How Have I Not Shown You This?!?

June 16, 2016 by

If there’s something my husband I know allllll about, it’s remodeling a kitchen. We’ve done it twice from the bare walls to completed kitchen, and I have to say we got much better at it between the first and second time. 😉 I loved designing the kitchen we’ve had since November in our farmhouse– it’s […]

Filed Under: home decor, making a house a home

Moving Tips

February 17, 2016 by

Good morning! Today I’m happy to have my friend Sharon sharing her moving tips with us. After moving in November, I’ll be happy if I never move again (ha!) but these simple tips are really good for those of you planning a move in the future. Here’s Sharon—> Hi, Eat Pray Read Love friends! I’m so […]

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I have some French in my blood…

September 1, 2015 by

… or maybe I don’t. (My mom is probably wondering what in the world I’m talking about!) But after reading my friend Anita Joyce’s new book French Accents, I wish I did! From the attention-grabbing introduction (in which Anita finds out she, in fact, does have French ancestors) to the final thoughts, this book is […]

Filed Under: book review, books, home, home decor, making a house a home, read

How to Work With What You’ve Got

August 16, 2015 by

One of my favorite hobbies (much to my husband’s chagrin) is upcycling furniture. (I’m one of those people who sends my husband to the curb on trash day to pick up people’s discards so I can make them pretty!) We’ve done several pieces over the last few years and it just feels good to put a new coat […]

Filed Under: 31 days, 31days, 31days of financial savvy, diy, DIYon a budget, home decor, making a house a home, upcycle

Creating Personalized Gallery Walls in 5 Easy Steps

November 13, 2013 by

One of my favorite aspects of decor in our home are the two gallery walls I have. There’s one in our living room and and one on our stairwell and I just love how personalized I can make them. Here is how my stairwell looked before: Overwhelming with character, huh? I only had three of […]

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Dresser Do-Over: I Got my Teal!

September 25, 2012 by

If you’re visiting from Money Saving Mom today, welcome! I am so glad you stopped by. If you’re a regular reader, check out my post on MSM on how to get maternity clothes for cheap. I’m a pro by now! 🙂 I mentioned a few weeks ago in this post that teal was my favorite […]

Filed Under: crafts, diy, home, home decor, making a house a home, project
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