Reality Daydream

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Jamee’s Backsplash

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Jamee is was referred to our backsplash painting magic by Jodi at Elizabeth Erin Interiors in Des Moines. Jodi's been spreading the word to her design clients, and we're super grateful! The two of them have been beautifying her home and staging it to be mucho desirable on the housing market. Presentation is so important, and we were delighted to help!Jamee's kitchen is spacious and airy with tons ... [ Read More ]

Weekend

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Our weekend was crazy:We headed up to Waverly for my 10 year class reunion. (i'm still in denial that I'm that old) It was really fun to see my old classmates and show off my smokin' hot husband... but to be honest, no one was there that I REALLY wanted to see. It was still totally worth it though.Nick got himself in over his head thinking he could help my little brother replace his alternator in ... [ Read More ]

Amber’s Backsplash

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This one is from several weeks ago, but I've been dragging my feet to post it because I wanted to get a hold of Amber first to get permission to post her kitchen on the blog.Now obviously, we can't take credit for how AMAZING her kitchen is. But you have to admit the backsplash brings in something extra special. I didn't get good before pictures, so you'll just have to use your imagination. ... [ Read More ]

Kitchen: Before and After

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We've been 'gently' reminded by several readers that we never actually posted before and after pictures of our kitchen. I think the reason for this was in part because our kitchen reveal post was already excessively long and jam-packed with pictures, I didn't want to bog it up with the tacky before pictures.Luckily, after some searching, I was able to dig up pictures of the kitchen from WAY back ... [ Read More ]

Senior Recital

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An elderly couple walked into the lobby of the Mayo Clinic for a checkup and spotted a piano. They've been married for 62 years and he'll be 90 this year.I saw this on my Aunt Shirley's facebook and just HAD to share it! Are they not completely adorable? It's making me miss my residents at the nursing home. ... [ Read More ]

Dear Deodorant

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             .Dear Deodorant,Lately it just doesn't feel like you're holding up to your end of the deal. Nevermind the scorching summer we're experiencing... You promise all-day freshness and protection, but somehow you fall through on a daily basis. Do you really think I want to be that smelly girl? Doesn't antiperspirant, by definition ... [ Read More ]

Allison’s Backsplash

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It's all about word of mouth, people! Our girl Allison brought us in to spice up her kitchen with a chic, modern backsplash. Up until last week, her backsplash was painted the same blue/gray as her wall, but because she didn't want that as her 'grout' color, she slapped on a coat of white paint! Allison opted for a neutral travertine, as she's been known to change out the wall color from time to ... [ Read More ]

Carrots, Onions and BEER

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Having a garden has proven to be quite a challenge for me, to say the least. I just get so overwhelmed when it's overgrown with weeds. But while I was at work on Saturday, Nick took it upon himself to weed the whole garden and harvest the onions. He's a lovely boy.He was really excited to show me the 'girth' of the carrots.And that there are ACTUALLY little tomatoes on my tomato plants!! Hot dog! ... [ Read More ]

Born Again

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Remember these little gems?All they needed was a little TLC! We agreed on this funky Shrek green color.First we spray painted them green!And sprayed the hardware silver.Then we added glaze for the 'antiquing' effect. And the varnish for the glossy effect.These babies are going back up on craigslist where we found 'em. We love flipping furniture!  *UPDATE* SOLD!!!!!! ... [ Read More ]

New Housemates

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One year ago today, our lease ended in Ames. And because our closing date wasn't until September 11th, my brother Tim and his wife Carrie allowed us to stay with them until we could inhabit our new home. It was a generous gesture.Consequently, THEIR lease is ending today, and THEY are buying a house down the road from us, and THEIR closing date isn't until September 8th. So naturally... they're ... [ Read More ]

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