You know we like to keep a tidy entryway as much as possible. However, with limited closet space in the house and even more limited hanging space in the front entry, this has been a bit of a challenge. We started by creating a wainscoting “backpack wall,” based on THIS DESIGN. You can see our …
Living Room Makeover Part 3: A Bed for Our Boots Read More »
One of the things we love about modern homes is the layout. The rooms are designed for flow, with clean lines and clear lines of sight throughout. Unfortunately, it’s often the case with a more modern build that there is one thing lacking: character. Of course, with a clean slate, you can create any character …
Living Room Makeover Part 2: Front Entry Makeover Read More »
It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally approaching the final stages of our epic living room makeover project! We can hardly believe it! When we say “a long time coming,” we’re not joking. It’s actually been close to a year since the whole thing began. That’s the trouble with taking on large DIY …
Fall is our absolute favourite time of the year. As teachers with kids, it’s almost like it’s our own new year. New clothes, a new plan of attack at work. And, let’s not forget, it’s the prelude to the amazing food and holiday celebrations that come with the harvest season. The air is fresh and …
When you’re running a household and loving the process of beautiful living, it’s inevitable you’ll start looking online for ideas and inspiration. While there’s no shortage of helpful DIYs and tutorials out there, there’s just something special about finding a blogger whose aesthetic and vibe feel comfortable and at home. Our quest for beautiful living …
When it comes to home maintenance, we know not everyone is Bob Villa. Heck, most people aren’t even Tim Allen. But that’s no reason to be caught with a squeaky hinge, a leaky faucet, or a loose deck board. Basic home maintenance skills are, in our opinion, an important part of ownership. And part of …
Tools Every Homeowner Should Have in Their Toolbox Read More »
We do a lot of painting. Whether it’s touching up or refreshing a room, finishing a decor project, or upcycling a beautiful piece of previously-loved furniture, there’s nothing that really dresses up a project like a fresh coat of paint. But, of course, painting can get pretty expensive. It’s always worth it to spend a …
#TopFiveFridays – Paint Supplies You Should Buy at the Dollar Store Read More »
Since we updated our front room lights with these really cool retro Edison lights from Costco, we’ve been struggling to find a solution for the light right above our door. It’s not a light that gets used a lot (except to hang Christmas decorations from), but what was there was from the original brushed nickel …
#PinTest: designertrapped’s $40 West Elm Pendant Light Read More »
We’re all about the holidays, as you probably already guessed. And around here that means DECORATING!! This year, leading up to Thanksgiving, I decided to set up a front door wreath and garland. It was a pretty simple DIY (maybe I’ll share that too), but it needed a little extra touch. So, I added a …
#Pintest: Sarah @ Mommy Suite’s DIY “Perfect” Burlap Bow Tutorial Read More »
