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Thanksgiving Table Setting

I know that Thanksgiving is a few weeks away for us US folks, but I couldn’t help and decorate our table! And since it’s $30 Thursday, I decided to use the challenge to create something new for our table! In case you’re new here, $30 Thursday is a monthly challenge where April from House By […]

I know that Thanksgiving is a few weeks away for us US folks, but I couldn’t help and decorate our table! And since it’s $30 Thursday, I decided to use the challenge to create something new for our table! In case you’re new here, $30 Thursday is a monthly challenge where April from House By […]

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What I’m Crushing On…

There are a few things that really catch my attention… Things that I have a huge crush on… Things that make me stop dead in my tracks… Things that make home feel even more special… Things like… PLAID: Can’t get enough of it. It’s so warm, casual and home-y. And, truth be told, I’ve always […]

There are a few things that really catch my attention… Things that I have a huge crush on… Things that make me stop dead in my tracks… Things that make home feel even more special… Things like… PLAID: Can’t get enough of it. It’s so warm, casual and home-y. And, truth be told, I’ve always […]

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October In Review

Oh. My. Goodness. Am I the only one that can’t believe it’s November 1st??? It’s officially time to start decorating for Christmas… I’ve been busy planning for it for weeks… I just can’t believe it’s already here! Anyways, here’s October in review, just in case you missed anything! I started off the month with our […]

Oh. My. Goodness. Am I the only one that can’t believe it’s November 1st??? It’s officially time to start decorating for Christmas… I’ve been busy planning for it for weeks… I just can’t believe it’s already here! Anyways, here’s October in review, just in case you missed anything! I started off the month with our […]

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How To Install Window Insulator Kits

When we built our home, we literally built it in a field. I absolutely wouldn’t change that, but in the fall and winter we get massive amounts of cold wind that blow directly on the west side of our home. That also just happens to be the side of our master bedroom. I can’t even […]

When we built our home, we literally built it in a field. I absolutely wouldn’t change that, but in the fall and winter we get massive amounts of cold wind that blow directly on the west side of our home. That also just happens to be the side of our master bedroom. I can’t even […]

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Denim Leaves

In preparation for setting our Thanksgiving table, I’ve been collecting a few of my favorite fall things. And I really wanted to make some denim leaves… A few years ago I found a gorgeous shaped leaf. I’ve packed it around for a while and it’s made an appearance in a few different decorating vignettes around […]

In preparation for setting our Thanksgiving table, I’ve been collecting a few of my favorite fall things. And I really wanted to make some denim leaves… A few years ago I found a gorgeous shaped leaf. I’ve packed it around for a while and it’s made an appearance in a few different decorating vignettes around […]

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5 Easy Wood Projects

I’m pretty sure it’s no secret that we love wood around here! And I also love easy projects! Sometimes the best project is the one that comes together in little to no time at all. I’m a fan! And these 5 wood project are easy! They’ve brought a permanent smile to my face since they’ve […]

I’m pretty sure it’s no secret that we love wood around here! And I also love easy projects! Sometimes the best project is the one that comes together in little to no time at all. I’m a fan! And these 5 wood project are easy! They’ve brought a permanent smile to my face since they’ve […]

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Side Chair Makeover- Take 2

A while back I gave a thrift store chair a makeover. It was one of my very first projects. At first I really liked it. I mean, it was so much better than how it originally looked, but over time I grew tired of it. I was ready to give it another makeover. Originally, I […]

A while back I gave a thrift store chair a makeover. It was one of my very first projects. At first I really liked it. I mean, it was so much better than how it originally looked, but over time I grew tired of it. I was ready to give it another makeover. Originally, I […]

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Dreaming of an Office

If there’s one room that we really need to focus on, it’s our home office. I’m dreaming of it big time! We do currently have an office,  but I haven’t spent much time on it. We really need to change that. Anthony and I have both agreed that it needs to be a priority. Our […]

