One of my first design projects post-kids and post-Covid was updating a basic builder, first floor powder room for a fellow mom friend. She has existing textured walls with holes to be patched. I chose vertical shiplap panels to cover wall and holes on main vanity wall and add a traditional feel. They come primed
Decor
Lillian’s Big Girl Bedroom
Since we moved into this house in 2019, I’ve had big dreams for her big girl bedroom. Pink was an obvious choice while she’s still so young, but I went with a much warmer pink than I did in her nursery, and I DID let her choose from the paint swatched I brought home. (*It’s
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5 Things
Five Faves | February ’22
My top five favorite finds and fashion from February 2022. Art Prints by Minted Honestly, I really did like my 9 family pics hung here in the family room. But after straightening them for the 100th time from the kids playing on the couch, I knew it was time for a change. I went back
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Clean Living
Sustainable Swaps
Over the past several years I’ve made conscious efforts to reduce the carbon footprint and waste we make at the Henesy House. Over the past several months I’ve worked on this post bit by bit to share the sustainable swaps that we’ve made and encourage you to do the same. Not only do these simple
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Five Faves | January ’22
Last year I started a series of 5 posts about my 5 favorite items and pieces I’ve acquired in the past month. As life and motherhood got too busy, I fell off towards the last half of the year. So I’m giving it another go this year! Links are provided when possible and some may
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Business
Milwaukee Female Owned Small Businesses
For a while now I’ve wanted to compile a list of local Milwaukee, female owned small businesses. We can refer to this list, not only at the holidays, but year ’round to help support our local woman and mothers in pursuing their passions and growing their empires! Listed below in alphabetical order. Please submit any
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Fall
Family Photos 2021
Photography by DoubleYou Photography My heart is so happy with these pictures of our completed family of four! The last time we had a session with Kejt of Double You Photography was while I was 9 months pregnant with Bennett (HERE). Now that he is a year old and is starting to stand and walk,
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Fall
Style | Fall 2021
Sleeveless tunic sweater & Skinny jean Printed blouse & Flare jeans Shacket, bodysuit & Skinny jeans Photography: Moon & Wolf Co. Tunic Sweater – H&MSkinny Jeans – SoHo BoutiqueBlouse (Similar) – H&MFlare Jeans – Ryloo BoutiqueShacket – SoHo BoutiqueHat – H&M
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Inspiration
Moon Child by Lake Michigan
All these boho vibes, by Lake Michigan, under the summer moon was the perfect way to end my 40th photo shoot. This backless blue maxi dress and head scarf on the rocks near the water was a WHOLE damn mood. But the truth is, truly I am a moon child. Those born in the sign
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Five Faves | July 2021
Gucci Crossbody Drink Dispenser Studded Bustier Magnetic Baby-proofing Baby Friendly Ottoman July was my birthday month, so the Gucci bag (swoon!) and the studded bustier were not like my other typical purchases and favorites. But oh so fabulous! And Bennett started standing and getting into everything so the magnetic cabinet locks and round ottoman were
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Life
40 thoughts & things I’ve learned by 40
YOU are the universe. I am the universe observing myself as you. Everything is a frequency. Literally everything. Learn your traumas and shame triggers as soon as and as best as possible to grow out of them. We can’t really understand any thing until we’ve experienced it. Period. People will disappoint you. Chances are everyone will
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Five Faves | June 2021
Scalloped Patio Umbrella GoPure Pod Responsible Products kitchen baggies ~ *** Use code “LAUREN11504″ for 10% off! use code “LAUREN11504” for 10% off site wide at Responsible Products.com Cozy Earth Men’s bamboo jogger set ***Use code “CE-LHENESY” for 40% off Cozy Earth bamboo! 100% PURE clean beauty