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Saving money when building a home may seem like an oxymoron, but it can be done! I believe you can get your dream home and stay on budget if you spend/save wisely. We built our home with champagne tastes on a beer budget, with a …
Trays, shallow baskets or bowls, platters, and even cutting boards are all great tools for your decorating toolbox no matter your style. These items are not only beautiful, but they are also very useful and functional. One might even say using tray in your decor …
In order to answer that, let me ask you this… Do you like Pina Coladas? And getting caught in the rain? Okay, I’m joking…but not really. Read on and I’ll explain. First, let me describe linen and more specifically, linen bedding. Linen as a material …
My TV is hidden in plain sight! If you have a home (or are building one) where the best place for the TV is over the fireplace. If you have reservations about putting the TV over the fireplace, I am with you! Solving the TV-over-the-Fireplace …
with a Taco Buffet Board, Low Carb Air Fryer Tortilla Chips, and Keto Margarita Pie It’s fun to celebrate, experience and taste the cultures, traditions and recipes of other countries…especially if those involve tacos and margaritas! Today I am sharing some low carb ways to …
I get asked about our flooring almost daily and recently I’ve been getting lots of questions about our rugs too. So I thought it would be handy to put all this info in one spot. I hope you find this helpful. I’ll include pictures you …
Something about Spring just makes me crave lemon anything! Breakfast, dessert, snack…this pound cake has you covered and won’t leave you with extra pounds to lose! Lots of lemony goodness in every moist bite makes this sweet treat hard to beat! I always try to …
As a home designer, I wanted to know what people are looking for in their homes. So I asked the smartest, most helpful people I know: my Instagram friends! They/Y’all really came through with some stellar lists and ideas. I think this list is so …
Each Sunday, our family gathers for lunch and then we play cards all afternoon. Usually Spades. My mom brought this cheesecake over for our Sunday lunch dessert last weekend and it was delish and I just had to share it with you. The original Boston …
We did this Makeover in ONE weekend and on a budget! Please note that some of the links within this site are affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links…which means that I can continue to bring you helpful …
Our coffee table is ever evolving. I try to create a warm space that is both attractive and inviting. I hope it says, “make yourself at home, feel free to put your feet up” while still being pretty. There are certain design elements that make …
Saving money when building a home shouldn’t feel like an insurmountable obstacle. Yes, it’s a challenge. Yes, it can be frustrating and discouraging at times, but… You can save money when building a new home! – repeat after me- EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE. Make that your …
Welcome to our home! We have it all decorated for Christmas and we are excited to show you around! First, the exterior got the classic treatment with lights and wreaths on the windows with red bows. The porch pillows are also bringing Christmas cheer. Let’s …
Welcome! I am so glad you’re here! It’s REVEAL time! I am so excited to share with you my new and improved home office complete with new DIY bookshelves, art, sconces and more! If you missed them, here are the links to WEEK 1, WEEK …
At the end of the day, there’s nothing better than pulling back the sheets and big fluffy covers, feeling the stress of the day melt away as your bed gives you a hug. We work hard and run ourselves ragged and we need our sleep …
Welcome! I am so glad you’re here! My home office is looking much improved! We are on Week 5 for the One Room Challenge this week I am sharing a new painting I created for the space between the bookshelves, some bookshelf styling tips and, …
Welcome! I am so glad you’re here! I have been working on my home office for the One Room Challenge. We are on Week 4 and will be trimming bookshelves this week. If you missed them, here are the links to WEEK 1, WEEK 2, …
Warmer tones, scents of pumpkin pie spices, and bonfires! We all love Fall and making our homes cozy to welcome in the chilly weather! It can be as simple as lighting a candle and adding a chunky throw to your sofa. I love decor items …
Welcome! I am so glad you’re here! I have been working on my home office for the One Room Challenge. We are on Week 3 and will be building bookshelves this week. If you missed them, here are the links to WEEK 1 and WEEK …
I get energized in the Fall. It”s cooler, and crisper and just the perfect time to get stuff done. It’s also the perfect time to make treats with the kids. My daughter was wanting to bake something so we came up with a pumpkin cookie …
Wow! That week flew by! Welcome to week 2 of my little One Room Challenge: My Home Office including DIY Bookshelves as a main project. Here’s a link in case you missed WEEK 1. This week, I have been busy designing the bookshelves and figuring …
Hello and welcome to my first installment of the Fall 2020 One Room Challenge™! This will be my first time participating in the ORC, and I’m so excited to share this process with you! I will be refreshing my home office and building a wall …
I’ve been getting lots of questions about home building and how it was to be our own General Contractor. Before you start thinking “I could never self-contract a home build,” read this and then decide. It’s definitely not for everybody, but it COULD be for …
Everything you need to know Board and batten is a classic way of siding a building. Before plywood, builders used the widest boards they could make from a tree. Often that was about 12″ wide. They attached the wide boards vertically and then covered the …