
Inside Dallas Mama (of 4!) Casey Wiegand’s Beautiful World
Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano
Photography by Photographed by Kelly Christine Sutton
They say everything’s bigger in Texas. And if Casey Wiegand‘s family is any example, it might be the truth. In addition to her sprawling and incredibly Pin-worthy Dallas home, filled with treasures and thoughtful touches in every nook and cranny, Casey is raising four children (Aiden, 8, Ainsleigh, 7, Apple, 5, and Adelaide, 1), helping take care of 8 pets (!), juggling a successful career, and is doing it all with a heart that is about as big as they come.
Below, we got the opportunity to romp around with the family while playing dress-up in the latest spring wares from Old Navy—fun jumpsuits for the girls, comfy cotton and denim for the boys, and lots of uplifting florals and cheerfully bright hues that all combine perfectly with the bold, vintage vibe of the Wiegand’s home.
Get prepared for nearly 80 slides of inspo—sartorial, interiors, motherhood, and otherwise—below. Hey, we told you it was going to be big!
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- A warm welcome from the Wiegands!
- "I really have always wanted to live near the neighborhood that I grew up in. It’s been a dream for a long time to raise our kiddos in this community and let them make memories and be a part of the memories that I have here. Fishing at our park, the 4th of July parade, and Sunday night bike rides to name a few. We moved into this home in November and already we have experienced so many of the things that I had hoped to. It’s already turning out to be everything that I dreamed of!"
- Inside 5-year-old Apple's beautiful room.
- Apple wears a Ruffled Floral Chambray Jumpsuit, $22, Old Navy; and Sueded Pastel-Color Slip-Ons in Sweet Lavender, $18, Old Navy.
- Adelaide wears a Floral-Print Ruffle-Sleeve Romper, $14, Old Navy; and her big sister's Pastel-Color Slip-Ons in Sweet Lavender, $18, Old Navy.
- "I love old character mixed with updated. I wanted our home to be farmhouse meets Anthropologie. Textures and colors and personality, but also clean and simple. Before we moved here I would daydream about each room and what I wanted it to be. I couldn’t wait to show the kids for the first time—so that they could walk into a magical space that I had in my mind all along."
- Casey wears a Sleeveless Ruffle-Trim Jumpsuit, $39, Old Navy. Ainsleigh wears a Tiered Bell-Sleeve Swing Dress, $18, Old Navy.
- "This is our first home where every child has their own room. We loved our girls sharing a room previously, it created so many precious memories and a bond, but this has been really sweet, too. To see them blossom in their own little spaces and each have a place to call their own. Plus, the baby sleeps much better now! My son has 3 sisters, so we really wanted him to have a space that was his. It has all of his reptiles and dinosaurs and a place where he can really have everything that he adores surrounding him. Each of my girls are so much alike yet so different, so it was important to me that they each felt like their rooms were the perfect space created just for them."
- "I am an artist, so my philosophy with decorating is definitely that our homes and the way we dress and the way that we decorate are all expressions of ourselves, of our style, and creativity. I know exactly what I want, so usually the dilemma is making what's in my mind actually come to life."
- Sueded Lemon-Graphic Circle Bag, $18, Old Navy.
- Inside Adelaide's private quarters.
- "This is our first home that has a playroom and I love that it gives the kids a space for dress-up clothes and big, bulkier toys, baskets of dolls, everything out where it's easily accessible to play with. It also keeps their rooms clean and filled with their more special toys. It's interesting because I thought us moving into a bigger home with more space would be more work to keep up with and more to take care of. But I have found it to be much more organized and easy to keep clean. Everything has a spot!"
- "I love that both of our families are here in Dallas. It’s really sweet that cousins, grandparents, great grandparents, siblings, and more are all right here together to enjoy life with."
- "I honestly can’t imagine ever living anywhere else!"
- 7-year-old Ainsleigh's romantic, color-soaked bedroom.
- The bold floral wallpaper is by Anewall.
- "We do! My precious cousin is an angel and we have a few close friends that we adore and leave our kiddos with, this has been huge for me. I have a really hard time leaving our kids, so having precious people that love our babies immensely has been an indescribable blessing."
- "One of our top places is NorthPark Mall, where we can eat, grab a movie, walk the mall—it's a family favorite! Our favorite restaurants there are Blue Sushi, Matchbox Grill, Flowerchild, and Mi Cocina. We also adore Snider Plaza/Highland Park Village. We just went ice skating there as a family at the Galleria! There are tons of places to go! We also love the Perot Museum. My dino-loving boy is a huge fan."
- "My entire life I dreamed of being a mama. My kids are literally my everything. I love watching them grow and learn and dream. Being a mom is so special to me."
- "I struggle in letting go and trusting they’ll be okay if we go somewhere or even just letting them spread their wings in some ways. Even though I know it is so good for them, it's hard for me to open up those hands."
- Inside the kids' playroom.
- Shelfie moment!
- Inside the space of Aiden, 8.
