We have guests a lot. We LOVE it. It is one of the ways we stay connected with our family who all live a few thousand miles away. I have posted about how we operate guests in our small cape before, but I have always felt like we could do a little better in Finn's room. Although his trundle-style daybed was nice, when our guests came, it would take up the entire room. The final nudge to switch up the sleeping arrangements in Finn's room came when his bed was a little damaged in our basement flood during renovations. Bunk beds have gotten a major upgrade lately with a minimal custom look ... Read More
Our Top Tools for Every Home DIY Project
I watched Kevin in awe as he created Finn's built in bunk beds! I mean, what can't he do? My favorite part was when he told me "If I can do this, ANYONE can." This is SO TRUE! Kevin is smart and hard working, but doesn't have a building background. The only experience he has is the stuff you see him build-- He learns as he goes!! He is confident and problem-solving and those traits (and access to youtube) is really all you need to accomplish almost every DIY home project! You have seen us hang board and batten in this dining room. Kevin learned how to bury our tramp, install tile on our ... Read More
Bike Shed and Garbage Shed
As most of you know…we don't have a garage with this 1950's house. It was a big adjustment when we moved from our Utah home that had an attached garage. Actually a lot of homes around us don't have attached garages, and if they have a garage it ends up being a storage shed. We had a shed, but we took it down with intentions to build a shed then it turned into a mini home gym (I think I should say shed one more time:) shed. There is storage behind the gym for our lawnmower and yard tools, but we were lacking bike storage! Plus I have wanted a place to hide our garbages for awhile now, so we ... Read More
Fall Front Porch with New Paint on Front Door
We painted our door a different version of the pink…a little richer, more of a salmon pink. I felt ready for a change, but we still love a pink door, it is fun to be "the house with the pink door". Painting your front door is an easy update, it can be a fun seasonal change and decorating our front porch seasonally is probably one of my favorite things. Why is decorating my porch my favorite thing? Thanks for asking! I got thinking about it after I spotted a 12' skeleton at The Home Depot. At first I walked by it and thought, that is ridiculously large and crazy. Why would you put a huge ... Read More
Two Favorite EASY Fish Recipes- Honey Dill Salmon and Plantain Crusted Cod
Kevin makes salmon weekly, everyone eats it in our house and loves it. We are sharing the simplest way he makes it today! His mom taught him the recipe. Just a little dill, honey and butter (or ghee). And we are sharing a plantain crusted cod recipe, that Kevin just made up the other night. The girls said the plantain crusted cod fish looked like it had cereal on top and tasted like it….so they loved it! ha! Both are too good not to share. Honey and Dill Salmon Recipe Plantain Crusted Cod Fish We cooked the plantain crusted cod fish in our air fryer. We have had it for over a ... Read More
Bringing a Puppy into our Nest- All about Noah
Welcome to the family, Noah! Lola was the one who wanted a dog the most, and somehow one day it just happened, her dreams came true. And really, all of us are so in love with this little puppy! We were at the right point in our family life to be able to add a puppy to the mix. After traveling to Utah and visiting family, Lola was a little sad one day about missing family (although when I asked her if she wanted to move to Utah, she quickly said no). It is always hard to be away from family, even if you are happy where you are. She has had some personal things we were working through with ... Read More
Friday Favorites and Weekly FAQ
Today I am sharing frequently asked for links and sources! Answering some most asked questions too! And sharing two projects we are going to be starting soon. Robe- this robe got SO many questions! It is out of stock and coming back in October, you can get an email when it comes back. Use code nesting30 for 30% off. Hindu Rope Plant- I have wanted this plant and can't ever find in shops near me, so I went to Etsy and found it! Looks so great in person (see what it looks like below in our home)!Planter- the rattan touch won me over! Perfect planter for my new plants.Ruffle Blouse- perfect ... Read More
A Bedroom for a 5 Year old or 16 Year Old Girl Makeover
We asked all of our Nesting with Grace community to submit kids bedrooms that they would like the opportunity for us to makeover. We had an overwhelming response and wish we could do them all. In the end we decided to do this makeover for a 5 year old little girl, Kaia who was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma. She is undergoing chemo and surgeries and is doing great. We really wanted to brighten her and her family's day. Kaia was sleeping on a toddler bed and was ready for an official big girl bed! The bed I picked for her can carry her through adulthood!! (I want it!!) Thank you ... Read More
The Nest- Our Home Gym
About 4 months ago we tore down our old shed (that had been there since 1950!) and replaced it with a larger shed aka... a glorified home gym! THE NEST! We feel very lucky we could do this. Kevin works out every single morning at 6:30 am. I still workout at our local CrossFit every morning at 5:30 am. We both really value our health and the fact that we CAN physically move. I pray everyday in my car before going back into the house, my prayer always includes a HUGE prayer of thanks that I can move my body. It is truly a gift. Both of us workout for our physical and mental health. Needless to ... Read More
Friday Favorites- Plants Accessories, Gym Plans and more!
It has been awhile since I shared a Friday Favorites! I come across new favorite things all the time! But a favorite will always be plants and accessories for my plants, planters, hangers, stands, watering cans…etc! Often I "rob Peter to pay Paul" for our makeovers….I am showing a few things I got to replace what I gave. Also sharing our home gym plans and a peek inside. Macrame Hanger // Plant Stand // Hanging Rattan Planter // Gold Watering Can // Wood Bowl // Black Side table // Basket Set // Wall Hook Love that this watering can doubles as really pretty decor! Just add a couple ... Read More