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2013 Christmas Home Tour

Welcome! It’s all about Christmas today! This year I wanted to focus on the handmade side of things, so I spent a lot of time actually making many of the things in our home and in the pictures below. We like to really cherish our time together rather than rushing around to buy the latest […]

Welcome! It’s all about Christmas today! This year I wanted to focus on the handmade side of things, so I spent a lot of time actually making many of the things in our home and in the pictures below. We like to really cherish our time together rather than rushing around to buy the latest […]

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Numbered Side Table Makeover

I really like numbers, so today I’m sharing my cute little numbered side table makeover… I’ve had the little side table for awhile. It’s sat in our guest bedroom, waiting for inspiration to strike… and it finally did… I’m so happy with the way it turned out… I started with this: There wasn’t anything wrong […]

I really like numbers, so today I’m sharing my cute little numbered side table makeover… I’ve had the little side table for awhile. It’s sat in our guest bedroom, waiting for inspiration to strike… and it finally did… I’m so happy with the way it turned out… I started with this: There wasn’t anything wrong […]

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Metal Banner

See how easy it is to make this DIY metal banner. I’m sharing my full tutorial below. We all know how much I like banners… I’ve made them out of burlap and sticks, I’ve made them out of plaid and today I’m sharing my metal banner! Yes, metal! This did take a bit longer to […]

See how easy it is to make this DIY metal banner. I’m sharing my full tutorial below. We all know how much I like banners… I’ve made them out of burlap and sticks, I’ve made them out of plaid and today I’m sharing my metal banner! Yes, metal! This did take a bit longer to […]

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DIY Rosette Pillow

I’ve been so excited to start Christmas decorating! It’s completely underway at The WGC and I couldn’t be happier bringing out the Christmas totes! Today, I couldn’t help but share one of my Christmas projects for the year, a DIY rosette pillow! You all know that I’m a neutral girl, I just can’t help it, […]

I’ve been so excited to start Christmas decorating! It’s completely underway at The WGC and I couldn’t be happier bringing out the Christmas totes! Today, I couldn’t help but share one of my Christmas projects for the year, a DIY rosette pillow! You all know that I’m a neutral girl, I just can’t help it, […]

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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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Powder Bathroom Plank Walls & A Sneak Peak

We’ve made a serious amount of progress in the powder bathroom. I pretty much couldn’t live with the house tore up any longer, so Anthony and I spent two nights working in there until 1:00 in the morning. We might have had a bit of a motivation… seeing that his birthday was the 5th and […]

We’ve made a serious amount of progress in the powder bathroom. I pretty much couldn’t live with the house tore up any longer, so Anthony and I spent two nights working in there until 1:00 in the morning. We might have had a bit of a motivation… seeing that his birthday was the 5th and […]

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Friday Favorites

I’ve been working on a few different projects (coming soon) and Anthony and I are getting ready to start on a several powder bathroom projects… I can’t wait! In the mean time, I thought I’d share a few lovely images that have left me so inspired and motivated! Here they are: I’m completely in love […]

I’ve been working on a few different projects (coming soon) and Anthony and I are getting ready to start on a several powder bathroom projects… I can’t wait! In the mean time, I thought I’d share a few lovely images that have left me so inspired and motivated! Here they are: I’m completely in love […]

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Laundry Room Sign

I’m still working on the laundry room, bit by bit, but since we completed all the large projects (see here, here & here), I’m focusing more of my time and attention on the details. Much like this one: I wanted to add a farmhouse/ vintage-y vibe to the room, so I made my own sign…. […]

I’m still working on the laundry room, bit by bit, but since we completed all the large projects (see here, here & here), I’m focusing more of my time and attention on the details. Much like this one: I wanted to add a farmhouse/ vintage-y vibe to the room, so I made my own sign…. […]

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Easy Chicken Wire Baskets

Happy $30 Thursday and August 1st! For this round of $30 Thursday, I decided to make some chicken wire baskets that are both functional and pretty. And they make me happy. They’re really easy to make… and cheap too! Here’s how: Please note: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which allows us […]

Happy $30 Thursday and August 1st! For this round of $30 Thursday, I decided to make some chicken wire baskets that are both functional and pretty. And they make me happy. They’re really easy to make… and cheap too! Here’s how: Please note: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which allows us […]

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Laundry Room Plank Wall

We get to check another big item off of our laundry room to- do list today: the plank wall! I’ve wanted this to be done for sooo long. And just like every project we’ve done in the laundry room, this isn’t just for looks. It has a very serious role: hiding our builders sloppy work. […]

We get to check another big item off of our laundry room to- do list today: the plank wall! I’ve wanted this to be done for sooo long. And just like every project we’ve done in the laundry room, this isn’t just for looks. It has a very serious role: hiding our builders sloppy work. […]

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One Year Later…

We just celebrated one year in our home! See how everything looks one year later and take a look back at where we started. It doesn’t even seem possible, but we just celebrated one year in our home. Yep, one year ago we were busy moving in and unpacking. I can remember the excitement of […]

We just celebrated one year in our home! See how everything looks one year later and take a look back at where we started. It doesn’t even seem possible, but we just celebrated one year in our home. Yep, one year ago we were busy moving in and unpacking. I can remember the excitement of […]

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May In Review

I say this every month, but can you seriously believe that we’re starting another month? June is here, which means a whole lot of outdoor activities, BBQ’s and irrigating! Our corn is officially up and our farm is once again green! Bring on Summer! May was a great month. Here’s everything that I posted on […]

I say this every month, but can you seriously believe that we’re starting another month? June is here, which means a whole lot of outdoor activities, BBQ’s and irrigating! Our corn is officially up and our farm is once again green! Bring on Summer! May was a great month. Here’s everything that I posted on […]

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Linen Lined Rope Basket

Baskets. I like baskets. But, I like them even better when they cost mere dollars rather than big dollar bills. You know what I’m sayin’? When I ran across these baskets in a Ballard Designs magazine, I instantly fell in love. They’re entirely versatile and I loved everything about them, especially the lining. I made […]

Baskets. I like baskets. But, I like them even better when they cost mere dollars rather than big dollar bills. You know what I’m sayin’? When I ran across these baskets in a Ballard Designs magazine, I instantly fell in love. They’re entirely versatile and I loved everything about them, especially the lining. I made […]

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