Wow, what a wild 6 weeks! And by wild I mean bone-tiring non-stop work to makeover the kitchen in my guest house. Why did I do this again? Oh right, because nothing is more motivating to get the work done than the 6-week One Room Challenge hosted by Calling It Home! In case you missed […]
Landscaping Around Utility Boxes
Something that can hide the ugly, and bring a pop of color to turn this from an eyesore into a feature I have an unfortunate utility box eyesore right by the entrance of our house…the area guests first see when they walk up to our house. No, it isn’t the front door, but our driveway loops […]
The Perfect Breakfast Nook
*Say whaaat?!! This post is awesomely sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens at Walmart. Affiliate links below Mothers Day is right around the corner, and the breakfast nook in my cottage kitchen is coming together perfectly for us moms to ‘break in’ the new kitchen with a fun mother’s day brunch celebration! In case you […]
Small Cottage Kitchen Remodel – The Plumbing Is In!
*This post is fantastically sponsored by Moen! Awesome sauce! Woo hoo! We have plumbing!!!! Okay, so that may not seem quite as exciting to you as it does to us, but hey, you try living without a sink and running water during a kitchen remodel. 😀 Hey, you try living without a sink and running water […]
How To Create The Perfect Spring Garden
I spend half the year being excited for spring! It is my favorite season, and it couldn’t come a moment too soon. Then again, sometimes spring needs just a little help to add that perfect pop of color, or bring about some beautiful spring flowers. This was exactly the case with my sad little patch off […]
Cottage Kitchen Before
Hey guys! I’m super excited (and crazy nervous) to join in the fun of a really cool 6 week decorating challenge called the One Room Challenge hosted by Calling it Home. I have decided this would be the perfect opportunity (and motivation) to take on the kitchen in my guest cottage. It needs a bit of […]
Simple Patio Styling: From Bare to Beautiful!
Don’t neglect outdoor living spaces, such as porches, patios, and decks. They are square footage that is often left underutilized and un-decorated. See how a few simple touches add both style and function to make the best of the patio, porch, or deck space! *This post is made possible by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart! […]
DIY Mid-Century Modern Side Table
[left][pullquote width=”250″ float=”left”]So, this was suppose to be a side table for my daughter’s room…well it hasn’t made it there yet..[/pullquote].[/left] [right]*This post is awesomely powered by Kreg Tool and Build Something![/right] So this was suppose to be a side table for my daughter’s room…well it hasn’t made it there yet, but in my defense I haven’t […]
Welcome Home Tour: Front Porch
I have lived in my new house all of 4 months now, and just barely gotten out of boxes. Which means my entire house is a hot mess, and I haven’t even begun any real decorating…just minor things, like painting walls and setting up furniture. …nothing says welcome home like a beautiful front porch! So […]
DIY Rustic Buffet Table
[tooltip text=”Special thanks to Kreg and Build Something for sponsoring this post! Let’s just say I’m a fan…”]This post is awesomely powered by Kreg![/tooltip] Since we moved into our new house two months ago, I’ve had picture frames, vases, and dishes sitting atop TV trays the corner of my dining room, and it was driving me crazy! Sooner […]
The Perfectly Cozy Guest Bed
My mattress was graciously gifted by GelFoam Bed. Huzzah! The favorable thoughts and opinions are my own (cuz that’s just how I roll).”]This post was made possible by GelFoam Bed The holidays are just around the corner, and that means overnight guests and holiday entertaining. It is one of my favorite part of the holiday […]
Elements of a Great Entryway
Ah the entryway… The space that greets my guests with that first impression. The space the mailman, the pizza delivery guy, and the unwanted solicitor I didn’t have the heart to turn away, spends moments of their day in. Never to see more of my home than the entryway. *This post is awesomely sponsored by Better Homes […]
DIY Copper Obelisk Trellis
Add a little character and charm to your garden and landscaping with a DIY Obelisk Trellis. Why grow your climbing plants on a simple trellis when you can build a showstopper? *This post is sponsored by Angie’s List, where I first shared this project as a regular contributor What gives this gorgeous trellis it’s stylish […]
DIY Copper Cabana
Looking for unique take on a DIY cabana? Try this easy DIY cabana made from copper pipe! Recently my good friends at The Home Depot reached out to me with a fun DIY challenge; they wanted to know what I could create using piping. Are you kidding, I’ve always wanted to get my hands on […]
Eat-in Kitchen Makeover
*This post is sponsored by GLIDDEN® paint, who we officially think of as a good friend of the family (you’ll see why).  All opinions, projects, and messy kids are my own. Why does it always catch me by surprise? After three kids you’d think I would no longer be shocked at the mass level of destruction even […]
