Now that the Christmas rush is behind us, its time to regroup, reflect and make some kick ass New Years resolutions. This year is a little bit different for me when it comes to goal setting... where most of my resolutions in the past had more superficial goals in mind, this year I'm all business. At first glance you might think I'm all pretty in pink with my interiors and even my personal appearance, but beneath that carefully branded surface theres a bit more that meets the eyes. One of the biggest undertakings I took on as a new business owner was starting this blog. There was so much to learn behind the scenes and I'm still learning new things every day. Why am I telling your this? Because there is no better time to start your own blog than right now. Some people shy away from the whole blogging world because it just seems so saturated. While there may be a ton of successful bloggers already making their marks, think of how many readers are out there that you can reach. All the Instagram accounts, all the Pinterest Moms, all the brands that are constantly scouting for new influencers to work with. I can't even begin to describe how rewarding it is to see your work featured on other accounts (see my kitchen on Studio Mcgee HERE) or to be contacted by companies in your niche to try out their products (stay tuned for an exciting collaboration to come). At times it can seem so daunting but once your blogging foundation has been laid the sky really is the limit when it comes to growth. So if your ready to take the leap and start your blog, or grow your blog from a hobby to a business keep reading for my 5 Blogging Tips for the New Year.

Cape Cods have always had a special place in my design heart. When we were just 23 my husband and I purchased a quant little Cape Cod of my dreams. It had dormer windows with planked walls and one tiny bathroom for all to share. It was tiny but it was mine and I loved it! We only lasted there a whooping 4 months before we had to move for work, which in hindsight was probably a good thing since we popped out 2 more kids shortly after. Can you imagine 5 people sharing 1 bathroom?? Umm no thanks. Anyway, ever since we made the move to our now cookie cutter house, I have been yearning for some architectural details in my life. And these Cape Cods do not dissapoint. Shiplap galore, washed wood and white on white details are what my coastal loving dreams are made of. Here are some of my favorite Cape Cod homes of Pinterest lately.