2015-06-18 22:30
Hi guys! I've been pretty silent for a while. A lot has been going on. First on the horizon is a big move. Yes, my husband and I are moving from Albuquerque, New Mexico back to good ol' Wash… Read More
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2015-06-05 12:00
College students across the nation rejoice! The long semester has finally come to a close and with the conclusion of finals, we can now venture into three long months of lazy summer… Read More
2015-05-04 22:02
If you have yet to discover the fantastic world of Seraphina by Rachel Hartman, now may be the perfect time. You've probably been watching the latest season of Game of Thrones and been wonde… Read More
2015-04-29 12:00
Prepare yourself, the rest of the pictures aren't going to be so pretty. A little background before we get started. I stumbled across the blog Unfancy by Caroline and became inspired by her… Read More
2015-04-27 16:46
On a request, we're channeling Olivia Pope in this week's Scandal-ous Fashion Friday. Both on and off screen, actress Kerry Washington is know for her sophisticated style. Through crisp… Read More
2015-04-27 16:38
Nothing quite like a bright blue manicure to get rid of the grey day blues. Don't forget to add a little extra bling.Nail Polish: Essie's Bikini So Teeny Index Finger Rings: H&M Jeans: A… Read More
2015-04-24 01:17
If you have a some Crock Pot Chicken Chili left over from yesterday and aren't quite feeling the stew vibe, make a sandwich! It's great for a quick, easy, and healthy lunch. I used rosemary… Read More
2015-04-20 12:00
It is still April showers season and there's nothing quite like hunkering down with a warm bowl of stew when it is raining outside. Even better if there is barely any prep-work and you can j… Read More
2015-04-20 04:21
Picture taken by John Knox - Edited by Lauren Sometimes there isn't anything better than a sparkling drink on winter morning to keep you feeling perky. My ideal Saturday morning is waking up… Read More
2015-04-20 04:17
How To: Make Home has been revamped! We have an official new domain name (www.how2makehome.com), but the old url will still re-direct to our website. The template and logo have also been dra… Read More
2015-04-20 03:59
The sun is back and so is Fashion Friday!After a bit of a rainy week here in Washington, it's nice to have a return to warm spring weather. The sun is shinning, the birds are chirping, and w… Read More
2015-04-20 03:57
Spring has sprung and so has the start of festival season! There are countless music festivals going on throughout the summer all over the country, but the one to kick it all off is the in… Read More
2015-04-20 03:57
My husband and I love Ramen bowls, but I've never made them myself before. This weekend I thought I'd try to make a traditional Ramen as a surprise for my husband. I wasn't totally confident… Read More
2015-04-20 03:55
They say April showers bring May flowers, but here in Washington we are more than ready for the showers to stop and return to the sunny spring. Even though its raining and… Read More
2015-03-20 14:59
Despite the joy of the holiday season and the beauty of fresh fallen snow, there always comes a time when I am simply ready for the end of these dreary winter days and for the sunshine to… Read More
2015-03-13 12:00
Happy Friday the 13th! This week, we're trying our luck by taking a walk on the wild side.This tough, edgy look is incredibly easy to pull off. All we did was pair a plain white tee and pla… Read More
2015-03-06 13:00
This week's Fashion Friday is brought to you from the great outdoors! Along with the darling miss Jenn, here are the ins and outs of how to stay fashionable yet functional when out in the… Read More
2015-02-27 13:00
Spring is just around the corner and here at HTMH, we can't wait for the warm weather!But just because there's still a chill in the air doesn't mean you have to stick to your heavy winter w… Read More
2015-02-20 13:00
Out in the middle of no where Washington is a little abandoned school house and bus, obviously the perfect place for some pictures.Local quirk goes beyond landmarks. I found my perfect too c… Read More
2015-02-13 13:00
Happy Valentine's!While in Paris, I luckily had the foresight to do a Valentine’s theme photo shoot in the cutest little apartment. Whether getting ready for a night out or dressing… Read More
2015-02-06 20:52
What's black and white and red all over? It's Jamie in Paris!While visiting my parents in Europe over the holidays, I had the opportunity to see the Eiffel Tower with my boyfriend, Chris (wh… Read More
2015-01-30 13:00
Fashion Friday is back, this time with a classic British feel!Scarf: Burberry; Trench: H&M; Pants: Basic Denim.While visiting my parents in England over Christmas, I fell in love with t… Read More
2015-01-09 13:00
Happy New Year!Like most of you, I gave up all attempts at healthy living over the holidays and my pants now fit a little tighter because of it. So, along with most the rest of the wo… Read More
2015-01-07 13:00
Whether you want a decadent breakfast or a breakfast for dinner feel, have we got the meal for you! Jamie (Instagram: @browneyelovely) put together scrumptious looking meal... and this one w… Read More
2015-01-06 15:58
It's been crazy for me lately so I haven't gotten around to as much on here as I would like. However, on my second blog (I freelance for The Life Change Institute) I've published a couple ne… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
With my parents visiting for the week I figured no vacation to Albuquerque could be complete without a day trip to The City Different, or Santa Fe. The oldest capital in the United States, w… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
While my parents are here I've been showing them some of my favorite places around the city. In Albuquerque we have a joint Aquarium, Bio-Park, and Zoo. We spent all day Monday out in the su… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
My parents are here to visit! They arrived on Saturday and we spent a low key day letting them adjust to the time change. We have already been to a few fun places and have a lot more planned… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I've always been fairly happy with my hair. It curls easily with an iron, holds styles easily, and is so stick straight on it's own that I never need to flat iron. But guys, I'm envious of e… Read More
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