This past week we took on two projects, fixing up the back entrance of the house and starting to rebuild the fence.
Read MoreIt’s week three of the One Room Challenge, and here’s what we have done so far. We’ve ordered everything that we need to finish the project and can’t just pick up at the hardware store or lumber yard; we’ve measured, floor planned, taped out, and revised our design ad nauseam, and I’m (reasonably) confident we’ve locked in our final design.
Read MoreLast week I showed you the “before” of our patio in its current state. This week I’m sharing my design plan because a. winging things just isn’t going to cut it, and b. it is oh so motivating to “see” your dream space come together before your eyes even if it’s just on paper for the time being.
Read MoreWhile the last challenge was all about creating a space where we could retreat from the world and lean into working, schooling, just generally existing from home with two small children, this one is about expanding our world a little.
Read MoreAfter the first month of this project being spent on demo mode and in triage mode as we uncovered unexpected issues, it feels amazing to be finishing up a new project every day.
Read MoreOnce again, I’m participating in the One Room Challenge, the design challenge where a bunch of bloggers tackle making over a room on a pretty tight timeline. Luckily, this year they’re giving us two extra weeks because this “room” is actually a suite that includes a kitchenette and a bathroom.
Read MoreWhile our home is still a work in progress, it's finally in a state where I feel excited to open it up and invite people in.
Read MoreThe house feels in a state of flux. It's equal parts energizing and overwhelming.
Read MoreDo you know that stage of cleaning where everything looks way worse before it gets better? Well, I’m hoping that’s what this is because I’m ready for the looking better part to get here.
Read MoreI have a real love/ hate relationship with January. Can anyone else relate? On the one hand, it's like a big shiny reset button. On the other hand, the warm glow of the holidays is fading away, and we're left with the sometimes daunting task of cleaning up after the party.
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