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"There's Aiden Christopher—his middle name is my husband's name. Ainsleigh Kate—Leigh is my middle name. Apple Lucy—when something is the apple of your eye, it means you watch over it and cherish it. And Adelaide Grace—Grace was picked out after 3 miscarriages and a long health story. She's our little redemption baby."
Aiden wears a Graphic Pullover Fleece Hoodie, $22, Old Navy; Logo-Graphic Fleece Joggers, $18, Old Navy; and Heathered-Jersey Slip-Ons, $18, Old Navy.
- Of the family's 8 pets, there's Rexie the snake and lizards Elfie, Tator Tot, and Violet.
- "Aiden is almost 9 and has had a really hard year. He was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune and it’s literally been a daily battle. He’s been so brave and strong and our little fighter. He loves all things dinos, reptiles, and dragons. He’s also the sweetest most tender guy to his three sisters. His heart is truly gold. His little spirit makes us all better just by who he is."
- "Apple, 5, has the most aprecious servant heart, even when she was just 4-years-old she was always running to help or take care of everyone. Her heart beats for loving others. She has blossomed in personality so much this year and has fallen in love with cheerleading and art. Apple is my kiddo that I know will always be nearby. She’s our little best friend. Every night I can count on waking up to sweet Apple by my side. Our littlest Adelaide is 1 and she is full of personality and life. She makes us all laugh all day long. She for sure came into the mix ready to show her place. She's our little redemption story and picture of hope and I can't imagine life without her!"
- The eclectic living room.
- Twinkle lights everywhere.
- "Ainsleigh, 7, is my sunshine girl. She is literally a light wherever she goes. She loves people and sprinkles happiness and kindness to every single person that she meets. She loves her cat, Arlo, art, and doing cheer. She also has the most gorgeous singing voice and plays music beautifully! She literally radiates with her sweet spirit, she’s a light!"
- Good 'ol Macy.
- "Intentional and present. Really quickly into motherhood I realized that I couldn’t follow other people’s advice and just had to follow my heart. Every family is different and every child is different and I believe so much we really know what is the best fit for our families. So, even when something maybe didn’t make sense, but it felt right for us, we'd press into that. Chris and I both work from home, we are all together all the time, we are all incredibly close. Family is a beautiful thing."
- Ainsleigh wears a Peplum-Hem Button-Front Top, $19.97, Old Navy; Light-Wash Denim Jacket, $24, Old Navy; and Printed Rockstar Jeggings, $18, Old Navy.
- Another cozy nook.
- "For any sweet mamas I would say trust your heart, you know that baby and you know your family and you will know what is a good fit for you. You will get floods of advice and my best advice is to figure out your own sweet spot. It doesn't have to look like anyone else."
- "I'd say to the mama with her fourth (she probably already knows this) but soak it in, it goes so fast. All the sleepless nights and chaotic days, they fly quickly. Just soak it all up and lean in!"
- A white and rosy-hued kitchen.
- "Absolutely yes!"
- All three girls wear Light-Wash Denim Jackets, $24, Old Navy. Casey wears a Denim Jacket For Women, $36.99, Old Navy.
- "We had said Adelaide would be our last, but honestly now I am not so sure. It's really hard for me to think about moving out of this chapter! So, I guess we'll see!"
- Casey's work space.
- Favorite cookbooks, including Barefoot Contessa at Home, The Grilling Bible, Everyday Italian, Bride & Groom: First and Forever Cookbook, Rachel Ray 30-Minute Meals, Jan Karon's Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader, and The Plantiful Table.
- Casey's essential oil arsenal.
- "Sacrifice. People ask me often about balance, and I am quick to tell them I am actually not very balanced. My husband and our kiddos are a huge drive for me, they are our 'why,' so it’s easy to sacrifice. Sacrifice sleep, me time, balance—because I am running towards a goal. I know it won’t always look this way. Being able to see the big picture is huge!"
- Aiden wears a Printed-Pocket Tee, $11, Old Navy; and Built-In-Flex Skinny Jeans, $15, Old Navy. Chris wears a Fleece 1/4-Zip Pullover, $34.99, Old Navy; and Regular Jeans, $20, Old Navy.
- Aiden wears Color-Blocked Chambray Lace-Up Sneakers, $18, Old Navy. Chris wears Sueded Court Sneakers, $29.99, Old Navy.
- "Honestly I have so many thoughts on each thing. Don’t be afraid to let people into what you are walking, don’t be afraid to seek out answers, you don’t have to walk this alone, and your story is powerful. Even through the pain, you can reach out and meet someone where they are at. And somehow even through the hard, you can find glimpses of hope there."
- "Goodness, I feel like that is always on my mind. I want to give them everything. I hope that what we are doing over here is magical for them. The being intentional to meet every need, spur every dream, equip them to flourish. I want to love them so well and not miss a moment."
- Thinking pink, always.
- Ainsleigh wears a Peplum-Hem Button-Front Top, $19.97, Old Navy; Let-Down Hem Ballerina Ankle Jeggings in Lilac Cloud, $25, Old Navy; Lightweight Printed Scarf in Multi-Stripe, $16.99, Old Navy; and Silver-Metallic Sneakers, $19, Old Navy.
