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Knock Off Grain Sieve Light Fixture

I haven’t shared a mudroom update for a while, but today I’m changing that. Since we’ve completely re-done everything in our little mudroom, I thought it would only be fitting to make a new light fixture as well. Plus, I loved how our laundry room light turned out, and I thought it would be cool […]

I haven’t shared a mudroom update for a while, but today I’m changing that. Since we’ve completely re-done everything in our little mudroom, I thought it would only be fitting to make a new light fixture as well. Plus, I loved how our laundry room light turned out, and I thought it would be cool […]

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We Bought a House

A bit of exciting news today… We bought a house! Well, we close on Friday, but it’s basically a done deal. No worries, Anthony and I aren’t going anywhere and we’re not going to live there. My mom is a real estate agent by trade, and I help her. We found a property that we […]

A bit of exciting news today… We bought a house! Well, we close on Friday, but it’s basically a done deal. No worries, Anthony and I aren’t going anywhere and we’re not going to live there. My mom is a real estate agent by trade, and I help her. We found a property that we […]

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Magazine Feature

Happy Friday! Today, I have some really exciting news! A few months ago Woman’s World contacted me and asked if they could publish my Laundry Room Farmhouse Light in their magazine!   I was absolutely blown away by it, but of course I told them YES! It was absolutely amazing to go to the grocery […]

Happy Friday! Today, I have some really exciting news! A few months ago Woman’s World contacted me and asked if they could publish my Laundry Room Farmhouse Light in their magazine!   I was absolutely blown away by it, but of course I told them YES! It was absolutely amazing to go to the grocery […]

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How I Found My Style- Part 2

Today I’m back to share part two of how I found my style. In case you missed it, you can read part one here. Just a fair warning, this post is a bit long… When Anthony and I started building our house, I was so excited. It was a dream come true. But with that, […]

Today I’m back to share part two of how I found my style. In case you missed it, you can read part one here. Just a fair warning, this post is a bit long… When Anthony and I started building our house, I was so excited. It was a dream come true. But with that, […]

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Project Goals of 2014

I have several projects that I really want to accomplish this year. We made so much progress last year, and I really want to build off of that. Like I mentioned in my 2013 project goal post earlier this month, I like to use these project goals as a general guideline, rather than a to […]

I have several projects that I really want to accomplish this year. We made so much progress last year, and I really want to build off of that. Like I mentioned in my 2013 project goal post earlier this month, I like to use these project goals as a general guideline, rather than a to […]

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New Office Paint Color

Our office….Sadly it’s become the “catch anything and everything” room. And because of all the Christmas crafts, sewing projects and normal “office” and bill paying duties, our office literally looked like a tornado went right through it. Anthony and I have both agreed that the office needs some serious help and a better organization system […]

Our office….Sadly it’s become the “catch anything and everything” room. And because of all the Christmas crafts, sewing projects and normal “office” and bill paying duties, our office literally looked like a tornado went right through it. Anthony and I have both agreed that the office needs some serious help and a better organization system […]

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Project Goals of 2013

At the beginning of 2013 I made a list of all the projects I wanted to accomplish throughout the year. It was my first time making a project goal list and I didn’t really know how well we would do throughout the year. .. So, how did we do? Let’s find out! 1. Finish the […]

At the beginning of 2013 I made a list of all the projects I wanted to accomplish throughout the year. It was my first time making a project goal list and I didn’t really know how well we would do throughout the year. .. So, how did we do? Let’s find out! 1. Finish the […]

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Top Posts of 2013

See our top posts of 2013 and take a look back over the last year. We had a busy year with so many great projects finished! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I seriously can’t believe that 2013 is over!… but I’m really excited for 2014! So many wonderful things happened in 2013… this blog grew like crazy […]

See our top posts of 2013 and take a look back over the last year. We had a busy year with so many great projects finished! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I seriously can’t believe that 2013 is over!… but I’m really excited for 2014! So many wonderful things happened in 2013… this blog grew like crazy […]

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Home Paint Colors

I’ve had a lot of questions lately about the paint colors & paint sheens in our home. I figured it was time to put them all in one easy to find post! By now you’ve probably figured out that I’m a neutral girl. While I do like color, I like to add it in small […]

I’ve had a lot of questions lately about the paint colors & paint sheens in our home. I figured it was time to put them all in one easy to find post! By now you’ve probably figured out that I’m a neutral girl. While I do like color, I like to add it in small […]

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DIY Wood Centerpiece

One of my absolute favorite things about our dining room from our Christmas home tour, is that DIY wood centerpiece…. and the rosemary! And since today is $30 Thursday, I thought I’d share a little bit more about that fabulously smelling centerpiece! If you’re new here, $30 Thursday is a monthly project that can be […]

One of my absolute favorite things about our dining room from our Christmas home tour, is that DIY wood centerpiece…. and the rosemary! And since today is $30 Thursday, I thought I’d share a little bit more about that fabulously smelling centerpiece! If you’re new here, $30 Thursday is a monthly project that can be […]

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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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September In Review

I am completely floored that it’s already October! This year is flying by! I’m not the only one who feels like that, right? Here’s a monthly recap of September and everything that was posted on The WGC! I kicked off the month with my Laundry Room Farmhouse Light. I am so in love with it. […]

I am completely floored that it’s already October! This year is flying by! I’m not the only one who feels like that, right? Here’s a monthly recap of September and everything that was posted on The WGC! I kicked off the month with my Laundry Room Farmhouse Light. I am so in love with it. […]

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You Asked, I Answered

A while back, I gave you the opportunity to ask me any question, blog or personal, that you were curious about. We spend a lot of time together, so it’s only natural that you would have questions. You asked, I answered! How did Anthony and I meet? How did he propose? Anthony and I met […]

A while back, I gave you the opportunity to ask me any question, blog or personal, that you were curious about. We spend a lot of time together, so it’s only natural that you would have questions. You asked, I answered! How did Anthony and I meet? How did he propose? Anthony and I met […]

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2013 Project Goals Update

At the beginning of the year, I made a list of all the projects I wanted to compete this year. A few days ago I was thinking about that list and wanted to check in and see how we’re doing. Here’s where we’re at… 1. Finish the Breakfast Nook Here’s the deal. We are so […]

At the beginning of the year, I made a list of all the projects I wanted to compete this year. A few days ago I was thinking about that list and wanted to check in and see how we’re doing. Here’s where we’re at… 1. Finish the Breakfast Nook Here’s the deal. We are so […]

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Concrete Pots

I like things that are a bit different and unexpected. Concrete pots happen to fall under both of those categories. I’ve been looking to add a few plants here and there throughout the house, but I wanted something that was a bit different to the traditional house plant. Succulents and concrete pots were the perfect […]

I like things that are a bit different and unexpected. Concrete pots happen to fall under both of those categories. I’ve been looking to add a few plants here and there throughout the house, but I wanted something that was a bit different to the traditional house plant. Succulents and concrete pots were the perfect […]

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