Sharing a personal life update and what's next for Holland Avenue Home! (Or more specifically... WHERE's next!)
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Kitchen Makeover
I will share many posts over the next few weeks with a detailed process for how to complete your own Chalk painted kitchen, but today I'll just share the Before and After photos and links to a few of the things you see!
Low-Budget Kitchen Makeover with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
Hi, everyone! I have an exciting new project to share with you today. My friend, Briee, just bought her first home! Briee's husband, Ryan, is the pastor of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in our town. They have become our best friends over the four years we've all lived in Alta. Ryan and Briee recently…
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Biblically Responding to Racial Inequity
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…
Patio Makeover with Better Homes & Gardens
Outdoor decorating usually isn't my strong suit, but partnering with Better Homes & Gardens to makeover our patio made the project a breeze!
Bookshelf Makeover: Sanity Check Blog Hop Part Two
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…
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Bookshelf Makeover: Sanity Check Refresh Blog Hop
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…
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Low Budget Pantry Makeover with Leftover Paint and $20 of Organization Supplies
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…
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How-to Repurpose an Antique Table as a Kitchen Island: Thrift Shop Challenge
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…
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DIY Christmas Terrariums
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.