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Farmhouse Graywash Technique

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If you don’t already, you should subscribe to our blog so you get an email every time we publish a new blog post (not more than 2 times a week… TOPS)! You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you don’t miss ANY of this madness! 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 ... [ Read More ]

TUTORIAL: Painting Linoleum Floors

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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 fortune! But let's back up and chat about how far we've come in this room. We started out with big-bird-yellow trim (and there's a LOT of trim). And for a room ... [ Read More ]

Convertible Coffee Table Tutorial and Plans!

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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 game night, puzzles, or just plain eating. And we're totally obsessed with it. If you follow us on Instagram and have been ... [ Read More ]

Applying Decorative Upholstery Tacks and Nail Head Trim

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Howdy friends! You know we have lots of experience with different furniture painting and finishing techniques. But today, we're going to talk about upholstery! And specifically, learning how to apply UPHOLSTERY TACKS! It can be so hard  to get upholstery tacks or nail head trim in a straight line. Let's chat about some different methods and tips and tricks for making it happen! *This post ... [ Read More ]

Kitchen Update – DEMO

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It's been a minute since we talked about what's going on at the new house. It seems like we have so much to do that it would actually be counterproductive to stop and take the time to write about it. BUT, I don't want to leave you guys hanging, and I want an account of how all this went down so we can look back on it over the years. When we first announced that we bought a house and will be ... [ Read More ]

Storage Baskets on a Ladder in Three Tiers

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I’m a sucker for unique and space-saving organization, so the idea of storing things vertically just makes sense! I’ve been thinking about different ideas for storing games, blocks and toys in our living room that would be inconspicuous yet allow the children to easily access them. And these storage baskets are what we came up with! After making this, I’m realizing that there are SO MANY ... [ Read More ]

Brilliantly Creative DIY Cake Stands

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I think it’s safe to say that DIY Cake Stands are the BEST because there’s such instant gratification (for the most part). Typically it’s not a long drawn-out process like a furniture build or painting trim in a sunroom. And often you can find the parts you need for a DIY Cake Stand (or cupcake stand!) at a thrift store or flea market! I’ve gathered up a TON of ideas for inspiring DIY Cake ... [ Read More ]

Just DO the thing

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I’ve noticed something about myself, and I have a sneaking suspicion I’m not the only one that struggles with this.Are you ready for my big confession?Sometimes I start projects and DON’T FINISH THEM.Or I put off even starting projects that I know need to be done.Nick is the same way. So we’ve been troubleshooting ways to help us identify WHY, and just get the thing DONE already. We’ve noticed ... [ Read More ]

Tips for painting trim and around window panes!

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I was pretty nervous to hit publish on that last post, revealing that we’re moving. But you guys have been so incredibly supportive and excited for us! It’s definitely going to be an adventure! I’ll be sharing more photos of the house, and details about what big projects we’re tackling first. (In fact, if you’re anxious to see more of it, I did a quick Facebook LIVE yesterday HERE giving a tour ... [ Read More ]

The next chapter…

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My parents have lived in the same house for 40 years. As a child, I had the same bedroom from the day I was born until the day I graduated high school. Something about all that constancy made me lose my junk after graduating, and I moved around A LOT. Over the course of 7 years, I lived in 6 states, attended college in 4 different time-zones, and lived in 18 different apartments. I was just ... [ Read More ]

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