DIY
Should I Just Paint My Window Trim Really Quickly?
DIY
August 15, 2019
Should I Just Paint My Window Trim Really Quickly?
Famous last words. We were going to share after photos of the kitchen today, but the china cabinet we ordered arrived afternoon yesterday and we lost our ideal lighting before I could finish the other task I decided to start--painting the windows. The task of painting the window sashes black wasn’t even on the original […]
August 15, 2019
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Art
Starting a Room with Art (& A few Favorite Pairings)
Art
August 14, 2019
Starting a Room with Art (& A few Favorite Pairings)
This post is sponsored by Artfully Walls. The task of designing, renovating, and DIYing a whole house can be daunting. Even when I’ve tried to narrow it down to one room, it’s been hard to pull the trigger on the perfect bedframe, the just-right dining table, or the couch on which we’re finally going to […]
August 14, 2019
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DIY
HOW TO PAINT YOUR CABINETS IN A WEEKEND (WITHOUT SANDING THEM)
DIY
August 13, 2019
HOW TO PAINT YOUR CABINETS IN A WEEKEND (WITHOUT SANDING THEM)
This post is sponsored by Lowe's Our week-long phase 1 kitchen refresh is all but done now. The most dramatic change besides rearranging the cabinets (did you even know you could do that?) was painting the cabinets this past weekend. Everyone knows how transformative paint can be, but one of my favorite aspects is one […]
August 13, 2019
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Decor
Progress in Our Bedroom + Wayfair's 48 Hour Blowout Sale!
Decor
August 10, 2019
Progress in Our Bedroom + Wayfair's 48 Hour Blowout Sale!
This post is in partnership with Wayfair I'm sorry I've been a little absent on the blog this week. We've been busy trying to wrap up our kitchen for a big Thanksgiving shoot next week and I've been mostly sharing on Instagram. I saved the whole thing in my highlights if you missed it! Then […]
August 10, 2019
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DIY
Black Stain: yes, please!
DIY
August 8, 2019
Black Stain: yes, please!
This post is sponsored by Minwax. Note: For those that are following our renovation closely, know that this was written and scheduled before we started demo...and even painted. Wow! Maybe you remember and are hearing this for the 25th time or maybe you aren't aware, but we sold 99.9% of our furnishings with our last […]
August 8, 2019
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DIY
The MAJOR changes underway in the REST of our Home + Progress and Renderings!
DIY
August 7, 2019
The MAJOR changes underway in the REST of our Home + Progress and Renderings!
If you're following along on Instagram, then you're up to speed on our progress in the kitchen. If not, be sure to check out our stories and follow along - the short version is we have 1 week to turn our kitchen into a) something we can live with for a year or two (three? […]
August 7, 2019
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DIY
Rearranging the Kitchen Cabinets and Deciding on a Paint Color!
DIY
August 5, 2019
Rearranging the Kitchen Cabinets and Deciding on a Paint Color!
Last week we introduced our phase 1 kitchen renovation and we wasted no time diving in. Our first item of business was removing cabinetry and trim that we really didn't need to open up the kitchen a little bit and also rearranging a few cabinets that we did want to keep but just wanted in […]
August 5, 2019
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Decor
Adding the Perfect Window Shades in the Fullmer Kitchen
Decor
August 1, 2019
Adding the Perfect Window Shades in the Fullmer Kitchen
This post is sponsored by Blinds.com When we finished the Fullmer kitchen a few weeks ago, there was actually one element that we were still waiting on and a few of you guessed it--window treatments! After the new windows went it, it was hard to think about covering them. But the truth is, good window […]
August 1, 2019
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Inspiration
Colors We're Considering for Our Phase 1 Kitchen Cabinets Makeover!
Inspiration
July 29, 2019
Colors We're Considering for Our Phase 1 Kitchen Cabinets Makeover!
Next year sometime, we'd love to do a full kitchen remodel. We're taking notes as to what isn't working for us, but so far the main things are the interior of the cabinetry is too small, the oven behind the island (where the girls sit) feels out of the way and dangerous and we'd like […]
July 29, 2019
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Decor
Our Screen Free Summer
Decor
July 27, 2019
Our Screen Free Summer
This post is sponsored by Pottery Barn's Sustainable Collections When school got out at the end of May, we decided we were going to do a screen free summer for the girls. No iPads, TV, stealing our phone to watch a show at a restaurant (even the baby when she got fussy!). To be honest, […]
July 27, 2019
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday : Arched Mirror, New Beds for Greta's Room, What I actually bought from the Nordstrom sale, Demo begins, Our Favorite games and more!
