Well, I’d definitely say it was time for another fixer upper update. The last time I shared one, we were still doing demolition and tearing things apart. These past few weeks have brought major progress and I’m happy to say that we’re so close to putting up new drywall! Woot! Since our last update, we’ve […]

I’ve had several questions lately about how I found my style. This is such a heart warming question, and one that was a true journey for me. But because I have a lot to share on the topic, and my post would be really long if I didn’t, I’m making this into a two part […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I can’t believe it, but August is over! Now we’re moving on to all things fall and holidays. I’ve already been working on several fall projects… Just in case you missed anything, here’s everything from August. I started the month with my $30 Thursday project, Easy Chicken Wire Baskets. Love, love them! And they’re ridiculously […]

My house is a mess. And I wish I were kidding about that. Not only are we in the process of re-doing the powder bathroom, but I have peaches coming out of my ears. I spent all evening canning peach jam. Our powder bathroom currently looks like this: The vanity is in the garage getting […]

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 […]

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 […]

Another month gone, and what a busy month it was! Just in case you missed something, here’s March in review. 🙂 I started the month by ending my mini series showing how simple it is to add meaning to your home. Then Anthony and I accomplished a project that had been on the “to-do” list […]