Mitzi Perkins, A Lifestyle Blog

Transforming My Health: A Two-Year Journey

Wow! Has it really been two years since I last wrote a blog post? So much has happened during this time. The most significant event has been starting my health journey. I’ve learned a great deal, and I am especially grateful to my sister for urging me to seek answers before I ended up with autoimmune issues like her and our mom. Beginning My Health Journey I knew I wanted to address the root causes of my health problems and hoped to get ahead of my symptoms before they developed into full-blown autoimmune disorders. In January 2022, I contracted COVID-19, which left me dealing with chronic fatigue despite maintaining a healthy diet. Soon after, I experienced diagnoses & symptoms of ... read more

Pura Diffuser Plug-ins | My Favorite Scent

Taking a Pura Vida approach when selecting my favorite Pura diffuser scent. When it comes to home fragrance, the Pura Diffuser Plug-In system is hands down my favorite (here's why)! Especially during seasons when our schedules are hectic. I love that I can pick scents that make my home smell like my favorite candles, even when I am not home long enough to light and enjoy said candles! From different scent types to brands, Pura has a wide variety of fragrances to pick from. When it comes to picking a favorite, I can never pick just one (and I usually don't)! However, the ONE scent that I always have on hand year round is Capri Blue Volcano. Volcano by Capri Blue is just a fresh ... read more

Easy DIY for the Fourth of July!

I love decorating for the seasons, however, I don't always have the space to store all of the wreaths that I would love to create! My favorite go-to is a hanging door basket! I grabbed one on Amazon a few years ago and it has been my go-to when I want to create a seasonal door wreath! I've stuffed it with bunches of silk wildflowers, mums, and tulips! When I'm done for the season, I store the ribbon and florals in a rubbermaid tote and place new seasonal florals in! I saw these poppy bunches at Michael's a few weeks back, I knew that I wanted a big basket of red, white, and blue florals for summer! My one secret to throwing these stems into the basket? Recycling plastic bags and stuffing ... read more

Petit Fours: My favorite Spring Dessert

There is just something about these little cakes that remind me of spring! They are the perfect serving, moist, and taste just like wedding cake. Most importantly, they remind me of home! In south Louisiana, white wedding cake flavor is a staple. When I moved to the Houston area over 10 years ago, I realized that there were some things that Louisianians do better! One of those is the Petit Four! A little cake that is jam packed full of flavor and is served at bridal showers, baby showers, tea parties, and readily available at pretty much any little bakery in the state! We love popping into at Keller's or Pouparts bakery in Lafayette and grabbing a treat on our way back to Houston! A few ... read more

Spring Arrangment with Dollar Spot Florals

My mom taught me from a very early age, to never discount a dollar store or a discount section. Over the years, I've found some really great things! One of my favorite finds are faux tulips from the Dollar Spot at Target! Last year, I scored some really pretty buds and this year I found some gorgeous large tulips! I knew exactly what vase that I wanted to use! Although, when I got home, I realized that the vase was just a tad too tall for my stems. That's when I remembered this hack! I took a clear ramekin and set it in the inside of the vase, then I filed it with some little moss stones (another dollar spot find)! Not only did it camoflage the ramekin, but it added a nice little ... read more

Easy to Assemble Faux Orchid Arrangement

When it comes to home decor, I love to deconstruct trends and figure out how to make them myself. It's something my mom taught me how to do growing up. When I spotted this bowl in the kitchen aisle at Home Goods, I knew immediately that I wanted to make an orchid arrangement. A friend had a similar arrangement and I always admired it! Secondly, I wanted to try my hand at using realistic florals made out of latex. How real do they look, well Josh had to ask twice (and he helped me cut the orchid stems). With the bowl in hand and an Amazon order (linked here) on the way, I headed to Hobby Lobby for the rest of the supplies! I picked up some styrofoam circles and a bag of moss and ... read more

Curate an expensive looking gallery wall on the cheap!

Many years ago, I purchased an old Audubon print from Etsy. When I took it in to have it framed, the associate made a comment on how expensive these prints were and how they were beautiful investments. Fast forward 10 years and they are digitally available and the most popular prints are available through Pottery Barn. When we repainted our home in 2020, I knew that I wanted an on trend and symetrical gallery wall. One that would make a statement on this large wall without investing a ton of money. Another challenge was finding artwork for the frames, I wanted something beautiful and subtle in a variety of colors. Something that would be timeless and coordinate with my ever evolving ... read more

4 things I’ve learned from settling my parents estate after loss

Life is always throwing curve balls. Summer of 2021 threw the biggest one I have yet to experience. When dad passed away, my siblings and I didn't have the slightest idea of what we would have to deal with. We thought that we would bring my dad's will to a lawyer and everything would magically work itself out. Nobody prepares you for the list of legalities that have to get done while you are trying to grieve. I felt like I had to put myself on auto pilot so that we could get everything settled. Only then, could I allow myself to grieve and unpack the trauma associated with his passing. The one thing that I did find is that information is not easily available on how to deal on how to ... read more

Hampr – The Uber of Laundry

Let me tell you about my new best friend! Hampr is a laundry service that will pick up your laundry from your doorstep, wash according to your requested settings and then deliver it to your doorstep the next day. It arrives folded and ready to be put away! Laundry is my most despised chore. Using Hampr makes it so easy to delegate out the majority of our laundry so that it is one less task on my list. Signing up is so easy! Just click on the link and download the app. From there, you type in your address to see if it is available in your area! If it is, you sign up for a yearly membership which is typically $39 but if you use code PERKINS50 for 50% off your membership fee! That ... read more

How to Paint Your Cabinets Like a Professional

It all started when a reels challenge ended up with a viral reel. Never in a million years did I expect almost 4 million people to view a silly video that I coerced Josh to film with me. So many people chimed in on whether or not we should paint our cabinets. I took a chance and priced out this project as soon as Josh agreed that the internet had spoken and it was time to lighten up the kitchen! Now, when we first moved into this home, I loved the cabinets but hated that they were paired with the dark granite. We both agreed that we would replace the granite when we built our outdoor kitchen. However, we started to realize that the finish on our cabinets was looking worn and it was ... read more