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The Evolution of Our Home Gym

budget breakdown

The Evolution of Our Home Gym

Chris and I both have gym memberships, but we still wanted (and get lots of use out of) our home gym. I like to go to the gym early in the morning (like 5 a.m.) when it's not too crowded, and I can have my pick of machines. I've found that going even an hour […]
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January 29, 2024

North Carolina Home

Before and Now: Take a Seat In The Dining Room

North Carolina Home

Before and Now: Take a Seat In The Dining Room

We have lived in this house for 2 1/2 years now, and the dining room has slowly evolved into what it is today. This room has taken many twists and turns since the beginning, and more specifically, we've played an accidental game of musical tables until we found THE one. Suddenly, the dining room feels […]
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December 6, 2023

North Carolina Home

Before and Now: Celebrating the Small Changes in Our Primary Bedroom

North Carolina Home

Before and Now: Celebrating the Small Changes in Our Primary Bedroom

There are some rooms in our home, like our bedroom, that have changed so gradually over the last two and a half years of living here that we never really do a before and now post. This feeling of needing to add value constantly has unknowingly caused me to dismiss sharing an update of our […]
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October 30, 2023

North Carolina Home

Before & Now: The Transformation of Greta's Room

North Carolina Home

Before & Now: The Transformation of Greta's Room

Back in February of 2022, I said (and I quote), "Greta's room is probably the most under-reported room in our house," and that still stands true. This certainly isn't intentional, but I just haven't been able to give it as much time and attention as it deserves. YET... Here's how it looked when we moved […]
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October 20, 2023

Decor

Fall Decor in the Bonus Room + Favorite Fall Movies

Decor

Fall Decor in the Bonus Room + Favorite Fall Movies

There's something about the kids going back to school that initiates the start of fall for me. I get the itch for cooler weather, cozy blankets, and pumpkins on porches. So, I'm inching my decor toward fall, room by room, to try and inspire some fall spirit. Today, we're visiting the bonus room to play […]
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August 28, 2023

Design

A little update in Polly's Room

Design

A little update in Polly's Room

With all the recent excitement surrounding Faye's new room, Polly was desperate for some attention of her own. I couldn't help but do a little refresh in her room, with a few things we had around the house, and I'm happy to report that simple act has changed everything. And with her 6th birthday (!!!) […]
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July 31, 2023

North Carolina Home

Before & After: Faye's Whimsical Bedroom

North Carolina Home

Before & After: Faye's Whimsical Bedroom

After finishing the Study, I was really craving a home project with a lighter lift (is there such a thing?). Although no project is without its bumps and hiccups, slowing down and renovating Faye's bedroom was exactly what my heart, head, and body needed. It's been an absolute delight working with her over the last […]
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July 27, 2023

Other Makeovers

The Reveal of The Finished CLJ Studio

Other Makeovers

The Reveal of The Finished CLJ Studio

Originally when we bought our house in North Carolina, we fell in love with it for so many reasons, one of them being the fact that it had a great room with a separate entrance–perfect for our team to work out of! We did so blissfully before being notified by our town that we can't […]
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June 20, 2023

Other Makeovers

Budget Breakdown: How Much Does a Nursery Makeover Cost?

Other Makeovers

Budget Breakdown: How Much Does a Nursery Makeover Cost?

We recently wrapped up sweet baby Freddy's Nursery in Idaho, and we're currently in the middle of Faye's bedroom renovation, and I'm so excited about what's coming next ;). After we finish a project, we like to do a budget breakdown and share exactly how much money was spent. Although so much can be done […]
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June 15, 2023

Other Makeovers

Freddy's Baby Boy Nursery Reveal

Other Makeovers

Freddy's Baby Boy Nursery Reveal

I've been sitting on the edge of my seat, anxiously waiting to share the finished reveal of Freddy's baby boy nursery! And well, between two separate trips across the country to Idaho, we finally did it. Chris and I have been friends with the Fullmers since way back when we lived in our Rexburg house, […]
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June 12, 2023

North Carolina Home

Put a Fork in it: The Study is Officially Finished!

North Carolina Home

Put a Fork in it: The Study is Officially Finished!

