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
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Simple and Affordable Master Bedroom Makeover
No one loves a good bedroom makeover quite like I do. When I discovered that my neighbor's bedroom needed some love, I couldn't wait to make a few adjustments to help it feel a little more cozy. Jeff and Trish are both busy people, Jeff works for the military (thank you!) and Trish works full-time at a pretty-intense job. They just haven't gotten around to making their master bedroom what they really wanted it to be. Our goal here was to keep it simple and still make a big statement. You won't believe how affordable this on-trend bedroom makeover was! Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring ... Read More
Inside our Kitchen Cabinets- Organizing Ideas
We added about 125 square feet to our kitchen. It is now full of glorious storage for plates and dishes and food! However, sometimes when we get more space (whether from moving or de-cluttering or renovating), it can be tempting to start filling that space right back up with things. Anyone else? I have learned so much from living in our small home about staying on top of the "stuff" that we have and keeping things organized and tidy, that I was determined to put our kitchen back together in an organized and efficient way. We didn't add more- just can now put things in cupboards that was spread ... Read More
Our new TimberTech Deck with Contemporary Rail and String Lights
Our back deck is really an extension of our living space. When you live in a smaller home, every room is a living room and this outdoor great room has always been that for us! We love to make smore's and unwind as a family on our back deck. As soon as the weather permits, we eat dinner out here nightly. When we open up the Christen bed and breakfast to visiting friends and family, we are out here even more. Oh, the memories we have made here. When we added on to our home, we had to remove the old wood deck to make space for our kitchen and master bathroom. Honestly, it was a little ... Read More
How to Pick the Right Size Rug with Guide!
I often get asked how to pick the right size rug for under a dining table, under a bed, for an entry and really any spot! And since we are on the subject, I only believe in one design rule- you must pick the right size rug for your space! I have an older blog post on picking the right size rug (HERE)- hey, even Joanna Gaines has changed her ways, from picking a too small of a rug to the right size rug for the scale of the room and furniture. Let me show you some of my tips from some past makeovers we did. Bedroom Rugs- Tip- Depending in room size, rug should extend about 2' to ... 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
Dormer Master Bedroom with a new Affordable Rug and Finishing Touches!
Friends of ours, Joel and Sue recently moved into a new home, after living in the same home for over 20+ years. Joel was a manager of a large estate in Fairfield, and lived on the property with his family in a separate home. Unfortunately he lost that job and the place they called home for so many years. They had to move to a new place. It is the cutest older home with a lot of charm. I met Joel and Sue when I moved to Connecticut 5 years ago, they own a CrossFit in my area. I was planning on trying all the CrossFit's then deciding what one to go to, but they were both so nice and I ended up ... Read More
Spring Fever- 9 ways to get SPRING ready!
Who's ready for SPRING?? There has been a burst of sunshine around here lately, and it's definitely given us Spring Fever! Here are my 9 ways to slowly start inviting Spring into your home this year! From cleaning out your fridge, to getting rid of all the heavy fabrics! And also linked up some new favorite Spring clothes. Cream $16 sweater /// Green $14 pants /// Shoes Thank you walmart.com for sponsoring this post 1- Clean your fridge But seriously, don't you love the cleanliness of a well-organized and clean fridge?! Go through your fridge, check the condiments and ... Read More
White Boho Master Bedroom Makeover
We gifted this bedroom makeover for a sweet friend of mine, Nikki. I met her while waiting for our daughters, who were killing it in a hip hop class:). Nikki was instantly an example of a genuine, loving person. We got talking and I found out that her home had burned down about a year prior. They were all set to move in, and had moved in all of their furniture and possessions. Thankfully they decided not to sleep there, because their brand new home caught fire and burned down in the middle of the night. It was a traumatic experience, as you can imagine. They had to rebuild and do it all ... Read More
3 Top Tips for Getting Wall Art Right & Favorites Art Sources
Do you ever struggle to pick out art for a space or just knowing what to put on your walls? Maybe you love what you have, but are unsure of how to feature it in a space? What you put on your walls can really make or break a room. Several months ago, I asked you to chime in with your burning questions on art! I have compiled those questions and hopefully I can give you a few tips that I use when picking art and wall decor for a space. Doing it right from the beginning can save a lot of money and questions! I also linked some of my favorite go-to places for art, my art ... Read More