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How to Remove Stair Carpet

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If you've been following our InstaStories (which you FOR SURE should be), you know that progress at the new house has been painfully slow. Since the 'kitchen project' has been delayed for so long due to rain and flaky contractors, Nick and I have been busying ourselves with things like wallpaper removal, painting, stenciling, and removing stair carpet... which, as it turns out, has some tricks that make it much easier. So that's what we're sharing today!Here's a reminder of what our entryway ... [ Read More ]

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Reverse Staining Technique

I discovered a new staining technique, and I'm so excited to show you! I used it on my branding for videos, and I've been itching to try it on something else more practical. I'm not really sure what to call this, so for lack of a better term, we're ... [ Read More ]

Farmhouse Graywash Technique

I just spent the past 5 minutes of my life Googling whether 'Graywash' is one word or two (gray wash?), with inconclusive results. WHAT THE! I guess I just need to pick one?Anyway, I'm sure some of you are far more taken a'back by the word ... [ Read More ]

Agate Inspired Layered Paper Veneer DIY Jewelry

This DIY jewelry idea came straight from my crafty Mama. Remember how she sends the twins a craft each month like a subscription box (see more kids craft ideas)? Well this is one of those! My girls ended up needing help with parts of it, so I deemed ... [ Read More ]

Scrap Wood Shoe Cabinet

You know Nick and I are always searching for smart storage solutions. So when we were invited by Jen Woodhouse to participate in a 'Scrap Wood Challenge', we thought it would be fun to fill a need that we've been considering building for awhile... a ... [ Read More ]

Stenciling on a Painted Linoleum Floor

Sincerest apologies for leaving you hanging with the stenciling yesterday. I just hate for my posts to get too long and boring! And it's fun to divide projects up into different sub-projects so they seem less daunting.   (this is where we left off... ... [ Read More ]

TUTORIAL: Painting Linoleum Floors

I've been inching along on my floor painting adventures in the 'solarium' (fancy word for sun room), and I can FINALLY CHECK IT OFF MY TO-DO LIST! And painting linoleum floors is such a great way to update old flooring without spending a ... [ Read More ]

Convertible Coffee Table Tutorial and Plans!

You know we love convertible furniture, given our history with building projects like this and this. And since we love entertaining, I thought it would be so nice to have a coffee table that converts into a full size table! It can be used for family ... [ Read More ]

16 Mind-Blowing Strawberry Cake Recipes!

IT'S STRAWBERRY SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GIVE ME ALLLL THE STRAWBERRY CAKE RECIPES!!!!!!!!!!!!And potlucks, and picnics, and playdates, and bike rides, and flipflops!While my blog isn't necessarily known for our recipes (although we have ... [ Read More ]

Upcycled DIY Succulent Planter Idea

A few weeks ago when I was strolling through Theisen's in preparation for this project, I did a legit double-take when I saw these little guys on an end cap.*This post contains affiliate links*My first thought was... 'what a darling little ... [ Read More ]

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