I wanted to share my design inspiration board for the Big Guest Bedroom with you all - and Zach. He refuses to get on Pinterest. Apparently ...
World O' Carpet
I picture someone and something like this in our house... Like any good story, we should start at the beginning. Once upon a time, ...
Beam Me Up!
Ignore the plaster dust on the after, it isn't permanent! Oh, and the awesome popcorn texturing... Our house has decorative bea...
Flowers, Sunshine, & Water
The view from our bedroom window this beautiful Sunday evening, and I'm inside painting...
Sneak Peak Sunday
We went to an auction a few weeks ago - it was amazing! An antique store, that was three stories tall, was downsizing and auctioning off al...
Dresser to TV Stand Reveal!
I know you've been eagerly waiting for it. What does this wonderful TV stand look like? Well... here you go! It's a little brighter ...
I Despise White Trim
White trim. It's beautiful in theory. Like in these pictures: From Flourish Design + Style From Thrifty Decor Chick But, d...
Finally Here
After a snow storm on May 2nd, Spring is finally here - all 60° of it! :) Obviously the Magnolia tree is happy - the first blooms since we...
Pee Carpet
The title isn't pretty, but really it was carpet with stains... around the toilet. Gross. And it smelled. Are you noticing a theme? ...
Dresser to TV Stand Transformation
Remember on Monday when I gave you a tantalizing view of the original dresser and harrowing tale of acquiring it? (If you don'...
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