Only two weeks have passed since I wrote this cautionary tale on using high-gloss paint. Which means just two weeks ago, I was in total agony, feeling defeated with the vision I had for the study. The study and I have been on quite the rollercoaster, but I'm beyond pleased and utterly relieved to say […]
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May 30, 2023

North Carolina Home

Our Complete Exterior Renovation: The Final Reveal and Cost Breakdown

North Carolina Home

Our Complete Exterior Renovation: The Final Reveal and Cost Breakdown

In the past two homes we've lived in, we prioritized renovating the inside of the house before the outside. So when we made the move to North Carolina, where the outdoor living is outstandingly better than Idaho, we wanted to focus on the outside first. And I'm so glad we did it right from the […]
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May 24, 2023

North Carolina Home

Reflecting on Our Home Renovation after Two Years and Planning for the Future

North Carolina Home

Reflecting on Our Home Renovation after Two Years and Planning for the Future

It’s been two years since we traded our black Modern Cottage in Idaho for this North Carolinian Red Brick Modern Colonial. Two years in, and I'm amazed at how much we've accomplished. Renovating a home top to bottom takes time, and we're enjoying the process as much as we can. So, in honor of our […]
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May 22, 2023

North Carolina Home

The Gradual Two-Year Transformation of the Living Room

North Carolina Home

The Gradual Two-Year Transformation of the Living Room

Sometimes room renovations happen over the span of a few months, and sometimes they take time. Ever since painting the living room, we have been slowly making tweaks and adjustments to the layout and furnishings. The living room started off as a conglomeration of furniture and decor from our last house. But over the last […]
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May 18, 2023

North Carolina Home

5 Things to Consider Before Installing a Pool

North Carolina Home

5 Things to Consider Before Installing a Pool

This post is sponsored by Anthony & Sylvan. We haven't even hit the year mark of our finished pool installation, but as the weather's been warming up, the girls have been enjoying weekend swims in our heated pool, and I've been reflecting on our new life as pool owners. I never had dreams of having […]
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May 3, 2023

Other Makeovers

Maximizing the Layout of a Small Deck in 5 Steps!

Other Makeovers

Maximizing the Layout of a Small Deck in 5 Steps!

This post is sponsored by Article and was written by my lovely sister and brand manager, Victoria. Okay, I have to tell you something: Last year, I bought a dapper dining table on Facebook Marketplace and appointed it on my deck with promises of al fresco suppers, season after season. I weatherproofed it (obviously)(or so […]
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April 19, 2023

DIY

A One Day Makeover to Brighten Becca's Dining Room

DIY

A One Day Makeover to Brighten Becca's Dining Room

We had so much fun last year making over Andi's awkward living room, so when Kirkland's Home asked if we wanted to do another one-day makeover with their incredible new Spring Collection, we did not hesitate! We've been taking turns at the team's houses, and Becca's card was up – she just moved into a […]
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January 18, 2023

North Carolina Home

A New Year, a New House Tour of Our Modern Colonial

North Carolina Home

A New Year, a New House Tour of Our Modern Colonial

We just set out to make our project list for the 2023 year, but before we tackle anything, we're pausing and admiring all that we accomplished in 2022. We're renovating this home because we're passionate about loving where you live. We love taking something and making it more beautiful and functional for our family and […]
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January 6, 2023

North Carolina Home

The 16 Before & Afters of 2022

North Carolina Home

The 16 Before & Afters of 2022

One tip I always give to any DIYer or home renovator is to take before, progress, and after pics. It's important to document the progress, even if you're not posting them anywhere, because celebrating the progress is crucial for keeping the momentum going! This post is all about the before and afters of every project […]
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January 2, 2023

North Carolina Home

Reveal: The Outdoor Kitchen of Our Dreams

North Carolina Home

Reveal: The Outdoor Kitchen of Our Dreams

With the end of the year right around the corner, Jules and I are in the home stretch of our 2022 home projects, which means the outdoor kitchen of my dreams is officially a wrap! Before After My biggest priority in this project was getting to use the most premium grilling products I've had my […]
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December 16, 2022
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