Projects
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
Projects
Building a Staircase Vs. Removing a Staircase (How Much Did It Cost?)
Renovations
Building a Staircase Vs. Removing a Staircase (How Much Did It Cost?)
The very first time Chris and I took a tour of this house, I was alarmed at the open sawtooth stringer on the staircase. There were too many jagged lines, and my eyes couldn’t handle it wrapping around the whole entry when you come in the house! This began the start of the staircase renovation, […]
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January 16, 2023
Projects
The 13 Home Projects on Our 2023 List
Renovations
The 13 Home Projects on Our 2023 List
The time has come to share our annual list of home projects we plan to do in 2023. Along with setting family goals, personal goals, and financial goals, Chris and I take the time to get on the same page regarding all the things we'd like to accomplish in the home! In 2022 we took […]
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January 4, 2023
Projects
Reveal: The Long-Awaited Modern Colonial Laundry Room
Renovations
Reveal: The Long-Awaited Modern Colonial Laundry Room
This post was sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement. A one stop shop for an entire renovation! Sigh (of joy and relief). The LAUNDRY ROOM IS FINISHED!! And we're excited to share our very last reveal of 2022. The laundry room was the only thing that made us second-guess this house during our house hunting last […]
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December 19, 2022
Projects
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
Projects
2022 Home Project Report Card
North Carolina Home
2022 Home Project Report Card
At the beginning of each year, Chris and I set out to make a list of all the projects we hope to do in the year. And at the end of each year, we revisit the list and grade how well we've done! It's always fun to see which goals we totally conquered and which […]
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December 12, 2022
Projects
Removing a Staircase Connecting the Bunk Room to the Home Gym
Renovations
Removing a Staircase Connecting the Bunk Room to the Home Gym
This is something we've never ever done before and something we didn't even plan to do! But as we were talking through our hopes and dreams for the bunk room, Chris brought up removing the staircase entirely, and suddenly everything clicked! Pendants The entrance into the bunk room/play room is through a breezeway from the […]
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December 9, 2022
Projects
DIY Gingerbread House (Faux)
DIY
DIY Gingerbread House (Faux)
I found this jaw-droppingly beautiful gingerbread house on Amazon (pictured below on the top shelf), and I paid a pretty penny for it! It's been a while since I've had my hand at crafting, but I thought some white hot glue sticks and a paper mache house might be able to replicate it! On Thanksgiving […]
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December 2, 2022
Projects
Reveal!!: Greta's Bathroom Renovation is Finished!
North Carolina Home
Reveal!!: Greta's Bathroom Renovation is Finished!
When I looked back at when we introduced our plans to renovate both the laundry room and Greta's bathroom, I realized that was 7 months ago! I can't believe how much time has passed! This bathroom and the still-unfinished laundry room (more on that another day) actually inspired the "10 Things That Can Derail a […]
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November 14, 2022
Projects
5 Changes We recently made Around the Home
updates
5 Changes We recently made Around the Home
Oftentimes, changes are made around the house that I don't really pause to share because, well... I guess things can change pretty frequently. A lot of projects are near the finish line (the laundry room and the upstairs bathroom), so we've been making tweaks here and there, moving some furniture around, as well as doing […]
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November 7, 2022
Projects
The Long-Awaited Wolf Subzero Refrigerator and Freezer Are In!
North Carolina Home
The Long-Awaited Wolf Subzero Refrigerator and Freezer Are In!
After a long 15 months, all of the subzero wolf kitchen appliances we ordered are finally in place! The waiting game has been painful, and I'm not ready to say it was worth it... But it's nice to finally have the kitchen we dreamed of. In anticipation of a full kitchen reveal coming soon, today […]
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October 24, 2022
Projects
Installing a Window, Where There Isn't One
DIY
Installing a Window, Where There Isn't One
A couple of days ago, we finally had this oval window in the hallway installed! It's literally so so perfect. POV: You're standing in Greta's bedroom doorway, staring down this hallway that didn't use to be here. To the left is the bonus room, and those stairs lead up into the attic. At the end […]
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October 19, 2022
Projects
All About the Automatic Pool Cover, We Used
Renovations
All About the Automatic Pool Cover, We Used
Pool season is almost a wrap but there's no time like the present to pull back the curtain cover to talk about the automatic pool cover we have and love! Pool Chaises | Striped Umbrellas | Side Tables Anthony Sylvan (the pool builder we used) recommended we use an automatic pool cover from Coverstar. Every pool company has its […]
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October 17, 2022
Projects
How to Deodorize Wood Furniture (and How We Organized Our Linen Armoire)
DIY
How to Deodorize Wood Furniture (and How We Organized Our Linen Armoire)
For the laundry room, I purchased this vintage linen cabinet from Chairish, which smelled a bit old and musty. I hoped to put my fresh sheets and bedding in there, but I couldn't in good conscious store them there while it smelled so dirty. So I rolled up my sleeves and got to work! Lucky […]
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October 10, 2022
Projects
Our Sunken Fire Pit Paired With Black Adirondack Chairs
DIY
Our Sunken Fire Pit Paired With Black Adirondack Chairs
Our fire pit in the backyard officially passed inspection, and we've been spending our fall evenings fire-side with a basket of s'more goodies. Just in time too! Honestly, being unable to turn on the fire until just a couple of weeks ago hasn't been a huge deterrent because it's been too hot to use anyway! […]
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October 7, 2022
Projects
7 Tips for Staining Unfinished Wood Furniture
DIY
7 Tips for Staining Unfinished Wood Furniture
There are DIY-ers out there building furniture from scratch! Chris and I have dipped our toes in the world of furniture building and while it can save you money (sometimes), it requires a lot of gumption. Staining unfinished wood furniture is a great middle-of-the-road place to be if you're looking to stretch your budget and […]
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October 3, 2022
Projects
10 Things That Can Derail a Home Renovation
DIY
10 Things That Can Derail a Home Renovation
It's no secret that renovating can come with some hiccups. Actually, whether you're DIY-ing or hiring contractors you would be naive to NOT anticipate hiccups. While we typically lean into optimism around here, bumps in the road seem to be inevitable no matter how much planning and precaution we take. To quote Murphy's Law: "Anything […]
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September 28, 2022
Projects
Everything we did, ate and saw in London
Design
Everything we did, ate and saw in London
Last week, Chris and I had the incredible opportunity to travel to London for work. We were invited by Williams Sonoma and William Morris and Co to preview their newest collaboration and the inspiration behind it. It was my first time in London and although it was a quick trip, they brought us all over […]
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September 27, 2022
Projects
Using a Ceiling Curtain Track to Hang a Shower Curtain
updates
Using a Ceiling Curtain Track to Hang a Shower Curtain
I mentioned on our Project Punch List that I was considering trying out a shower curtain in the upstairs bathroom while the glass enclosure gets fabricated. Well I did it. It's going to be 8 weeks (expecting there's no delays) until it's finished being made and so I figured we had two options. We could […]
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September 26, 2022
Projects
An Overdue Outdoor Kitchen Update
Renovations
An Overdue Outdoor Kitchen Update
This outdoor kitchen has been a long time in the making! And we're still not done, but it's officially usable and in service. Chris's parents AND my sister Patti happened to be in town over the weekend and so we figured... Why not break in the outdoor kitchen and pool furniture and throw a pool […]
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September 21, 2022
