This past summer I had planned on a dining room makeover with my friend Leslie who was coming to visit me as we were getting rid of the nasty carpeting and having hardwood flooring installed, scraping off popcorn ceililng and getting new curtains and light fixture. Leslie couldn’t make it out and so I went ahead […]
Faux Sharpie Herringbone Back Splash for $3
Last week we purchased some new appliances for our home after our microwave of 4 years died. We decided it was the right time to also purchase a gas range and dishwasher as those weren’t the best either. Don’t ask me about my Samsung kitchen appliances because I hated them and now we only have the […]
2016 Home Goals
My husband and I enjoy thinking of the new year and what goals, dreams and projects we have for our home. I haven’t made a list for a few years, in fact the last one was in 2012 which by the way is a pretty comical post, you should read it. So what better time than […]
A look back at 2015 Home Projects
I blogged a few days ago about last year and all the great fun we had with friends and family, traveling and just enjoying life. Today I thought it would be fun to look back at what we accomplished in our home last year. The first project of the year, redoing the cloffice. I […]
My Mudroom Mess and Needing Inspiration
It’s officially boots, mittens and snow pants season here in Minnesota and my mudroom/laundry room has become an obstacle course. Everyday when I try to make my way into the laundry room I have to step over shoes, coats and hats while balancing a laundry basket in my hands. Most days I am successful but […]
Our Sexy Master Bathroom & all the details
Last fall we joined in the One Room Challenge and created a Sexy Master Bedroom. One year later and we still love it! This fall I decided it was time for our sad vanilla bathroom to join the bedroom and become all sexy and beautiful too. So I jumped into the One Room […]
ORC Master Bathroom Reveal
After 6 crazy weeks of ripping out tile, installing tile, painting, spray painting, questioning my vision and working late into the night, it’s finally time to reveal the Master Bathroom. This was my original vision board for this room based on a shower curtain I had purchased and eventually returned. Isn’t that so how these […]
ORC Master Bath Week 5
Well, it’s coming down to the wire and next week is the big reveal week. As a reminder, here’s the mood board I created a few weeks ago. You can catch up on week 1, 2, 3 and 4 by clicking on the numbers. Sadly, I didn’t accomplish well, anything in this room until yesterday […]
ORC Week 4 Master Bathroom Lighting & Hardware
This week I don’t have much progress so let’s talk about bathroom hardware and lighting. I’ve been searching the internet for weeks trying to find cheap hardware that was also brass and didn’t look like it was from my grandma’s kitchen. I had my heart set on this one from myknobs.com and also I think it’s […]
ORC Week 3 Tile Inspiration Pics
Week 3, halfway through the challenge and I think we’re doing well so far. You can catch up here on week 1 and week 2. I’ve been without a toilet for over 2 weeks now and thankfully, I can pee in my own bathroom again. I know, first word problem but seriously, marching down the hall trying not […]