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Triple IKEA Rast Hack

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I'm finding that when our shop is a hot mess, it makes us dread (and therefore put off) any projects that require us to be in there. This was also the case at the old house, but at least then all we needed to do was go clean it. Our current shop situation is that only half of our tools are unpacked, there's no work bench, things are strewn all over the room with absolutely no measure of ... [ Read More ]

Looking Back at 2018

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Well folks... 2018 was one for the books. Every year, between Christmas and New Years, I set aside some time to look back through a year's worth of blog posts and projects and gather them up in one happy/tidy post. Kind of like a recap of the whole year. In doing so this time around, I was shocked by just how much we squeezed into a single year. Sometimes it feels like we bit off more than ... [ Read More ]

Gradient Misting Painting Technique

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Squeezing in some small projects and crafty things is my saving grace right now in the midst of the renovation and living between two houses. I recently found the 'unfinished wood' section at my local craft store, and I'M SO INTO IT. Sure, most of those things I could make with my own two hands. But sometimes I don't want to go spend an afternoon turning a candlestick on my lathe, just to turn ... [ Read More ]

Edging and mulching your flowerbed

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I may have a green thumb for my indoor plants, but when it comes to my flower garden? Yikes. There are some pretty flowers that come up each year in this garden, but for the most part, it’s just a mass of weeds. And if I’m being honest, it’s not because I don’t have a green thumb for outdoor plants… it’s because I’ve always PRIORITIZED OTHER THINGS in the spring and summer. However! ... [ Read More ]

Attic Family Room Reveal!

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If you’ve been around for the process of our Attic Family Room Makeover, you know that it’s been SUCH a fun process! And you’ve seen sneak previews here and there of some of the finished areas of this space. But today I’m sharing the FULL REVEAL! You have no idea how excited I am to finally show you everything! But before we get too far into this, I’ve got to give credit where it’s due. I ... [ Read More ]

Looking back at 2017

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Well, 2017 has been a crazy year, full of love, family, and precious memories. We’ve been so blessed! Each December as I scroll through the projects from that year, I’m always surprised by how much we got done! It doesn’t seem like we’re THAT busy, because we’re doing what we love… and we’re doing it together. What more could anyone ask for?! As a bit of a recap, I’m going to share the projects ... [ Read More ]

TONS of DIY Homemade Gift Ideas

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Every Christmas season, I realize JUST HOW many of the tutorials from my archives would be amazing DIY handmade gift ideas for the holidays. And of course, each Christmas, there are a dozen more than the previous year to add to the list. So I’m finally sitting down to make a comprehensive post showing all the fun homemade gift ideas that I’ve shared tutorials for over the years. Whether it's for ... [ Read More ]

Moroccan-Shaped Wooden Sconce Vessels

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I’ve been staring at my computer for the past 10 minutes trying to figure out what the title of this DIY should be. The shapes of them fit into the Moroccan shaped pattern criteria, and they are definitely sconces. But they can be used so many different ways, so I couldn’t go with ‘vase’ or ‘planter’ or ‘candle’. So VESSEL it is. This post is sponsored by DecoArt. Thank you for supporting the ... [ Read More ]

Patio Refresh + Video!

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I’ve shared the story how we found / purchased our house, and 8 years later, it’s hard to believe it used to look like this: After a couple years of living here, Nick and I started talking about how nice it would be to have a nice outdoor space for entertaining and just hanging out. We dreamed up a rounded patio with a corresponding rounded pergola, because we like to be complicated and ... [ Read More ]

Whitewashing Furniture – super simple tutorial!

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Howdy friends What’s hangin? Sometimes, we have a piece of furniture that seems like it needs an update, but we’re not sure what? TELL ME YOU’VE BEEN THERE. This little secretary desk was given to me by my sister-in-law’s parents, and I LOVED IT. But after living with it for awhile, I decided it needed something. I knew for sure I didn’t want to paint it and cover up all that pretty ... [ Read More ]

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