Jesse Coulter

Back in the early Fall I saw a TV show casting call for first time homeowners in the Austin area who wanted to update a space/room in their home, so you better believe I applied! The application sent by the casting company took me almost two hours to fill out, but in my head I knew it would be worth it if we were chosen. I submitted my living room, garage, and master closet to be considered. We kept moving on to the next round of the process, and I had to submit measurements of our spaces, videos, photos and lots of details of each room. Alex complained (even though he did nothing), and I excitedly kept providing what they needed. We had a Skype call with the casting company, and they sent that video off to the production team that would be shooting the show. As you can guess, they liked us and we were chosen!!!

I think it's extremely important to continue learning throughout your life. Whether that is picking up an instrument, crafting, trying out a new workout, learning a new language, or practicing a new skill. Your brain, body and overall life can only benefit from learning. This year I'm intently focusing on spending less $ on material items and more $ on experiences such as learning a new skill.

I don't know about you but I'm a HUGE fan of receiving Christmas and Holiday cards! I've been guilty of not sending them in the past due to life being crazy, but this year I'm sending them. Years ago most card options were super simple with a verse or holiday saying on it, but these days there are so many ways to personalize them. I've partnered with Minted to show you 5 fun ways to send Holiday cheer rather than a boring old card.

It's no secret October is my favorite month of the year. I love decorating my home to celebrate Halloween and this year I headed to At Home (home decor superstore) to find the perfect items! I'm sharing with you 5 easy ways to decorate for October's spooky and fun holiday!

Photos by Brooke Taelor Photography