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Modern Backyard Patio Design

May 21, 2023May 22, 2023 - Sarah 3 Comments
modern backyard patio ideas

This post is in partnership with RugsUSA. All opinions are my own. My favorite perch this time of year is our backyard covered patio. We have it setup like a cozy living room with a modern patio design. I love how the sun rises and streams through the trees and onto the porch. We haveRead more

Posted in OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged backyard, home, home decor, landscaping, patio

Backyard Patio Finds

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 - Sarah Leave a comment

I love visiting the garden center at Walmart for inexpensive plants and decor items that are on trend. The planters are always my fav and my house is filled with their large tropical houseplants. I use them to turn my backyard into a summer oasis and then bring them indoors to help with clean airRead more

Posted in OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged backyard, outdoor, patio, Walmart

DIY Planter Posts for String Lights – Backyard Patio Ideas

September 1, 2019September 3, 2020 - Sarah 75 Comments
DIY Planter Posts for String Lights - Backyard Patio

I knew I wanted string lights implemented into our backyard patio somehow, but I wasn’t quite sure how to hang them above our uncovered dining area. We decided to build DIY planter posts to serve as a hanging point for our string lights and it turned out SOOOOO good! How to Make DIY Planter PostsRead more

Posted in diy projects, OUR HOME - Tagged backyard, diy, patio

Cozy Modern Patio Reveal

August 17, 2018April 24, 2019 - Sarah 11 Comments
Cozy Modern Patio Reveal - covered outdoor patio with Hunter Fan from Costco - Farmhouse Patio - Bohemian Patio - Boho Patio #patio #patiogoals #backpatio #coveredpatio #backyard #outdoorfurniture #outdoorsectional #pouf #outdoorrug #outdoorfan #Hunterfan #RugsUSA #DonglinFurniture

I finally get to reveal my cozy modern patio with you guys! I have been on the hunt all spring and summer for the perfect outdoor sectional that would create a lounge area on our covered back patio. The covered portion of our back patio is about a 9×13 foot space – just big enoughRead more

Posted in OUR HOME - Tagged deal, decor, farmhouse, home, lifestyle, outdoor, patio, products

Modern Farmhouse Patio Inspiration

June 22, 2018April 24, 2019 - Sarah 1 Comment
Modern Farmhouse Backyard Patio Inspiration - Outdoor Sectional, Patio Inspiration, Covered Porch Ideas, Backyard Design, Outdoor Furniture, Dream Patio, Bohemian Patio #Patio #backyard #outdoordesign

I CANNOT wait to style and design my backyard patio with the modern farmhouse style of my home. We are just waiting for our concrete to get poured and our yard to be seeded and finished. The anticipation of having a yard during the summer is killing me. The kids are going crazy because weRead more

Posted in OUR HOME - Tagged decor, design, farmhouse, patio, products
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I'm Sarah, lifestyle blogger at SUGAR MAPLE notes, a blog about home, family, and motherhood. I share my love for home decor and parties with my audience as well as motherhood and family topics. I live in Wisconsin, love to travel, but home is ultimately where my heart is. Come feel at home with me and get inspired to elevate everyday moments into something special!

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What I’ve read, what I’m reading, and what’s next
What I’ve read, what I’m reading, and what’s next on my TBR 📚☕️

✨ Read: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
⭐️ Read: The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
📖 Currently reading: Happy Place by Emily Henry
🎧 Listening to: The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
📚 Up next: It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica + Salty by Kate Myers

So… what should I read next?! 👀 And tell me what’s currently on YOUR nightstand!

#Bookstagram #CurrentlyReading #BookRecommendations #WhatImReading #BookLovers


If you saw my last Reel, you watched me thrift eve
If you saw my last Reel, you watched me thrift everything for this family adventure basket. 🧺✨ If you missed it, go check that one out first to come thrift with me!

Now for the fun part… here’s a closer look at everything I found! From books and games to the cutest little tea caddy and all the sweet surprises tucked inside, I love how this adventure basket came together. I already know we’re going to make so many fun memories with it.

Which find is your favorite? 💛

#ThriftFinds #FamilyAdventure #ThriftHaul #CozyHome #WisconsinMom


There’s something so fun about starting with one l
There’s something so fun about starting with one little idea and seeing where the thrift aisles take you.

For this challenge, I set out to create a family adventure basket using only Goodwill finds, and I love how it came together! From books and games to little surprises tucked inside the sweetest tea caddy, every item has a story.

One of my favorite things about shopping at Goodwill is discovering unique, budget friendly treasures you won’t find anywhere else. And every purchase helps connect people to work and supports job assistance services in our communities.

What would you put in your own family adventure basket? 🧺💛

#ad @goodwillgreatermc #GoodwillFinds #ThriftedHome #ThriftWithPurpose #FamilyFun


Middle school, here we come! 🥹🎒 We had so much fu
Middle school, here we come! 🥹🎒

We had so much fun picking out her school supplies this year, and I can’t believe how much more “grown up” everything feels. Sharing all of our favorite finds in case you’re getting ready for back-to-school shopping too!

Everything from this haul is linked here in my LTK. ✨ Drop “School Supplies” for the details!

#BackToSchool #SchoolSupplyHaul #MiddleSchoolMom #MomLife #BackToSchoolShopping

🛍️🛒 https://liketk.it/6jP8I


Just one of those summer days that filled our cups
Just one of those summer days that filled our cups. ☀️🌊

We spent the day at the beach, soaked up every minute of the sunshine, and finished it off with ice cream… because that’s just how a beach day should end. 🍦

The unexpected highlight? Levi’s cousins buried him in the sand and covered him with chips so the seagulls would come to him. 😂 He was all in on the plan and stayed perfectly still, completely committed to seeing if it would work.

These are the little moments that end up becoming our favorite memories. 💙 

📍Sheboygan, Wisconsin - Lake Michigan

#BeachDay #SummerMemories #FamilyAdventures #MidwestMom #MakingMemories


When Jeremy and I first got married, we bought a l
When Jeremy and I first got married, we bought a little ski boat and spent our first two summers renting a tiny lake house. Those are still some of my favorite memories.

Then we got pregnant with our first baby, sold the boat, and told ourselves, “One day we’ll buy another one.”

For years, we heard the same things: Boats aren’t worth it. They’re expensive. They’re a lot of work.

And honestly? They’re right about one thing… they do take work.

But so do most of the best things in life.

Not every purchase has to be an investment that grows your bank account. Some investments grow your family, your memories, your traditions, and your quality of life.

When people say a boat is a depreciating asset, I can’t help but smile. Because while the boat may lose value on paper, every summer it gives us another sunset, another laugh, another tubing adventure, another memory we’ll never get back.

To us, that’s the kind of investment that’s worth making. ❤️🚤

#BoatLife #FamilyMemories #LakeLife #SummerTraditions #WorthEveryMoment



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