We are back for a long-overdue "Trials & Triumphs" episode! It has been a hot minute since Caroline, Taryn, and Liz sat down to share their personal home updates, but they have plenty of stories to catch up on.

Caroline gives a highly anticipated update on her daughter Birdie's room and shares a hilarious PSA about why you should always check your pockets before doing laundry. Plus, the ladies discuss the convenience of plug-in lighting and how to update a space without needing to hire an electrician.

Quick Decorating & Homeowner Takeaways:

The Big Girl Bed Transition: Caroline shares that they finally received Birdie's new bed (which features a handy trundle!). It’s been a great success, and she emphasizes how proud kids get when they have a space that feels like their own "big kid" room.

The Magic of Plug-In Sconces: If you need extra lighting but don't want to hire an electrician or tear into your drywall, plug-in sconces are the way to go. Caroline recommends plug-in swingarm wall sconces (specifically mentioning some great finds from Lamps Plus) as an easy, stylish solution.

Laundry PSA: Always check your pockets! Caroline learned the hard way that accidentally washing a fish oil vitamin will leave your entire load of laundry smelling terribly.

What You’ll Hear on This Episode:

00:00 Welcome back to Trials & Triumphs!

01:25 Caroline’s Triumph: Birdie’s big girl bed has arrived and she loves showing it off

02:00 Navigating the toddler bed transition (and a few minor tumbles)

06:00 Caroline’s Trial: The fish oil vitamin laundry disaster

12:00 Caroline’s Triumph: Updating lighting with plug-in swingarm wall sconces

18:00 Catching up on Taryn and Liz's current home projects and finding the right "Homework Cafe" vibe

Also Mentioned:

⁠Lamps Plus⁠

Shop ⁠Ballard Designs⁠

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Happy Decorating!

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