Our 4 Gift Rule and Christmas Traditions
We don’t buy a ton of gifts for our kids at Christmas, but we make tons of memories that will last a lifetime.
How to paint furniture to last!
We’ve all seen the posts claiming that you don’t have to prep furniture before you paint it. The truth is, you can, but you may be disappointed in how the finish lasts. Knots can bleed through, it may chip or peel, or it may discolor over time. I’m a firm believer that prep work is…
How to make DIY String Light Metal Posts
At our last house, we had a great poured patio that needed some lighting. So, I grabbed some 4×4 posts, quikcrete post mix, some cup hooks, string lights and resin planters from the local hardware store. They worked well for years, but over time the posts started to warp and twist. We ended up leaving…
How to make a simple Ladder Trellis
Two years ago, I purchased a building, but I wasn’t in love with the exterior. Not only did it lack curb appeal, it was poorly insulated and the single pane glass windows leaked air and water. We couldn’t center the new windows the way that I would have liked and I was limited on size…
How to build a DIY Stone Fireplace
Have you ever looked at a blank space and thought that it needed something more? That was this wall. It was somewhat small with two windows and was the only place for the television to go in the room. So, naturally it seemed like the perfect place to add a fireplace. The thought of building…
One Room Challenge – Final Reveal!!!
It has been 8 weeks since the beginning of the amazing One Room Challenge! When I signed up for the ORC, we knew we would eventually be selling our house. What I didn’t plan for was that COVID-19 would hit, life as we knew it would be shutdown, and the ORC would be delayed. By the…
ORC Week 7 – Sneak Peek
Last week, I shared all the things that I still needed to do in our Master Bedroom for the One Room Challenge. Being so close to the finish line, you would have thought that I would have had a productive week. To be honest, I was able to hang the light fixture, hang the curtains, and finalize the…
Week 6 – One Room Challenge – Accent Wall
Well, I had high hopes of getting a lot more done on our Master Bedroom for the One Room Challenge, but it just didn’t happen. We did make a little progress and when I look at where we are… Compared to where we started… So far we have: Painted the walls and ceiling Added a wallpaper…
Week 4 – ORC – Baby Steps Forward
This week my One Room Challenge progress was really slow with Memorial Weekend and spending time with my family. But, we did manage to finish the floor, put in the rug, and assemble our new bed! The Mannington Restoration Collection floor turned out beautifully! It was better than I could have hoped! This upcoming week, I will…
Week 3 – ORC – Flooring
It’s Week 3 of the ORC! If you’ve been checking out the other designers and guests, their rooms are taking shape and are so inspiring! This week we focused on installing new flooring and I love it! When we decided to redo our master bedroom, my hardest decision was what to do for flooring. We have…