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…
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!
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.
If you’re finding me through the One Room Challenge, welcome to my home on the internet! I’m Avery and I live in a charming 1910 Craftsman style parsonage in rural Iowa with my husband, Ben. You can learn more about me here, and see some of my previous design work in my kitchen, my High Style, Low Budget Sunroom from…
Continue reading ➞ Catch-up and Ketchup: One Room Challenge Week Three
If you’re finding me through the One Room Challenge, welcome to my home on the internet! I’m Avery and I live in a charming 1910 Craftsman style parsonage in rural Iowa with my husband, Ben. You can learn more about me here, and see some of my previous design work in my kitchen, my High Style, Low Budget Sunroom from…
Continue reading ➞ Basement Demo and Waterproofing with Drylok: One Room Challenge Week 2
For this round of the One Room Challenge, I will be finishing our unfinished basement to create a warm and inviting family room and game room.
This week, I'm adding character and vintage charm to the classic Ikea Tarva dresser.
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!
