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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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And in the middle of the mess, we found what truly
And in the middle of the mess, we found what truly matters most… people.

 “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”

My parents showed up first thing in the morning and immediately jumped into hours of shop-vacuuming, carrying things outside, drying, sorting, and washing. My brother-in-law went to Menards for even more equipment, then he and my sister took the kids, entertained them, and fed them lunch. My mother-in-law brought lunch for everyone, then took the kids for the afternoon and fed them dinner. My brother brought extra dehumidifiers and blowers. Friends, neighbors, and even our insurance agent stopped by or reached out, all offering a helping hand.

And that’s what I’ll remember.

When life feels heavy, look for the people. The people are what matter. If you are surrounded by those who show up for you, love you, and carry the load alongside you, then you are rich in all the ways that count.

Today was hard. Things were damaged, and some were lost. But everything will be okay.

Perspective changes everything. Stuff is just stuff. What remains is the kindness, the generosity, and the reminder that we are never meant to carry hard things alone.

If you’re going through something difficult, lean on the people around you. Thank God for the blessings that show up in the middle of the mess. And never underestimate the power of the helpers.

Because in the end, they are what make even the hardest days feel possible.


To our dear friend Kaleb,

It almost feels overuse
To our dear friend Kaleb,

It almost feels overused to say the world lost a bright light too soon, but that is exactly how I would describe the loss of our dear friend Kaleb.

He brought positivity and joy into every space he entered, no matter what was happening. Every time my husband and I left time spent with Kaleb and Hilary, we felt lighter, happier, and grateful. Their conversations were always inspiring. We would talk about our families, life goals, vacations, marriage, and all the things that make life meaningful. They had a way of making ordinary moments feel special.

Kaleb and Hilary were the kind of couple you instantly recognized as soulmates. They were true partners in every sense. Best friends, parents, companions, and the kind of marriage others admire and look up to. Together, they showed that life can be more joyful when it is shared fully and wholeheartedly.

Kaleb was my husband’s best friend and the best man in our wedding because he truly was the best. He showed up for the people in his life in ways that mattered. His two sons could not have asked for a better father - whether he was coaching baseball, setting up fun backyard activities, or taking them fishing, he gave them memories that will last forever.

When someone is taken so suddenly, at only 42 years old, it is impossible not to ask why. Why him? Why now? We had a group chat called 🍻 CHEERS TO BEERS 🍻 where we joked, laughed, and planned our next adventures. Our last conversation was about taking a beach vacation together, dreaming about all the places we wanted to go.

These are the kinds of friendships you expect to grow old with. The kind you imagine sharing future milestones, vacations, and decades of memories together.

We are going to miss you deeply, Kaleb.

A saying my dad shared with us captured this painful experience so well:
“There is no greater sorrow than to remember happy times. Trust in God’s promises provides the hope of how we are to abide in the tension, that something so sweet has now passed. Remember, you are dust, but are called to glory.”

Your life was a gift, and your light will continue in the people who loved you.


When you open your email and your favorite nontoxi
When you open your email and your favorite nontoxic swap brand @caraway_home features YOU in their entire email 🤯✨

And yes it’s true. These baking sheets are incredible. I’ve tested them side by side with other pans and the difference is real. Cookies bake more evenly, slide right off, and cleanup is effortless. I truly can’t say enough good things. I love my cookware and bakeware so much.

Next on my wish list the double burner griddle and round cake pan 👀

What’s on your list?

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 #FriendsofCaraway #nontoxicliving #cleanhome #cookwarelove #bakingessentials


I bought two plain cakes and decided to trust the
I bought two plain cakes and decided to trust the vision… and somehow a whole little fairy garden came to life 🧚✨

Nothing fancy, just sprinkles, shimmer, and a little imagination. Watching it all come together made it feel even more special than ordering one.

Would you ever try decorating your own birthday cake, or are you team “leave it to the pros”? 🌸

#fairygardenparty #diybirthdaycake #momlifeunfiltered #kidsbirthdayideas #wisconsinmom


Happy birthday to my sweet Olivia Jay 🌈

My rainbo
Happy birthday to my sweet Olivia Jay 🌈

My rainbow baby, such a special part of our family. You love dancing, your baby doll Mandy (never forget Mandy 💕), and relaxing with your thumb and a little hair twirl. Your favorite color changes by the hour, but your love for French fries? That’s forever 🍟

You can craft with me for hours and never want to stop, and you are fearless in everything you try - swim, gymnastics, ballet… you jump right in with that brave little heart of yours.

Everywhere you go, you light up the room. You ask everyone their name, introduce yourself, and somehow leave every store with a new friend. You love your Disney princesses, baby dolls, Barbies, dresses, and all the fancy shoes.

You tell me you’re a big girl now… but sweet girl, you will always be my baby.

We love you more than words could ever hold. 💖


I thrifted this box before vacation… and I have ZE
I thrifted this box before vacation… and I have ZERO memory of what’s inside 😅

All I remember is it felt heavy, breakable… and apparently I was already in a Christmas state of mind 🎄

Is it too early to thrift Christmas… or is this actually genius?? 😂

This could be the best haul or a full “what was I thinking” moment. Let’s find out together 👀

#thriftfinds #thrifthaul #christmasdecor #thriftedhome #mysterybox



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