December 5, 2024 Finds

Penny Tiles: 12 Stunning Home Project Ideas

Penny tiles are a such a good choice when you’re looking to add a lot of style to your home without spending a lot of actual pennies:)

If you’re not already familiar, these are a circular tile roughly the size of real pennies.

Our blue and white bathroom with navy blue penny tile – view the before and after pics here!

12 Chic Examples of Penny Tiles

Interior design enthusiasts are constantly looking for new and creative ways to incorporate visual appeal into the details of their home.

Penny tiles are a great way to accomplish this.

These smaller tiles can give you the chance to add colors and patterns into your home’s decor.

If you’re looking for a way to add this popular design element into your home, today’s post is a great place to start!

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December 3, 2024 Finds

Gifts for Teen Girls (and College Girls) From a Mom of Daughters

Updated October 2026

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This is my most popular gift guide every holiday season, so I gave it a BIG update this year!

My girls are now 24 and 26, but for years they helped me pick their gifts by handing me their own wishlists.

So I’ve learned A LOT about what teen and college girls actually use, and what ends up in the back of the closet.

Below I’m sharing what I learned, the gift ideas I’d buy right now, and what I’d skip.

What I Learned Shopping for My Daughters

Cozy always wins! The best gifts I ever gave my girls were the cozy things. Soft throw blankets, sweatshirts, UGGs and cute socks. They used them constantly.

The flops were the tops and sweaters I picked for them myself. Every time. If they didn’t ask for it, I learned not to guess on clothes.
Get the exact brand they ask for. Teens are loyal to a handful of brands, and a lookalike usually doesn’t go over the same way. If it’s on the wishlist by name, buy that one.