- "I am an artist, blogger, and a Royal Crown Diamond with Young Living!"
- Baby Adelaide wears a Flutter-Sleeve Bubble Romper, $15, Old Navy; Textured Leggings, $10.50, Old Navy; and Jersey Bubble Shorts, $7, Old Navy.
- "I grew up in Dallas and went to Baylor University. I studied early childhood education. Right out of college, I got a job as an art teacher, and after Chris and I were newly married, we wound up opening an art studio for kiddos, called A Little Artsy! We have always been dreamers and chasers even when it seemed crazy!"
- Boogie down.
- "I spent an entire year committed to treating it like a business before it ever became one. It’s funny because at first it was unexpected, but once I saw in my mind what it could be, I really just ran towards it all-in. I spent a lot of time pouring myself out to people and sharing our story in the hopes that maybe it might help someone and then saw how my dreams could really merge with a way to be able to bring in income! It was the exact same thing with Young Living, I never expected to be there, but once I clearly caught a vision for the incredible opportunity, I jumped all-in."
- Casey wears a Lace-Yoke Bell-Sleeve Sweater, $30, Old Navy; and Mid-Rise Clean-Slate Micro-Flare Jeans, $42, Old Navy.
- ...is all you need.
- Aiden wears a Snap-Front Fleece Bomber, $20, Old Navy; and Built-In-Flex Skinny Jeans, $15, Old Navy.
- Apple wears a Sleeveless Puff-Print Swing Dress in Mini Mint, $20, Old Navy; and Heathered Leggings, $8, Old Navy.
- Ellie blending in.
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"They are such a huge part of my 'why.' Meaning, I want freedom. Financial freedom, time freedom. I want to be present with them. I want my husband home with them. All of this is possible because of what we do, so in a lot of ways being a mama is what ignited that vision for me."
Ainsleigh wears a Boyfriend Flannel Tunic, $15, Old Navy; and Lightweight Printed Scarf in Multi-Stripe, $16.99, Old Navy.
- "It's super interesting because I have had a huge mindset shift when it comes to mom guilt. The same way I was proud for my littles to see me take time away to rock and feed a baby and pour myself out to her, to give and give and give. I feel the same exact way about my work. I am so proud that they see me work hard and chase something. I love inviting them into what we are doing, there are so many beautiful conversations waiting there."
- Sleep tight.
- "Network marketing is a beautiful thing. It’s funny because now that I have this beautiful community of almost 40,000 families, I can truly say it's the exact opposite of everything that I was worried it would be. It’s meeting needs, rising up leaders, watching people chase their dreams. For me, the goal is to continue to share with as many families as I can."
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"It has changed so much through the years, thank goodness, because it had some interesting patches, ha! I would say that I love to keep it simple yet express myself. I love things with pops of color and creativity. Beautiful textures and yet something that I can chase four little ones around in!"
Sueded High-Heel Pumps, $29, Old Navy; and Sueded Block-Heel Sandals in Blush, $34.99, Old Navy.
- "For sure I would say my two older girls love accessories and colors and girlie fun clothes! They love to shop with mama!"
- Silver-Metallic Sneakers for Girls, $19, Old Navy.
- Chris wears a Classic Full-Zip Fleece Hoodie, $34.99, Old Navy. Casey wears a Fit & Flare Clip-Dot Dress, $36, Old Navy; and Control Top Tights in Heather Gray, $10, Old Navy.
- "I love a good pair of jeans plus some cute shoes. If you have these, you can dress up or dress down just about anything! Add accessories and you are set."
- A gilded master bathroom.
- "I am a huge believer that our skin is such an indication of what is happening on the inside, so while I have a skincare routine that I adore, I am also watching how I can support my hormones, drinking tons of water, and making sure I feel balanced and supported overall. For me, I love the routine: cleanse, exfoliate, renew, hydrate. I also have been really aware of what I am putting on my skin. Get the Think Dirty app, you might be shocked! Finding good, clean makeup is key! I use all the skincare and makeup from Young Living. It’s been a one-stop shop for me!
- Catching some rain drops, outside the Wiegand home.
- "I didn’t grow up in a holistic home or have any experience with oils, but sometimes our stories just lead us places we never expected! In our family, we have seen success using oils as support for sleep, stress, supporting immune systems, and hormones, to name a few! I love knowing that they are so safe and clean for my fam! I would say if you are a newbie or interested in trying but feel intimidated or overwhelmed, don’t be! Just one small change at a time and then suddenly you will look back in your year and see all the ways that you have changed y’alls life! Just take one small step at a time in the direction that you want to start going!"
- "I started eating differently last April and it was incredible how quickly I felt so different, in a good way. Wow, how that impacts so much. I will say I tend to lack a bit in the 'me time' department, but I do want to be more balanced and intentional in this area. I know that when I fill myself back up, I will have that much more to give."
- "Live big, dream big, chase big, and love with every last bit in me that I have."
- For more on Casey and her family of 6, check out her Instagram feed.
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