If there’s one room that we really need to focus on, it’s our home office. I’m dreaming of it big time! We do currently have an office,  but I haven’t spent much time on it. We really need to change that. Anthony and I have both agreed that it needs to be a priority. Our […]

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How to Make A Ladder

The powder bathroom is definitely coming along. And since we installed all those lovely white planks on the walls, I’ve been really excited about bringing in wood tones for contrast. I also wanted something that would give me room to display a few things, but still be out of the way since the room is […]

The powder bathroom is definitely coming along. And since we installed all those lovely white planks on the walls, I’ve been really excited about bringing in wood tones for contrast. I also wanted something that would give me room to display a few things, but still be out of the way since the room is […]

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HUGE Front Porch Welcome Sign

See how my huge front porch welcome sign transforms our entry and learn how to make your own with my step by step tutorial! I love to make family and friends feel welcomed when they come over, so I figured I’d put out the welcome sign! And this one just happens to be huge! Literally. […]

See how my huge front porch welcome sign transforms our entry and learn how to make your own with my step by step tutorial! I love to make family and friends feel welcomed when they come over, so I figured I’d put out the welcome sign! And this one just happens to be huge! Literally. […]

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2013 Fall Front Porch

I’m back today to share our fall front porch! I’ve had so much fun pulling everything together, so it definitely deserves its own post! Inspired by the great outdoors, I based our entire front porch off of all the cozy elements that really scream fall to me. I took full advantage of our corn field […]

I’m back today to share our fall front porch! I’ve had so much fun pulling everything together, so it definitely deserves its own post! Inspired by the great outdoors, I based our entire front porch off of all the cozy elements that really scream fall to me. I took full advantage of our corn field […]

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Railroad Spike Wall Hook Rack

Hey there! I’m back today with another powder bathroom update! Because we love wood grain at the WGC, we decided to make a unique wall hook rack for our powder bathroom… with railroad spikes! Woo wee, we love this thing and how it looks in there! Here’s how we made it: I raided my parents […]

Hey there! I’m back today with another powder bathroom update! Because we love wood grain at the WGC, we decided to make a unique wall hook rack for our powder bathroom… with railroad spikes! Woo wee, we love this thing and how it looks in there! Here’s how we made it: I raided my parents […]

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2013 Fall Home Tour

Today I’m sharing our fall home tour! I’ve been so excited to decorate this year. Last year I just did the very basics, which was basically nothing, but this year I wanted to give our home a real taste of fall. I love the change of seasons and our home feel so warm and cozy […]

Today I’m sharing our fall home tour! I’ve been so excited to decorate this year. Last year I just did the very basics, which was basically nothing, but this year I wanted to give our home a real taste of fall. I love the change of seasons and our home feel so warm and cozy […]

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Powder Bathroom Vanity Makeover

Remember when I showed you a sneak peak of our powder bathroom? We’re still making great progress, but today I’m sharing how I transformed our vanity! Because our powder bathroom is such a small room, I really wanted it to be light and bright. Don’t get me wrong, I liked the way the vanity looked […]

Remember when I showed you a sneak peak of our powder bathroom? We’re still making great progress, but today I’m sharing how I transformed our vanity! Because our powder bathroom is such a small room, I really wanted it to be light and bright. Don’t get me wrong, I liked the way the vanity looked […]

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Chalkboard Sign Pole

Happy $30 Thursday to ya! In case you’re new here, the first Thursday of each month April from House By Hoff, Jen from Migonis Home and I get together to make creative projects $30 and under. And this month we made it dedicated to Halloween. Here’s what I came up with: Goodness. I’m blow away […]

Happy $30 Thursday to ya! In case you’re new here, the first Thursday of each month April from House By Hoff, Jen from Migonis Home and I get together to make creative projects $30 and under. And this month we made it dedicated to Halloween. Here’s what I came up with: Goodness. I’m blow away […]

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