We are doing a local boys bedroom makeover the first week in December. I wanted to share the before and our plan! It might give you some inspiration if you are wanting to gift some bedroom items for Christmas! A local blog reader and oily member reached out when she saw we were looking for a local room to makeover. This is what she said… "This boy is deserving of a makeover because he’s taking a leap of faith with my husband & I and switching schools this year!" From a personal perspective Kevin had to go through something similar when his parents got divorced about the same age, this ... Read More
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Friday Favorites- Home Office Ideas, Diffuser Display and more!
My dream would be to have a home office one day. But then I wonder if I would actually use it or continue to work from the kitchen island where all the action is?? Maybe I just want to decorate a home office! We turned a dining space into a home office for a local family, it was really nice to do for them. Then it got me thinking how I would decorate my personal home office! So I did a budget-friendly design plan and my dream office plans and also linked to some of my favorite accessories for a home office! Home Office Favorite Things- White StaplerBlack Pencils Pink Marble Pencil ... Read More
Winter is Coming…get the Bedroom Cozy!
Yes, it is early to start decorating for Christmas….for some! But never too early to share ideas! I gave our duvet and insert to our neighbors with a recent makeover, so it was the perfect time to switch up our master bedroom. I decided to do a winter bedroom look! Sharing how it turned out and ways to make your bedroom extra cozy. Thank you The Company Store for sponsoring this post Essentials for Cozy Winter Bedding- Lots of layers! I started with this absolutely gorgeous duvet cover. Favorite thing about The Company Store duvet covers is the have ties in each corner that you can ... 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
Parents Master Bedroom Makeover- Horizontal Board and Batten
When we went to see family recently we made sure to schedule in a makeover for my parents. It was a shorter trip than usual, we really wanted to make time to do this makeover for my parents master bedroom. They still live in the home I grew up in and I love the nostalgia, but over the past couple of years, they have done a lot of updates to make this home work for their new stage of life. At Christmas, you may remember that we gave them an electric fireplace, made over their guest room (where we stay when we visit), and spruced up their family room. My parents are such hard workers and ... Read More
Affordable Summer Clothes
Now that school is officially finished, REAL summer is starting. We are headed on a couple mimi vacations and when we travel is when I realize I need a few summer pieces. Anyone else? I like my summer clothes to be affordable, lightweight and easy to wear! What about you? Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post If your family needs some affordable summer updates to your wardrobes, WalMart has so many cute options for the season! I find things often on their website and whenever I wear them I always get asked where they are from. And when I say WalMart, more are pleasantly surprised ... Read More
Our Kitchen Reveal- What 9 feet does to a Kitchen!
So basically it's Christmas in May because that is how excited I am to reveal our most-loved, most-used, and most- anticipated renovated room! You've already seen bits and pieces, but I am excited to show you all of the ins and outs and invite you in for the grand tour! I sourced everything out for you at the end of this post. I will also be back with a full, budget breakdown for this remodel! But today, let's just look at our new pretty kitchen! Our new kitchen!!! We ended up doing Semihandmade Door with an IKEA Kitchen. It was a fun an affordable project, check THIS ... Read More
Having Fun Nestled Down at Home with Kids
Many of us are finding ourselves home-bound in an effort to keep our community safer. It can be unsettling to suddenly try to discover a new routine and navigate uncharted waters. In my experience, I have found that children are careful observers and pick up on emotional and nonverbal cues quickly. Let's help them feel at ease by leading the way with these FREE and inventive ways to keep them engaged and having fun! I am sure that with a little creativity, this time spent with your family can be some of the most memorable moments from their childhood! You can print these out and go through ... Read More
Nestle Down Ideas- When you are Stuck at Home!
I have 13 things you could do right now while we are all nestled in at home. If you are like me achieving things gives me energy and boosts my mood. Do one small thing a day, especially if you have kids at home and you are trying to be a teacher too (praise to all the teachers!!!). Don't get overwhelmed but I think we could all benefit if we do something. We have rain in our forecast and rather than cry (which I might do too) I am going to have the kids help us get the house ready, so when the sun shines we can head out and enjoy it. Focus on what we CAN do not what we can't do! 13 Nestle Down ... Read More
Small Space Living Series- 1200 Square Foot Modern Farmhouse
It has been awhile since I shared a small space living feature, but this one is worth the wait! Aimee from The Homegrown Apple is letting us peek inside her newly-built, modern farmhouse and you are going to love her style! Aimee and her husband built this home with their family in mind. Aimee homeschools her children and has a great system for organizing her beautiful home! What is your home Motto? 1 Thessalonians 4:11. Aspire to live a quiet life, mind your own affairs, and work with your hands. Why do you live in a smaller home? A few years ago we were ... Read More