For me, nothing is more thrilling than a total-space transformation. But you don't have to break the bank to get a jump-start on great design. I've chunked out a dreamy $3000 outdoor space below, in $1,000 increments, with mood boards that build on one another (though, honestly, I would love any of these boards a […]
Last year we shared how we approach budgets when renovating (here) and shared a hypothetical 3 phase bedroom makeover under $2000. The gist? If you have $500, that doesn't mean you have to buy the cheapest of everything to get the room done. That means, choose a few budget-conscious pieces to start your space and […]
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 […]
While we've talked about the patio plans to build a pergola, we have never really revealed the direction of the rest of the space--besides the handsome new fixture. Here's what we're envisioning: 1. The Carson you've met. 2. Cafe lights stringing from the pergola. 3. This Ikea outdoor sectional has really good reviews. We love […]
Some projects are just laughable. This was one such project. As a part of our exterior makeover (that has been severely thwarted from rain, rain and more rain) we wanted to switch out our back patio light. You can kind of see the old one in this picture from when we stained the patio. Squint. […]
I know, I know we said that our bedroom and bathroom are next--but the weather is warm and we want to take advantage. And to those who are emailing me about the kitchen tile--that's coming, too. It's on backorder so we're moving ahead until it arrives and we install it in record time because we're […]
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