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Bird House Makeover

I love hearing the birds chirp. It’s such a happy sound! And since we don’t have very big trees, I love it when they do decide to stop by and sing a tune for the house. That’s exactly why I was so excited to have a cute little bird house to give a makeover. I […]

I love hearing the birds chirp. It’s such a happy sound! And since we don’t have very big trees, I love it when they do decide to stop by and sing a tune for the house. That’s exactly why I was so excited to have a cute little bird house to give a makeover. I […]

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Looking Back

Today I thought it would be fun to look back at the growth we’ve made in the 3 years since we’ve built our home. It’s been such a fun journey, and one we’re still working on! I really believe it’s important to look back and see the progress we’ve made. Not only does it show […]

Today I thought it would be fun to look back at the growth we’ve made in the 3 years since we’ve built our home. It’s been such a fun journey, and one we’re still working on! I really believe it’s important to look back and see the progress we’ve made. Not only does it show […]

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All Over the Place

There are a few things you may have noticed about me. One of them being, I tend to start on a room, complete a few projects, get it looking close to how I want, then leave it and drop it cold. Ouch. Sorry about that. And I’m even more sorry if you’re waiting for the […]

There are a few things you may have noticed about me. One of them being, I tend to start on a room, complete a few projects, get it looking close to how I want, then leave it and drop it cold. Ouch. Sorry about that. And I’m even more sorry if you’re waiting for the […]

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Custom Chalkboard Wall Paint

See how easy it is to make your own custom chalkboard wall paint. I’m sharing the simple process below. It’s time for another online shop update! The loft is coming along beautifully! We still have bunch to do, but it feels so great to have everything done in order for us to start on the […]

See how easy it is to make your own custom chalkboard wall paint. I’m sharing the simple process below. It’s time for another online shop update! The loft is coming along beautifully! We still have bunch to do, but it feels so great to have everything done in order for us to start on the […]

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Picture It: Bedroom Design Inspiration

Today I’m excited to share a new Picture It: Design Inspiration. I love creating a room based off of a single beautiful image, and this month I’m focusing my attention on designing a mood board specifically for a bedroom. I know I can’t be the only one with a bedroom full of random left-over furniture, […]

Today I’m excited to share a new Picture It: Design Inspiration. I love creating a room based off of a single beautiful image, and this month I’m focusing my attention on designing a mood board specifically for a bedroom. I know I can’t be the only one with a bedroom full of random left-over furniture, […]

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DIY Paver Planter

Ready to make your own planter for the patio? I’m sharing the full step by step tutorial for my DIY Paver Planter.  I’m in full “spruce up the yard and back patio” mode. No joke. Other than putting out a few pots and flowers every year, our back patio doesn’t get much attention. Since we […]

Ready to make your own planter for the patio? I’m sharing the full step by step tutorial for my DIY Paver Planter.  I’m in full “spruce up the yard and back patio” mode. No joke. Other than putting out a few pots and flowers every year, our back patio doesn’t get much attention. Since we […]

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How To Start A Blog

Curious on how to start a blog? I’m sharing several helpful tips and tricks to get you started, plus helpful information on what it’s like to actually have a blog as a business. There are several questions I receive frequently, and one of those is, “How do I start a blog?”. I totally get it. […]

Curious on how to start a blog? I’m sharing several helpful tips and tricks to get you started, plus helpful information on what it’s like to actually have a blog as a business. There are several questions I receive frequently, and one of those is, “How do I start a blog?”. I totally get it. […]

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How To Paint Plywood Floors

Ready to paint your floors? See my tutorial on how to paint plywood floors! We continue to make progress in the loft for our online shop. It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come since we started! There’s been so much work to get it where it’s at… I am so thankful! Today, I wanted […]

Ready to paint your floors? See my tutorial on how to paint plywood floors! We continue to make progress in the loft for our online shop. It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come since we started! There’s been so much work to get it where it’s at… I am so thankful! Today, I wanted […]

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Wood Welcome Sign

I mentioned before that I’m all about sprucing up the exterior of our home, and I can’t wait until I can start planting flowers and herbs! For this edition of $30 Thursday, I decided to spend the attention on our front porch, and add something to go with the new wreath I just shared. In […]

I mentioned before that I’m all about sprucing up the exterior of our home, and I can’t wait until I can start planting flowers and herbs! For this edition of $30 Thursday, I decided to spend the attention on our front porch, and add something to go with the new wreath I just shared. In […]

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How To Make A Wreath

One of the easiest ways I’ve found to freshen up our front porch, is to add a new wreath. It instantly changes the appearance and entire vibe. And let me just tell you, it’s rare for me to find a store bought wreath that I completely love. Call me picky, but they either seem to […]

One of the easiest ways I’ve found to freshen up our front porch, is to add a new wreath. It instantly changes the appearance and entire vibe. And let me just tell you, it’s rare for me to find a store bought wreath that I completely love. Call me picky, but they either seem to […]

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