Happy Saturday! This weekend is a pretty chill one around here, which I’m really looking forward to. We’re planning on doing a TRX class together this morning, some small things around the house, and hopefully a hike. Today I’m sharing all about re-planting our front bed. When we moved in the bed was pretty sad. Actually, upon first glance you couldn’t tell quite how bad it was. (click to see the before and afters!)
Read moreBefore and After: Our DIY Deck
Happy (long) weekend, friends! I’m so excited for this 3-day weekend - it’s just what I needed. And to be honest, I’m excited to mark the transition to fall. Labor Day always feels like the unofficial end to Summer, but I’m okay with it. I’m ready for cooler temps and this may be controversial, but longer nights too.
Read moreOur DIY Backyard Deck
A couple weeks ago we posted about the design process for our new deck and today we’re talking about how we built it! Xan wrote this overview of the process, but because there’s so much to include it’s more an overview of the process and some tips and tricks we learned along the way. If you have specific questions feel free to include them in the comments. We should, of course, note that it’s important to talk to an expert in your area about your particular situation as it may be different from ours.
Read moreDeck Design Process
Happy Saturday! We skipped our Fourth of July post - we were busy getting ready for and hosting a party and spending time with friends and family. It was basically an extra long weekend and it was just what I needed. It included parties with friends, celebrations of babies, movie dates, and long naps. Perfection!
Read moreMy Anthropologie summer tag sale picks!
I can almost always find something good in the Anthropologie tag sales. I’ve scoured all of their home stuff and wanted to share some of my favorite things I found!
Read moreBefore and After: Bathroom Makeover on a Budget
Ok, so not only is it Monday, but it’s Monday of the first full week of the year. So, to help ease your re-entry blues I thought it would be the perfect time to share this beautiful bathroom makeover. It’s a peek inside a real home and the before and afters of this space are incredible. But, the best part is that it didn’t require any major renovations. It was a small bathroom makeover on a budget and it made a huge impact! Everything the homeowners did to for this bathroom is completely doable on a small budget, with a little time and hard work.
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