slow Cookin’

Some time ago I posted a personal tidbit on how much I appreciate our slow-cooker. Or do you call it a crockpot? Whatever your term, I think we can all agree they’re awesome.   Why do I love slow cookin’ it? Let me count the ways. You mamas out there know that during the week is busy. Having a tasty…
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