Back in 2020 my dad and I designed this built-in library shelving for my dining room. The budget was to tight for custom cabinetry, so we figured out a way to build the idea I had in my head using Ikea and a whole lot of trim. Over the years I’ve referenced this project a lot in my DIY consultations and have had a few people tag me in their own versions (so cool!). I always wished I had written an explanation with visuals so I’m finally doing it. Keep in mind, this was close to 4 years ago, so...
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27 Ways to Ban the Boob Light
This post is brought to you in collaboration with with Lumens.com, a brand I use in my own home and client projects. All opinions and selections are my own.* A couple weeks ago I was waiting for my dad at our local big orange hardware store and started strolling the lighting department. Not surprisingly there were plenty
ORC: Week 3 (We have cement tile floors!)
Thank you to our sponsor Villa Lagoon Tile who has provided product for this project. All opinions are my own. Halfway point! Week 3 is hard, man. You really want to see things get buttoned up but you’re still living in a mess. This area of our home is right off the kitchen and truly our family
ORC: Week 2 (MudBathLaundry Room Design Plan )
One Room Challenge Week 2! We made a lot of progress but mostly the unexciting kind: getting the shower rough-in installed without disturbing the tile, patching the wood floor under the old cabinets and buttoning up the plumbing behind the sink wall. All very important but honestly kind of boring. Let’s move on to the
ORC: Week 1 (Meet the MudBathLaundry Room)
What’s behind curtain number 1? Its here, its here, my third One Room Challenge! And to celebrate we’re redoing three rooms! Not really, but kinda…keep reading…I think I have the hang of it this time and am doing everything I can to keep things on track in the home, work, and health departments (read about my
A Self-Care Plan
Or, How to Survive One Room Challenge without Suffering a Complete Meltdown. If you follow me on Instagram you have most likely heard about the One Room Challenge, a six-week renovation challenge that ends with a completely finished room reveal. We don’t do it for prizes, there is no “winner,” its just a way to have
The Peach Pit Office Makeover!
This post is made in partnership with Clare.com paint and supplies, but all opinions are my own. There comes a point in every small business owner’s life, when they need to ask themselves a very important question. “Does my home office suck?” The answer is almost always yes, but for some, clever organization and a dedicated
For the love of sod
This post is made in partnership with Green Acres Nursery & Supply but all opinions are my own. I’m back with some more behind-the-scenes on our backyard renovation! Today we’re talking about grass. Personally, I haven’t always gotten excited about lawns, I leave that to my husband, but upgrading with sod was incredibly satisfying. Having a
ORC Spring Patio Reveal!
Ahhh!! I can’t believe we’re here celebrating One Room Challenge Reveal Day. We pushed ourselves so hard in every way, added a few last minute elements, and have so many people to thank, but the good news is the backyard oasis is done and I may never going back inside again. Hi! If you’re new
