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New Laundry Room Paint

Remember when I told you that I wanted to get started fixing up our laundry room? If you’ve forgotten, I really can’t blame you. It seems like I talked about it forever ago. But just because I haven’t been blogging about it doesn’t mean that we haven’t been busy scheming up new ways to improve […]

Remember when I told you that I wanted to get started fixing up our laundry room? If you’ve forgotten, I really can’t blame you. It seems like I talked about it forever ago. But just because I haven’t been blogging about it doesn’t mean that we haven’t been busy scheming up new ways to improve […]

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New Kitchen Canisters

Have I ever told you that I love to bake and cook? Well, if I haven’t, you know now. A while back I bought a few glass canisters to hold the flour, sugar and salt that I’m constantly using. At the time, I thought the smaller canisters would work. But after using them for a […]

Have I ever told you that I love to bake and cook? Well, if I haven’t, you know now. A while back I bought a few glass canisters to hold the flour, sugar and salt that I’m constantly using. At the time, I thought the smaller canisters would work. But after using them for a […]

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Kitchen Drink Station

The hubby recently acquired a Keurig single cup brewer for his birthday. Originally, I wasn’t too excited about moving my Kitchen Aid mixer in order to make room for his new brew. But, after I saw how excited he was to use it everyday, I knew that I could move my mixer back and forth […]

The hubby recently acquired a Keurig single cup brewer for his birthday. Originally, I wasn’t too excited about moving my Kitchen Aid mixer in order to make room for his new brew. But, after I saw how excited he was to use it everyday, I knew that I could move my mixer back and forth […]

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Bedroom Reading Ladder

I don’t think it’s a secret that I periodically check out the thrift/ consignment stores. You never know what you will find since new items come in daily. On a whim, I decided to stop by one on my way home. Not looking for anything specific, I browsed through the store and just happened to […]

I don’t think it’s a secret that I periodically check out the thrift/ consignment stores. You never know what you will find since new items come in daily. On a whim, I decided to stop by one on my way home. Not looking for anything specific, I browsed through the store and just happened to […]

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Breakfast Nook Plank Wall Tutorial

Here we are! The planked wall in the breakfast nook is finished and we LOVE it! It’s the perfect punch of texture and a great focal point for the room. Here’s the tutorial on how we did our plank wall! Since we’ve never done a planked wall before, I started this project by browsing around […]

Here we are! The planked wall in the breakfast nook is finished and we LOVE it! It’s the perfect punch of texture and a great focal point for the room. Here’s the tutorial on how we did our plank wall! Since we’ve never done a planked wall before, I started this project by browsing around […]

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Creating My Signature Style

Recently I came across several amazing posts by Darlene at Fieldstone Hill. After reading about the importance of finding and creating my own signature style, I was inspired to do just that. I found it a  little ironic that I stumbled upon her site. Lately, I’ve been working on distinguishing my style and she provided […]

Recently I came across several amazing posts by Darlene at Fieldstone Hill. After reading about the importance of finding and creating my own signature style, I was inspired to do just that. I found it a  little ironic that I stumbled upon her site. Lately, I’ve been working on distinguishing my style and she provided […]

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Updated Entryway Art

Our entryway has had several changes since we moved in 8 months ago. Even with everything that we’ve already done, I still don’t consider the entryway finished. I keep going back to tweak and change things around. This project is no different. I was ready for a change. We have two frames that hold some […]

Our entryway has had several changes since we moved in 8 months ago. Even with everything that we’ve already done, I still don’t consider the entryway finished. I keep going back to tweak and change things around. This project is no different. I was ready for a change. We have two frames that hold some […]

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Powder Bathroom Inspiration

Since the powder bathroom went on our 2013 project goals list, I thought that I had better start gathering a little bit of inspiration to get motivated. Our powder bathroom is right off the entry way, which makes it one of the first rooms that you see when you come inside our home. Especially if […]

Since the powder bathroom went on our 2013 project goals list, I thought that I had better start gathering a little bit of inspiration to get motivated. Our powder bathroom is right off the entry way, which makes it one of the first rooms that you see when you come inside our home. Especially if […]

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Entry Coat Tree

A while back (like August…) I found a lovely coat rack at one of the thrift stores. I about passed out when I walked in and saw it sitting there. So, naturally, I stalked it for about five minutes, figured it would be safe to browse through the rest of the store, and headed off […]

A while back (like August…) I found a lovely coat rack at one of the thrift stores. I about passed out when I walked in and saw it sitting there. So, naturally, I stalked it for about five minutes, figured it would be safe to browse through the rest of the store, and headed off […]

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Dining Room Curtains

Alrighty. I know you’ve all been curious about what I did with the original breakfast nook curtains. And because I put a ton of blood, sweat and tears into those curtains, they had to find a happy home. And I’m proud to say that they’re happier than they’ve ever been. 🙂 One day, I walked […]

Alrighty. I know you’ve all been curious about what I did with the original breakfast nook curtains. And because I put a ton of blood, sweat and tears into those curtains, they had to find a happy home. And I’m proud to say that they’re happier than they’ve ever been. 🙂 One day, I walked […]

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Breakfast Nook Curtains

You all got to see a small glimpse of our new drapes in the breakfast nook when I showed you our new light fixture. And today you’re going to see even more of them! 🙂 Originally, my plan was to keep the drapes that I made for the breakfast nook. But then I got to […]

You all got to see a small glimpse of our new drapes in the breakfast nook when I showed you our new light fixture. And today you’re going to see even more of them! 🙂 Originally, my plan was to keep the drapes that I made for the breakfast nook. But then I got to […]

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Breakfast Nook Lighting

Like I mentioned in our 2013 project list, one of our goals is to finish the breakfast nook. After what seemed like a high and low search for the right light, I finally decided on one. At first, I thought a drum light would be the way to go. I wanted something with a little […]

Like I mentioned in our 2013 project list, one of our goals is to finish the breakfast nook. After what seemed like a high and low search for the right light, I finally decided on one. At first, I thought a drum light would be the way to go. I wanted something with a little […]

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New Website- The Wood Grain Cottage

Hello Everyone! Happy New Year! Well, four days past our deadline and I can say that the new site is finally finished- well almost. We’re still working out a few small bugs, but I’m happy to have the majority of it done! I can’t thank Sara from Moonsteam Design enough! She has been terrific and […]

Hello Everyone! Happy New Year! Well, four days past our deadline and I can say that the new site is finally finished- well almost. We’re still working out a few small bugs, but I’m happy to have the majority of it done! I can’t thank Sara from Moonsteam Design enough! She has been terrific and […]

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Our 2013 Project List & Goals

Well, 2012 is now behind us and we’re all making plans for the new year. Me included. As I looked back on 2012 I was happy and super proud of everything that we accomplished. It was certainly a busy year. But since we’ve had a little time to become adjusted to our new home, my […]

Well, 2012 is now behind us and we’re all making plans for the new year. Me included. As I looked back on 2012 I was happy and super proud of everything that we accomplished. It was certainly a busy year. But since we’ve had a little time to become adjusted to our new home, my […]

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Favorite Projects of 2012

As we get ready to head into 2013, I thought I would take today to highlight my favorite projects from 2012. We’ve had a very busy year, especially once our house was finished and we could start moving in. In no particular order, below is a recap of my very favorite projects from 2012. We […]

As we get ready to head into 2013, I thought I would take today to highlight my favorite projects from 2012. We’ve had a very busy year, especially once our house was finished and we could start moving in. In no particular order, below is a recap of my very favorite projects from 2012. We […]

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