Does anyone else find the sound of running water incredibly relaxing? It was a childhood dream of mine to have a babbling brook in my yard like Anne of Green Gables. (Our neighborhood has a stream, so we were close!) I’d still love to have some flowing water in the […]
I’ve wanted to add some sort of kids chalkboard wall to the basement playroom for months now. The main thing holding me back was all the rowdiness that goes on in the playroom. The speeding dump trucks or roughhousing games would surely knock down an easel. Plus, I was pretty […]
These past few weeks, I’ve been painting over laminate furniture in the office and giving it a fresh makeover. With another baby on the way, I am in organize mode! Our office is the biggest project on the list. It is full of black furniture, which worked great when it […]
I tried my hand at painting fabric chairs recently. Luckily, it went well! I am excited to tell you all about it! Out on a walk, we found a set of wood chairs with worn upholstered seats sitting out by the curb with a big FREE sign. I have been […]
Since we moved in, all I did with our dining room was to add the table and chairs. It really looked empty! I added a sign and sconces I had, but it still seemed like it needed something more. Don’t mind Maestro, he decided to hop into the photo! […]
Last weekend, I painted the entryway table in our foyer. I picked up this table for $20 at a thrift store last year. I love doing a yard sale or thrift store furniture makeover. It’s so much fun to find a piece for a steal, and visualize how it will […]
Hello and Welcome! Today, I’m sharing more about our crazy six month long kitchen remodel on a budget. Part 1 was all about managing our kitchen remodel on a budget through DIY projects and shopping for affordable materials. This post is about changes that were well worth getting help with […]
When we toured our home for the first time, I had so many exciting ideas for the kitchen. Fast forward to closing, and it was six months of part time renovation…(yes, six MONTHS!) It is now my beautiful farmhouse kitchen. We made a lot of changes, and saved a ton […]
