Projects
The First Annual HOMEBODY AWARDS--Call For Nominations!
DIY
The First Annual HOMEBODY AWARDS--Call For Nominations!
We're not the only ones that have had a busy year with home projects and this year, for the first time!, we thought it would be fun to recognize outstanding people sharing their extraordinary projects online in the first annual HOMEBODY AWARDS! We came up with 12 categories we'd love to highlight and we need […]
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December 13, 2019
Projects
Our Secret to Working through Loud Construction Noise for 5 Months and Counting
DIY
Our Secret to Working through Loud Construction Noise for 5 Months and Counting
This post is sponsored by 3M™ WorkTunes™ Connect Hearing Protector We shared some office progress a couple weeks ago, but every day, we work on it a little more. Hang lights! Hang a picture. Hang a TV. Load up the storage. Rearrange the storage. We're getting hardwood floors put in here over the next couple weeks, […]
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December 5, 2019
Projects
Answering all of your burning questions about our Renovation.
Renovations
Answering all of your burning questions about our Renovation.
What was the total cost? Can we see real numbers? How close have you stayed within budget? I can't share the total cost, because we aren't finished yet. But I'm happy to share a few insights around this subject. Before you begin a renovation project, it's essential to sit down and make a budget. This is […]
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December 3, 2019
Projects
We're Moving Out Today
DIY
We're Moving Out Today
Our family is moving into a hotel for a couple weeks starting today. (Willow is coming, too!) We looked at Airbnbs, month to month rentals and a hotel that allows pets seemed to be the biggest bang for our buck this time. We were lucky enough to find one closeby that had two adjoining rooms […]
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December 2, 2019
Projects
A Two-Day Bedroom + Bathroom Makeover
DIY
A Two-Day Bedroom + Bathroom Makeover
This post is sponsored by Clayton Homes. We love a good, fast makeover project. Throw in a small budget, and I’m practically in heaven. A couple of weeks ago, we had the fun opportunity to decorate a master bedroom and bathroom at a Clayton home located in beautiful Tetonia, about an hour and fifteen minutes […]
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November 21, 2019
Projects
Going Dark In A Windowless Bathroom Paid off!
Design
Going Dark In A Windowless Bathroom Paid off!
Ah, the magic of paint strikes again. Greta's bathroom has always had good bones--the classically tiled shower, wood dresser vanity with great curves. I even loved the beadboard. A couple months ago, we tiled the floor and gave everything a fresh coat of paint (Alabaster on top and painted the beadboard Revere Pewter). And then […]
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November 19, 2019
Projects
Our Pre-Christmas Project Checklist
DIY
Our Pre-Christmas Project Checklist
While Chris and I were stuck in the airport for endless hours yesterday (we're STILL not home), we started making a list of allthe projects that need to happen before Christmas. Need is a strong word, because Christmas is going to come regardless, but our contractors are very confident they will be done with everything within the […]
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November 13, 2019
Projects
The Start of Our Office Renovation
DIY
The Start of Our Office Renovation
This post is sponsored by Modsy. Our office was a big selling-point for our house. It’s just off of the entryway, it has a door, and it has enough space to host our growing team as well as visits from partners and sponsors. Truthfully, this space came to the forefront of our minds when 20 […]
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November 7, 2019
Projects
Mood Board Monday: A $2500 Master Bedroom (We're Installing This Week!)
DIY
Mood Board Monday: A $2500 Master Bedroom (We're Installing This Week!)
This week, we're installing a master bedroom we designed in a model home for Clayton Homes. They're in the business of affordable, manufactured homes and they wanted us to show how luxurious it can feel--while still on a budget. So we took $2500 and designed a bedroom that feels like a million bucks. We'll be […]
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November 4, 2019
Projects
Casual Friday: Trying To Find A Sanctuary in too Much Construction, We bought A Couch, Office Plans, Great Dome Lamps and More!
Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Trying To Find A Sanctuary in too Much Construction, We bought A Couch, Office Plans, Great Dome Lamps and More!