Casual Friday
July 26, 2019
Casual Friday : Arched Mirror, New Beds for Greta's Room, What I actually bought from the Nordstrom sale, Demo begins, Our Favorite games and more!
Arched Mirror | Area Rug | Pouf | Heels | Jeans | Homebody Tee Well, I haven't ordered a bed for our master bedroom yet, but we did get this amazing arched floor mirror from Rejuvenation that has doubled the size of our room, I swear. Here are some other fun arch mirrors! 1. | […]
July 26, 2019
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Decor
4 Things I Bought on eBay this Month!
Decor
July 25, 2019
4 Things I Bought on eBay this Month!
This post is sponsored by eBay eBay has been my favorite place to hunt for deals for a long time. It's just so amazing to be able to find brand new, vintage antiques, trendy and formerly out-of-budget pieces all on the same site. I don't generally bid on items (although that's a great way to […]
July 25, 2019
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Decor
Our new caned dining chairs are here!!!
Decor
July 24, 2019
Our new caned dining chairs are here!!!
A few weeks ago, when I introduced our new table, I mentioned that I also bought new dining chairs but they hadn't shipped yet and I didn't want to risk putting them on backorder for too long by sharing them before they arrived. But now that they're here, I just want to plaster their picture […]
July 24, 2019
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Decor
Get the Fullmer Kitchen Look for Less
Decor
July 23, 2019
Get the Fullmer Kitchen Look for Less
Last week, we broke down the full budget of the Fullmer kitchen--you can read about that right here. (You can see the full reveal right here) In the comments, there was a big request for a LOOK FOR LESS. The whole kitchen was full of splurge and save pieces, so we took the splurgiest items […]
July 23, 2019
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DIY
A Look at Our Patio This Year
DIY
July 18, 2019
A Look at Our Patio This Year
This post is sponsored by The Outdoor Greatroom Company It's summer and we have been spending so much time as a family outside and even entertaining our family and friends. So, although a little ironic, we somehow have more lounge-y seating outside than inside right now. We are enjoying these warm months to the fullest […]
July 18, 2019
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Design
Do We Regret Selling our Home Furnished? (and How did that work!?)
Design
July 17, 2019
Do We Regret Selling our Home Furnished? (and How did that work!?)
My sister is getting ready to take on a cross country move to Seattle and facing the decision whether to pay to move all of her things ($$$$!) or sell it and start over. She, along with many of you, asked if we regret selling our furnishings with our last home. After 6 weeks of […]
July 17, 2019
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Lifestyle
All the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals 2019
Lifestyle
July 15, 2019
All the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals 2019
It's Amazon Prime Day and just like last year we are watching out for the best deals throughout the day and sharing them in real time on Instagram stories and updating this list below as well! There are different types of deals: things that will be on sale throughout the duration of the sale and […]
July 15, 2019
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Lifestyle
My Nordstrom Sale Picks at Every Price
Lifestyle
July 13, 2019
My Nordstrom Sale Picks at Every Price
JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. 1. Stripe Pillow Sham $25 2. Gray Rug $118 3. Velvet Accent Pillow $29 4. Small Forged Iron Bowl $19 5. Forged Iron Bowl $29 6. Forged Iron Serving Platter $39 7. Amelie Medallion Area Rug $49 8. Olivia Area Rug $134 […]
July 13, 2019
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday : Our new table, painting progress and Celebrating progress, sex talks and more!
Casual Friday
July 12, 2019
Casual Friday : Our new table, painting progress and Celebrating progress, sex talks and more!
We no longer have a folding table in our breakfast nook and I can't wipe the smile off my face! This cerused oak round table was the first furniture purchase we made for our home and it's a beautiful one. For some areas, we're doing phase one furniture, but this table is here for the […]
July 12, 2019
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Design
Look up, Ceilings Matter: A Study of 10 Incredible Ceilings and Why Every Ceiling Needs an Intentional Plan
Design
July 11, 2019
Look up, Ceilings Matter: A Study of 10 Incredible Ceilings and Why Every Ceiling Needs an Intentional Plan
Years ago, we were over one of our friends' homes (we had visited several hundred times, I'm sure) and I noticed that there was a light missing in their ceiling! I pointed it out and said, "What happened to your light!?" And they responded, "We've never had one there since renovating, we should probably patch […]
July 11, 2019
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