Our Vintage Nest

Our Vintage Nest

Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

This post is sponsored by Walmart.  All product choices and opinions are my own. Ever since we completed the kitchen renovation before Christmas, I’ve been baking more and more!  My new mixer is making it easier to make our favorite chocolate chip cookies.  You’ll want to keep reading for the recipe and details below! p Another thing that makes life easier is Walmart+.  We love the convenience of getting all of our grocery staples from Walmart.  Walmart just launched a new benefit, Walmart +free shipping; no order minimum (excludes oversized/freight & Marketplace items), so you can get anything you need… Read More

Updated Kitchen Reveal

Special thanks to Top Knobs for the opportunity to partner on this project. All opinions are my own and my experience with the brand and it’s products. First of all, I want to say a big thanks to all of you for your patience during this updated kitchen reveal!  Due to Covid, the process took longer than expected, but it was well worth the wait! Before I move forward with the full reveal, let’s take a look at our kitchen when we built four years ago.  We’ve really enjoyed the over sized island and open concept looking into our living… Read More

Our Favorite Holiday Treat

This post is sponsored by Walmart.  All product choices and opinions are my own. This is Ava’s idea of “helping” with the prep work!  She definitely has her moms sweet tooth and can’t help but sneak a few bites!  We always have a great time in the kitchen; especially during the holidays!  Keep reading to see what we’re making and get the recipe! By now, most of us have heard or tried this fun holiday treat!  Last week, Ava and I made them with a friend and it’s quickly become our favorite holiday treat!  It was so fun, we decided… Read More

My Partnership Experience with Select Blinds – A Year in Review

This blog post is sponsored by Select Blinds.  All opinions are my own and my experience with the brand and its products!   Hi everyone!  My name is Alicia Armstrong and I’m the founder of Our Vintage Nest.  About five years ago, I started my journey as an interior design blogger and social media influencer.  I manage a blog, Instagram and Facebook account and partner with companies pertaining to home design. As an exclusive window coverings partner, I’ve been asked to share my partnership experience with Select Blinds – A year in review!  First, let me say, I’m beyond thankful… Read More

Hallway and Mudroom Lighting Transformation

This post is sponsored by Lights Online.  All opinions are my own and my experience with the brand and its products. Hi friends!  Hope this finds everyone well!  I’m here to share the recent updates to our upstairs hallway and mudroom using lighting from Lights Online.  This hallway and mudroom transformation has been in the works for a few months now.  I’ve been searching for the perfect ceiling lights to bring character and charm to our hallway.  But first, let’s go back to 4 years ago and see how far this hallway has come! We started with builder grade carpet… Read More

Save Time and Money Using Walmart+

** Special thanks to Walmart for sponsoring this post; as always all opinions are my own and my experience with the brand and its products and services. Hey Moms and Dads!  I wanted to share a new found secret with you that has saved me time and money!  I know I’m not alone when I admit that I can’t usually make the time to go to the grocery store; making a list is never fun and usually results in forgetting a few things!  Now that we’re back to somewhat of a routine, it’s become harder to find time to go… Read More

Hunter Is Not Just a Fan Company

This blog post is sponsored by Hunter Fan Company.  All opinions are my own and my experience with the brand and its products. Hi friends!  I’m back to share more about the updated lighting in our home.  Did you know Hunter is not just a fan company?  In late November, they introduced Hunter Lighting, a lighting collection to compliment their beautiful ceiling fans.  My favorite collection is called Hepburn.  I fell in love with the 52″ Modern Brass Hepburn we installed in Ava’s room and knew the Hepburn 4-light chandelier would work beautifully in our master bedroom.  I’ve wanted to… Read More

My Honest Review of the Downeast Home Cloud Sofa

This post is sponsored by Downeast Home and my review of their Cloud Sofa. All opinions are my own and my experience with the brand and its products. Hi friends!  Hope you’re enjoying Summer so far!  Before I begin this post, I want to address those of you who have asked me about the new furniture in our living room.  Due to the current nature of things going on in our world, I wasn’t able to share until now.  Which makes my honest review of the Downeast Home Cloud Sofa a more thorough one! We’ve been enjoying the Cloud Sofa… Read More

Quality Ceiling Fans Make All The Difference

This blog post is sponsored by Hunter Fan Company.  All opinions are my own and my experience with the brand and its products. I’m convinced that quality ceiling fans make all the difference!  For the past three summers, my kids have requested stronger (and prettier) ceiling fans in their upstairs bedrooms.  When we moved in several years ago, we went with a standard builder grade fan, knowing we would eventually upgrade to something better!  So, when Hunter fans asked me to partner with them to feature their fans, I knew this would be a win-win for everyone! The biggest complaint… Read More

Instagram Takeover with Select Blinds and the Cutest Airbnb in Bentonville, Arkansas

** This post features window coverings from Select Blinds!  All opinions are my own and my experience with the brand and its products. **   Hi friends!  Hope this finds you well; staying healthy and safe!  Last week, I did my first Instagram takeover with Select Blinds.  It was so much fun showing you where I live, behind the scenes at home during quarantine and a few home projects I’m currently working on!  During the takeover, I shared my favorite areas of where we live.  The historic downtown square of Bentonville is always an attraction.  Here’s a beautiful view of… Read More