We love our wooden cutting boards. They’re classic, durable, and beautiful on the counter. But when it comes to cutting raw meat, wood can be high-maintenance and harder to sanitize properly. For a while, we switched to plastic cutting boards because they’re easy to clean and dishwasher-safe — but the growing concerns around microplastics made us rethink that choice.

So we started looking for non-plastic cutting boards for meat that are easier to clean than wood but don’t rely on traditional plastic surfaces.

Continue reading 6 Best Non-Plastic Cutting Boards for Meat (Safer Kitchen Alternatives) at Patticake Wagner.

Spring is just around the corner and I can’t wait to start spending time outside again. Today I’m sharing the full story behind our outdoor patio transformation, including the design process, building our outdoor fireplace, and installing the pergola.

If you’re planning your own outdoor patio renovation, I hope this post gives you helpful ideas and inspiration. And if you’re just here for the visuals, feel free to scroll down for the before and after photos!

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For over a decade, this little back entry has sat untouched.

Unused.
Undefined.
Full of potential.

Ever since we moved in, I’ve had a quiet vision in the back of my mind: one day, this will be my office.

And we’re finally making it happen!

For years, I’ve been a bit of a work-from-home nomad — floating between our bedroom, the dining room, and the living room.

Continue reading Small Home Office Remodel: Converting Our Unused Back Entryway (Part 1: The Before + Design Plan) at Patticake Wagner.

Finding the right sunscreen for oily, acne-prone skin can be a challenge with so many out on the market. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I’ve suffered from acne since I was a teenager. Determined to find the best option for my skin, I reached out to my wonderful Instagram community to compile a list of the top 5 sunscreens for oily, acne-prone skin.

Before my trip to the Bahamas, I ran out of my Hero Force Shield SPF 30, which had been working okay for me.

Continue reading Top 5 Sunscreens for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin at Patticake Wagner.

Over a year later, we finally painted our guest bedroom & office using Farrow & Ball Pigeon! This is the room where we DIY’d a Murphy bed with built-in inset cabinets (see the tutorial here). I was very excited to reveal it on my Instagram the other day because we are smitten by this paint color! Keep on reading to see the before and after photos, as well as the progression of this room.

Continue reading Our Guest Bedroom & Office Using Farrow & Ball Pigeon at Patticake Wagner.

It’s been one week and four days since I started my new routine and wanted to give you an update on my acne journey. I wasn’t expecting to give an update this early but I could cry looking at the dramatic difference from 11 days ago! I can’t believe it. I’m sharing the details of my current acne treatment routine, along with what I believe is the biggest factor that has been helping my skin.

Continue reading My Acne Treatment Update at Patticake Wagner.

The word “acne” has such a negative connotation to it. Just like with any skin condition, no one really knows the struggle unless you’ve personally dealt with it. For me, it was debilitating, it lowered my self esteem and confidence tremendously. I’ve missed out on so many things because I wanted to hide away. It made me feel like people were judging me as if it’s something I can control.

In this post, I’ll share about my journey with acne, my current hormonal acne situation and treatment plan.

Continue reading My Acne Journey to Clearer Skin at Patticake Wagner.

A few months ago, I asked my Instagram followers for recommendations on the best concealer and foundation for acne-prone skin. Lots of responses poured in! I haven’t used foundation or concealer since high school due to my acne-prone skin. It would feel so heavy and caked on but that may be because it was the cheap Wet & Wild brand.  Now that I’ve entered 40, I’m more confident than ever but still have red and brown spots from old acne scars that I want to conceal while out and about.

Continue reading Most Recommended Best Concealer and Foundation for Acne-Prone Skin at Patticake Wagner.

April Favorites: The most loved items from last month.

Directly Click on Image or Scroll Below to Shop the Favorites

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Not too long ago we installed a beautiful new ceiling light in the girls’ pink bedroom which has made a big difference! It gives out more light and the scalloped detail is so darling.  I wanted to share all the ceiling light options we considered for the girls’ bedroom before deciding on this flush mount one.

READ: PINK BEDROOM MAKEOVER REVEAL FOR OUR TWO GIRLS SHARED ROOM

Bedroom Sources:

Scalloped Flush Mount | Vintage Rug | Bed Frame (Similar Here) | Voile Quilt and Shams | Wicker Shade Lamp | Basket w/ Lid | Globe | Horse Framed Artwork

Beautiful Flush Mount and Semi-Flush Mount Ceiling Light Options

It was so hard to decide because the girls loved all four lighting but option A won their hearts.

Continue reading Beautiful Ceiling Lights for a Girl’s Bedroom at Patticake Wagner.