HI, I’m Niña
“I’m a lifestyle blogger from Des Moines, Iowa. You can always find me with a Starbucks or Caribou drink in my hand…I’m trying to avoid that caffeine headache 😉 I am a stay at home working mom who loves to rearrange and decorate my house. Four kids keep me busy, and I’m a perfect example of a hotmess mom.”
Last week was a busy week at our house! I had posted on my Instagram stories a tent getting set up, and no it wasn't for a birthday party or a house party. It was for a photo shoot! The 2022 Better Homes and Gardens outdoor living collection was photographed at[...]
There were definitely some things that went wrong when building our new house. One that really threw me over the edge was the exterior shake siding...so much that it was the reason why I stopped sharing the outside of our house. Dramatic? Maybe. There were som[...]
I'm so excited to share with you this video Cecilia and I did for Better Homes and Gardens + Home Depot! It was a pleasure working with James and Jessica Erwin from Des Moines, Iowa. We love how their outdoor space turned out! What a transformation![...]
I'm so excited to share with you the production images of our Cambek garage doors! The previous garage door blog post was all about the inspection stage, and now it's time to make our 5 garage doors which are 4 in the front and 1 in the basement. Our contact, Ni[...]
Today, I wanted to share my family's favorite mini muffin recipe! Banana + peanut butter + chocolate chips = the perfect combination! Even better that it's flourless. We've been making these for years, and it's so easy to make. You can find this type of recipe[...]
Thank you Walmart, one of my favorite brands, for sponsoring this post! It's officially summer, and we are enjoying our pool at the new house! I usually fill up our pool house freezer with some ice cream bars, but I thought why not have an ice cream maker? W[...]
About My Style
I love a variety of styles, but the one that I always gravitate towards is the coastal farmhouse style. I love a home that’s bright and neutral with touches of soft pastel colors. The kids’ bedroom/bathroom and the basement are areas where I experiment with different styles and use more bold or moody colors.