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This post is all about being flexible and going with the flow. (What started as a project for the bedroom, ended up as a project for the entryway.) I had a vision in mind for our master bedroom update, and I’ve had a hard time bringing that vision to life. Originally, I wanted mirrored windows to flank the bed above each bedside table. I wanted something that was a little distressed looking...
So let me start out by saying maternity leave has been amazing. I’ve spent lots of days parked in the bed snuggling my little sweetie. And to think I was legitimately worried I couldn’t love another child as much as love my 4 year old…. Its unbelievable how your heart explodes all over again. And there is something about watching my older daughter light up over her baby sister that makes me...
I’ve finally finished my last project before baby arrives! I got a last-minute spurt of energy and decided to do a dresser makeover in our master bedroom nursery nook. When we moved into our new house last summer, my in-laws gave us a very sturdy bedroom set; it consisted of a large dresser, an armoire and two nightstands. The wood is beautiful, but we didn’t love the matchy-matchy look of a...
I know posts have been few and far between lately, preparing your house and life for a new baby can do that 🙂 We’ve decided to room share for a minimum of 6 months, but more likely plan on having baby in the room for us for the first year based off the AAP recommendations. This means our master bedroom will double as our nursery. Luckily, our current home gives us plenty...
I hope everyone is enjoying their Friday! It’s still chilly here in the Midwest, but the sun is out and it’s starting to look like Spring outside. I think today is supposed to be the last day it doesn’t hit 60 degrees in the 10 day forecast and for that I am grateful! I’m going a little stir crazy in the house today, so I thought I would show you guys...
It’s only been a month since my last blog post… YIKES! I promise I have a good reason, but we’ll get to that later. I’m excited we were able to update our “TV over the mantle” look over the holiday break. We got a hand-me-down TV from my parents, and it was quite an upgrade for us. We finally committed to the idea of hanging our TV, and I’m happy...
Need an idea for an inexpensive, personalized gift this holiday season? You’re in the right spot! I’m excited to share a quick tutorial on transferring your favorite photo to wood. I made a DIY wooden photo ornament to hand out to the grandparents at Thanksgiving, and I think they were a hit 🙂 There are a few tutorials online on transferring photos to wood, a lot of them gave me a headache. ...
Slowly but surely, this house is starting to feel like ours. Last weekend we finished the dining area lighting update. With the old builder grade chandelier gone, we felt the need to do a little update to the island lighting as well. The original lights were fine, I’m not going to pretend that they were awful. (I’ve had awful. Our first house had a freaking circus kitchen when we moved in, complete with...
Last week, I left you with my painted, but unfinished orb light. This weekend gave me a chance to get down to business and finish my project. I’m so excited to share the final product with you! Part one recap Just a refresher, this is where last week left off. My rusty Hobnob market find got a beautiful satin nickel finish with Rust-Oleum Universal spray paint and primer. I also spray painted the...
When I think of fall, I think of damp and windy weather and a hot coffee in my hand. Mums, pumpkins, boots and fall festivals are also on the list. One of my favorite places to go a couple of times each year is the Hobnob Market in central Illinois. I especially love the fall market! The vendors are so creative and rustic treasures are everywhere. The Market I was so...