My heart breaks over the patterns and systems of injustice and oppression against the Black community. I’ve stepped away from social media for the last few weeks to listen and educate myself about how to be an ally for the Black community and all people of color. I recognize that it is a privilege to…
Outdoor decorating usually isn't my strong suit, but partnering with Better Homes & Gardens to makeover our patio made the project a breeze!
Hi, friends! Last week, I shared my plans for a “Sanity Check Refresh” to give me something fun to do during this season of staying home during Covid-19. I planned to paint and style my large thrifted bookshelves to suit their new home in our living room. This led to me giving our home office…
Continue reading ➞ Bookshelf Makeover: Sanity Check Blog Hop Part Two
Hi, everyone! What a crazy week it has been. Ben and I are self-quarantined/social distancing by choice for at least the rest of this week, and being cooped up has given me a fresh drive to tackle a few projects. I scored these two large bookshelves on Facebook Marketplace last year for $75 each. They…
Continue reading ➞ Bookshelf Makeover: Sanity Check Refresh Blog Hop
Hi, everyone! Today, I have a quick and easy, low-budget pantry makeover to share with you. I see gorgeous walk-in pantries all the time on social media and in magazines, and I have to admit they usually make me jealous. The beautifully organized and meticulously labeled containers have previously seemed like a reality that only…
Continue reading ➞ Low Budget Pantry Makeover with Leftover Paint and $20 of Organization Supplies
Hi, everyone! I'm writing today to share about my latest project as part of a Thrift Shop Challenge with a few other bloggers. The goal of the challenge is to breathe new life into a secondhand treasure, and to share the process with our followers. I chose to restore an antique wooden table to use…
Continue reading ➞ How-to Repurpose an Antique Table as a Kitchen Island: Thrift Shop Challenge
Christmas decorating is in full swing over at our house, and a trip to the thrift store resulted in an idea for an affordable, customizable Christmas DIY! I found three glass vases for $4 total, and decided to create tiny winter wonderlands using things I already had on hand.
When we decided to finish our basement to create an open concept family game room, I knew we would need to prioritize a lot of comfortable seating. It didn't take long in my research for me to discover that Home Reserve sofas met all of the needs for our space!
Five weeks ago, we knocked out a wall and began the intimidating process of finishing our basement for the One Room Challenge. The finished product is completely unrecognizable, and I am ridiculously excited to show you what can be accomplished with a little grit, a lot of perseverance, and a commitment to learning new things.
We are almost finished. I can't believe I'm able to say that, but in just one short week I will be sharing the final reveal of our finished basement! This week, we finished painting, installed flooring, trim, the minibar, and built almost all of the furniture.