Happy November! What?! Was October the fastest month for anyone else? This week, we cleared out our bedroom again and right now, Chris and I are cuddled up in Faye's Queen size bed--which feels really significantly smaller than our King, I'm not going to lie--while she is currently sleeping in the extra bed in Greta's […]
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November 1, 2019
Projects
10 Designers' Stories I just HAD to Screenshot
DIY
10 Designers' Stories I just HAD to Screenshot
Instagram stories are quickly becoming my favorite medium because it's so raw and real and usually uncut unpolished and filled with the middle of projects where I do a lot of my learning. And apparently find a lot of inspiration too. My screenshot folder is FILLED with Instagram story captures that I look back on […]
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October 30, 2019
Projects
Renter DIY: Adding Marble Contact Paper to Open Shelves
DIY
Renter DIY: Adding Marble Contact Paper to Open Shelves
My sister, Victoria, recently moved to Washington with her partner, Helen. As renters, they really wanted to make their apartment reflect them. They had a design question, and I suggested (what I thought was) an easy DIY. Here’s her story about applying marble contact paper to her open kitchen shelves. Have you ever tried? Our […]
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October 28, 2019
Projects
Tips for putting together a gallery wall
Art
Tips for putting together a gallery wall
This post is sponsored by Artfully Walls We're in the middle of an office renovation right now (but it's so like me to jump right to hanging art). I was looking for a really large abstract seascape or landscape piece — I wasn’t sure for which wall. But, as you know, sometimes starting with the […]
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October 24, 2019
Projects
I Can't Pinpoint what's not working in Greta's Bathroom
DIY
I Can't Pinpoint what's not working in Greta's Bathroom
Well this is a post that I didn't really know how to write and definitely did expect to be writing, but I thought it was important to be transparent about this part of the process, too. I was going to do a reveal of Greta's bathroom a couple weeks ago, and then last week ... and then […]
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October 23, 2019
Projects
Casual Friday!
Decor
Casual Friday!
This week has been a whirlwind. I surprised Chris with a weekend getaway last week for his birthday, and we ended up rushing home early because of a high fever--he was diagnosed with pneumonia last Friday and it definitely got worse before it got better. But after a week in bed, he is thankfully doing […]
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October 18, 2019
Projects
Our "New" Repurposed Front Door + Wood Door Inspiration
DIY
Our "New" Repurposed Front Door + Wood Door Inspiration
This post is sponsored by Minwax When we moved into this home, on the back of our house, was a large 9' arched solid wood door that captured my heart. If you've been keeping up, you know that this part of our home was an addition that wasn't done exactly right so it's now completely […]
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October 17, 2019
Projects
Footings, Floors, and an Unplanned, Last Second, Major Switch Up + a Video!
Projects
Footings, Floors, and an Unplanned, Last Second, Major Switch Up + a Video!
Y'all have been so great, you deserve to know how progress is coming on the major renovations here. If you're not caught up, read the last progress report first, but once you get permits things really kick in! Pour Footings - Check We hope one thing that is clear by us sharing this process - […]
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October 16, 2019
Projects
All the Thanksgiving Essentials
DIY
All the Thanksgiving Essentials
This post is sponsored by World Market. We're sharing some of the recipes you see below on their site today! I know what you’re thinking — Thanksgiving already?! We have no intention of skipping October’s hallowed holiday, but we are planning ahead to November’s big everyone-around-the-table event (the invitation is officially out! New dining room or […]
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October 15, 2019
Projects
Why We Are Renovating Instead of Building (Again)
Renovations
Why We Are Renovating Instead of Building (Again)
Last week, Chris and I taped off a few living room changes that are coming up in the next couple weeks. The door on the right will become a tall, arched passthrough out to the new dining space. On the left will be built in shelving of the same dimensions to balance the doorway and […]
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October 7, 2019
Projects
Weekend Sales! October 5, 2019
DIY
Weekend Sales! October 5, 2019
Abercrombie: Up to 40% off Aerie: 30% off new arrivals Anthropologie: 30% off sale items Banana Republic: Up to 60% off original price Container Store: 25% off Elfa, shelving, bungee chairs, closet essentials and more JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. GAP: Up to 50% off site wide + extra 25% […]
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October 5, 2019
