This week, I'm adding character and vintage charm to the classic Ikea Tarva dresser.
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Want to see how my Bright, Affordable DIY Kitchen Update with chalk paint is holding up two years later? Check out my post, Chalk Painted Kitchen Cabinets Two Years Later , for an honest review and answers to frequently asked questions!
Are You A Curious Woman?
Are you a curious woman?
Every day
Hi, friends! I've taken a short break from posting recently to plan a new series that is a little different than previous content here on Holland Avenue Home. Most of my posts are about projects I've completed around our house with Ben. This new series I'm writing will be more about what goes on within your home…
10 pieces. 10 outfits. 10 days.
The Capsule Wardrobe. If you've heard of it, you probably have some kind of emotional reaction to that phrase. Some women thrive in minimalism and champion the capsule wardrobe. Others (like me!) are fond of the idea of a capsule wardrobe, but the actual commitment is too challenging and intimidating. If you're not familiar with…
DIY Mudcloth Pillow
Mudcloth pillows seem to be everywhere recently. Their minimal, handcrafted style fits into almost any design aesthetic. Traditional mudcloth pillows feature African patterns on natural flax cotton. "Also known as bògòlanfini, mud cloth is a traditional handmade Malian cotton fabric that is dyed using fermented mud. The textile’s origins date back to the 12th century, when the…
Love Your Spouse: Following Jesus
I was challenged by Monika Vejmělková to share a picture with my husband every day for 7 days as part of a "Love your Spouse" challenge. This is the first picture ever taken of me and Ben on the first night he brought me to Centerpoint (our church in Missouri). I said that the microphone…
Learning
Today is August 29th. I had to check my calendar for that one because for me, it is still summer (and I still don't know what day it is). This August brought forth brand new territory. It is the first year that I didn't buy school supplies, move into a dorm, or meticulously organize assignment schedules. And to be…
