Projects
The MAJOR changes underway in the REST of our Home + Progress and Renderings!
DIY
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? […]
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August 7, 2019
Projects
Rearranging the Kitchen Cabinets and Deciding on a Paint Color!
DIY
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 […]
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August 5, 2019
Projects
Adding the Perfect Window Shades in the Fullmer Kitchen
Decor
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 […]
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August 1, 2019
Projects
Colors We're Considering for Our Phase 1 Kitchen Cabinets Makeover!
Inspiration
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 […]
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July 29, 2019
Projects
Our Screen Free Summer
Decor
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, […]
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July 27, 2019
Projects
A Look at Our Patio This Year
DIY
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 […]
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July 18, 2019
Projects
The Budget Breakdown of the Fullmer Kitchen
DIY
The Budget Breakdown of the Fullmer Kitchen
Earlier this week, we excitedly shared the before and afters of the Fullmer kitchen! We've done several kitchens over the years at a variety of price points and we're excited to the Fullmer kitchen to our portfolio! I wasn't originally going to share a budget breakdown of this one because it wasn't my budget to […]
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July 10, 2019
Projects
The Fullmer Kitchen Reveal, Sources & all the Before and Afters!
DIY
The Fullmer Kitchen Reveal, Sources & all the Before and Afters!
The Fullmer's kitchen is d-o-n-e and I can't wait to share all of the photos today! We've been sharing progress as we go, so in case you missed it, here are the past posts about... All the before photos and mood board Demoing the kitchen and the new layout Finding asbestos and course correcting The […]
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July 8, 2019
Projects
DIY Easy Wood-Stained Custom Floating Shelves
DIY
DIY Easy Wood-Stained Custom Floating Shelves
This post is sponsored by Minwax®. The Fullmers really wanted some open shelving in their kitchen mixed with closed upper cabinets. This is a great solution for most people who don't necessarily want to worry about every dish looking beautiful all the time, but still want to add some decor and character to their kitchen. We DIYed […]
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June 20, 2019
Projects
A Candid Video Where We Talk With a Contractor about our Plans
DIY
A Candid Video Where We Talk With a Contractor about our Plans
The first task before starting any of our larger projects was finding a contractor. We talked to several, but timing and expertise were the biggest factor in who we ultimately wanted to work with. Last week, we had one (Austin Crystal, who many of you recommended!) into our home one morning (I wasn't feeling the […]
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June 19, 2019
Projects
The 6 Projects We Want to Tackle in the next 6 months.
Projects
The 6 Projects We Want to Tackle in the next 6 months.
What's the first project!? When are you gonna start!? Since the OG 2019 project list is no longer a possibility, we sat down over the weekend and made a new list! For this house! You heard us talk about all of our general plans in yesterday's video walk through, but here's where we'd like to […]
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June 12, 2019
Projects
Everything and the Kitchen Sink (And Faucet!) at the Fullmer Kitchen
DIY
Everything and the Kitchen Sink (And Faucet!) at the Fullmer Kitchen
This post is sponsored by Elkay Did you know a sink is one of the first things you have to have solidly picked out when starting a kitchen renovation? Plumbing wants to know where the sink is going to be. For cabinetry, you need to know how wide and what type of sink you're going […]
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June 6, 2019
Projects
Building a Custom, Tiled Cover for a Recirculating Range Hood
DIY
Building a Custom, Tiled Cover for a Recirculating Range Hood
As we come to a close on the Fullmer's kitchen (aiming to finish tomorrow, with the exception of some stying and pantry organization etc.), we're so excited to pull together all of the little parts of this project to share. One of those parts we wanted to share today - building out their custom, tiled […]
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May 30, 2019
Projects
We Sold Our House! + A Master (Printable!!) List of To-Dos before Listing Your House
DIY
We Sold Our House! + A Master (Printable!!) List of To-Dos before Listing Your House
This post is part of a paid partnership with Lowe's. We will be moving into a new home next week!! That's crazy and emotional and exciting to write. When my parents decided to downsize and move from next door, we started casually looking at Zillow at night. It took some time, but we found the […]
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May 29, 2019
Projects
Our Color Story Filter Pack, INTERIOR is live!!!
DIY
Our Color Story Filter Pack, INTERIOR is live!!!
Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Today is such a big day! We're so excited to share that we collaborated with A Color Story (the amazing photo editing app by Emma & Elsie from A Beautiful Mess) to bring you a a filter pack perfect for interiors. In fact--we called it INTERIOR. A Color Story is free to […]
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May 23, 2019
Projects
Everything You Need To Know about Using Semihandmade Fronts with Ikea Cabinets (And our Cove Line in the Fullmer Kitchen!)
DIY
Everything You Need To Know about Using Semihandmade Fronts with Ikea Cabinets (And our Cove Line in the Fullmer Kitchen!)
Earlier this year, we launched our own line of cabinet doors with Semihandmade that consists of three wood tones: A walnut tone called Saddle, A grayish brown tone called Dusk (we used that one at the cabin!) and a light oak looking option called Cove--that's the one we're using in the Fullmer kitchen and I'm […]
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May 22, 2019
Projects
Weekend Sales! May 18, 2019
DIY
Weekend Sales! May 18, 2019
Wayfair: all things outdoor + bed & bath up to 70% off Pottery Barn: summer decorating event - up to 30% off Overstock: memorial day blowout - up tp 70% off + free shipping! Rejuvenation: up to 50% off rugs! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. West Elm: summer […]
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May 18, 2019
Projects
The Very Last House Tour in This Home!
House Tours
The Very Last House Tour in This Home!
Our home has been on the market for 2 days now (hooowwwww has it only been two days?! see the listing here!) and we are swamped with showings and keeping it ready, while juggling kids and working on finishing the Fullmer's kitchen before Kelsi has her baby any minute now. But in the midst of […]
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May 15, 2019
Projects
New Floors at the Fullmer Kitchen Reno!
DIY
New Floors at the Fullmer Kitchen Reno!
The new, engineered wood floors, from Stuga Studio are in at the Fullmers and we're all in love. We ordered a bunch of free samples from Stuga to compare them with the cabinet fronts we had chosen and pick a good coordinating one. We originally landed on Oak Portofino, but it was backordered a little […]
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May 1, 2019
Projects
Weekend Sales
DIY
Weekend Sales
Target: Up to 25% off patio + an extra 15% off with code BREEZY, & 50% off baby online only World Market: 20% off outdoor + free shipping with code 20OUTDOOR Overstock: Spring Clearance up to 70% off +free shipping Pottery Barn: Up to 40% off everything + free shipping with code FREESHIP Allmodern: Up […]
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April 27, 2019
