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Castle On Lydell: Kitchen Transformation

Castle On Lydell: Kitchen Transformation

Ah, the heart of the home. A good kitchen can make or break a home, and I’m sure we’ve all seen it happen on House Hunters. The home really centers around a kitchen. After all, it’s where we cook nourishing meals for our loved ones. 

Castle On Lydell: Powder Room Transformation

Castle On Lydell: Powder Room Transformation

A common theme while designing the Castle is decisiveness. I had a clear vision of what I wanted for each and every room. It’s hard to explain it. I knew I wanted the original character of the home to shine through. And, it’s almost like 

Castle on Lydell: Dining Room Transformation

Castle on Lydell: Dining Room Transformation

Welcome back to the Castle on Lydell. It’s been awhile, but like I mentioned in my last post, designing the perfect space takes time. Today I’d like to welcome you to my dining room. Let’s call it the belly of the home: it’s where we 

Castle on Lydell: Living Room Transformation

Castle on Lydell: Living Room Transformation

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. If that’s the case, then I’d say the living room is the arms. It opens up and wraps it’s visitors in a warm and cozy embrace. The living room invites people to truly “stay awhile”. 

Day in the Life: Sunday

Day in the Life: Sunday

I feel like there are 2 teams on this topic, you either love Sunday’s or you hate them. On one hand, Sunday’s mean the weekend is almost over and we have to return to the mundane routines of work-week life. Trust me, I get it. 

Cycle Syncing 101: Breaking Down the Luteal Phase

Cycle Syncing 101: Breaking Down the Luteal Phase

And just like that, we’ve come to the conclusion of the menstrual cycle. Today we’re discussing the final “season”: fall. Also known as the luteal phase. This is personally my favorite phase. I’m an earth sign and an introvert, so it really feels on brand 

Cycle Syncing 101: Breaking Down the Ovulatory Phase

Cycle Syncing 101: Breaking Down the Ovulatory Phase

Welcome back to Women’s Health Month here on LHLW. I hope you’re learning something new about your body and why you act and feel the way you do. Have you downloaded a cycle tracking app? I certainly hope so. It’s such an incredible learning tool 

Cycle Syncing 101: Breaking Down the Menstrual & Follicular Phases

Cycle Syncing 101: Breaking Down the Menstrual & Follicular Phases

Happy Women’s Health Month! I couldn’t let this opportunity pass me by. I’m so excited to be breaking down cycle syncing even more, and share with you some of my favorite tips and tricks. I am not a professional by any means, but I’ve done 

Olivia’s Favorites: April 2023

Olivia’s Favorites: April 2023

Where the heck did April go? It was a crazy month to say the least. I was truly busy every single weekend: my mom visited, I traveled to Minneapolis, Fort Lauderdale, New York City and my parent’s house in Illinois. And now it’s practically May! 

Cycle Syncing: Rituals that Help my Hormones

Cycle Syncing: Rituals that Help my Hormones

As you may have read, I’m on a hormone healing journey. I’ve made a ton of lifestyle changes and additions to keep my body happy. The thing about your hormones is that every system in your body plays a part. For example, if your lymphatic 

Cycle Syncing 101: What is It & How to Start

Cycle Syncing 101: What is It & How to Start

I love being a woman, but it’s not without its challenges. One of those challenges I’ve been exposed to recently is women’s health. What started this journey was trying to lose the same 12 pounds for over 2 years. I’m someone who works out 5 

Tips for Taking Your Cooking Game to the Next Level

Tips for Taking Your Cooking Game to the Next Level

As I get older I think cooking is becoming my favorite past time. I honestly love creating new, delicious and nourishing meals for me and my family. When I got into junior high, I stopped watching cartoons and Disney channel after school and started watching 

Castle on Lydell: Basement Transformation

Castle on Lydell: Basement Transformation

Every house has the eye sore room. It doesn’t get a lot of love or attention, but it ends up being the catchall. For the Castle, that room was our basement tv room. It’s hidden away from the main traffic of the house, and was 

Olivia’s Favorites: March 2023

Olivia’s Favorites: March 2023

Welcome back! March was a quiet month for me. I started the month off with a work trip to Palm Desert, CA and have been trying to rest and recharge ever since. Introverted life, am I right? I really am not a fan of March.