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Continue reading →: just me, mixing in mayonnaiseEvery time spring even hints at arriving, I crave my grandma’s tuna pasta salad with onions, celery, peas, tuna, and yes, plenty of mayonnaise. My daughter and Gen Z as a whole say “absolutely not” there is mayo in there! But I’m determined to bring mayo back from the dead.…
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Continue reading →: just me, food preppingMy version of food prep is simple: washed fruit, hard-boiled eggs, freshly shredded cheese, and a few “adult Lunchables” ready to grab. Nothing revolutionary just enough prep to make real life easier. What do you do for food/meal prepping?
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Continue reading →: just me, living here: Easing Into ChristmasThis year I stepped away from trends and embraced a traditional Christmas full of memory and meaning. Decorating early gave me the space to enjoy the process, slow down, and reflect on what the season really means to me. Sentimental ornaments, handmade touches, rich colors, and that cozy old-fashioned glow……
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Continue reading →: just me, loafing about: Izzio everything sourdough breadIzzio Artisan Bakery Everything Sourdough Review A soft, mild sourdough made with just three ingredients: flour, water, and salt and coated in poppy, flax, garlic, and onion. It’s tender and chewy (more Wonder Bread than crusty sourdough), with a subtle flavor that works best for avocado toast or breakfast sandwiches.…
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Continue reading →: just me, cooking: toast, a bowl of fruit, a sip of coffee – my kind of breakfastSpoiler: I do not want 3 eggs with cottage cheese every day. I do not want turkey bacon ever. I can’t be pressured with these food choices in the morning. And yes, sometimes a girl just wants to sit down with her coffee, a slice (or two) of warm, buttery…
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Continue reading →: just me, loafing about: rustic italian loaf from CostcoI tested Costco’s Rustic Italian Bread from the Kirkland bakery, and here’s my take: it’s a solid, dependable loaf but not a showstopper. The crust is a bit thick, the crumb more dense than soft, but it does make an amazing grilled cheese. Read my full review on just me,…
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Continue reading →: just me, and La Roche-PosayWho else grew up in the 90’s scrubbing their face with Oil-Free Acne Wash? 🙋♀️ I thought oil-free meant healthy skin, turns out it meant dry, itchy, and irritated skin. After years of trial and error (and a lot of wasted money), I finally found my face care staples. I’m…
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Continue reading →: just me, loafing around: harvest multigrain bagels with cranberries & seedsCurrently living on Aldi’s Harvest Bagels and pretending it’s always fall 🍂 They’re back and I’m hoarding them like a squirrel 🐿️Read my first “just me, loafing about” Blog to find out why they deserve a spot in your pantry this fall, before they are gone. 🛒✨
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Continue reading →: just me, facing the hairy truthWhen it comes to hair removal, I keep it simple. No fancy routines, just the products that actually work for me. These are my real-life, everyday tools. 🪒 Venus Moistureglide Razor: Hands down my favorite razor. You don’t even need shaving cream (one less thing to pack or clutter the…
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Continue reading →: just me, nude…makeupLooking for a makeup routine that actually works for daily wear? These are the products I reach for again and again. Easy, quality products, and age-friendly. Shop my recommendations here.
Hello,
I’m Kristin
aka Kiki, a dreamer, doer, and daydream decorator living in Louisville, Kentucky. I share my home with my husband, our college-age daughter, and two high maintenance landlords named Magnolia and Briar.
By day, I juggle multiple part-time jobs, including working for a home staging and design company and by night, I scroll through dreamy real estate listings and Hampton private chefs Instagram and imagine the life I’d live if I lived there.
Welcome to just me, living here a space where I pretend to be the homeowner and designer of beautiful homes that are (sadly) not mine. I create mood boards, and design ideas, all while living my very real, very ordinary life in my own home.
Some days I might be me showcasing a multi-million dollar riverfront stunner, and the next it’s just me… sharing my favorite products, throwing together dinner, ordering mocktails, eating bread or planting radishes (that nobody eats).
This blog is my love letter to the life I dream about and the real one I live. It’s part inspiration, part pretend, and part practical. A little home design, a little gardening, a little cooking, a little drinking, and a whole lot of honest living.
Thanks for being here, it means a lot to a girl with big dreams, a lot of love to share and a messy little house. 🌿✨
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