No matter how large your kitchen is, there is never enough space - am I right?!? When we were planning our farmhouse kitchen renovation and I decided I wanted to have open shelves instead of upper wall cabinets, my husband cringed. He saw what was in our existing cabinets and couldn't imagine having all that on a shelf for everyone to see. But I was determined. And I already bought the shelves. So, it was a good as done. It did require us to be more creative with our storage (and get rid of … [Read more...] about 5 Clever Farmhouse Kitchen Storage Ideas
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How to Use Area Rugs with Hardwood Floors
One of the first things we did upon moving into our old house was rip up all the carpeting throughout. It was older carpet and we knew there were hardwood floors underneath, so it was really a no brainer. The wood floors were in pretty good shape and had likely been refinished at one time or another. We didn't have kids or pets to worry about at the time and figured we'd just sand and refinish them ourselves, eventually. And, here we are 12 years later with the same floors. Don't get me … [Read more...] about How to Use Area Rugs with Hardwood Floors
Retro Kitchen Decor
One of the things I love most about our kitchen space is this little eat-in nook. It's just big enough for a table of 4 and when we're all home at the same time, it's where we eat together! I went for a more farmhouse-style in the main part of my kitchen, but I wanted to incorporate a retro feel in this space to fit in with my 50s laminate table that I refinished! This little kitchen space is brimming with retro-themed decor. For the longest time, we left this table in the basement … [Read more...] about Retro Kitchen Decor
September Finds
Hey everyone! Welcome to our first Vintage Variety Show! Each month we'll be sharing some of our vintage home decor finds we've gathered all month long from flea markets, yard sales, auctions, and sometimes, the side of the road. This series will contain pictures of the raw finds, ideas for decorating with them, and sometimes even projects we've created or repurposed with our thrifty treasures. Expect lots of vintage eye candy and an inside look into what we do with all of this … [Read more...] about September Finds
No Longer Sleepless in Indiana
How can it be that this young couple is about to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary in October? It just doesn't seem possible. 15 years. 2 apartments. 1 house. 2 boys. 1 cat. 1 dog. And the best years of our lives. Cheers to 50 more! But alas, I have a bedroom confession to make... Until last month, we had been sleeping (poorly, I might add) on the same mattress. The same spring-style mattress that the young couple above purchased with some wedding money shortly after their … [Read more...] about No Longer Sleepless in Indiana
Vintage Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal
Ok guys... it's finally here! It's part 4, or the FINAL vintage farmhouse kitchen reveal... and it's chock full of happy photos! If there ever was a room that totally and completely defined this eclectic style of ours, it's this one. We know our style isn't for everyone, but it fits us and our addiction to flea market vintage. So, here goes. Catch Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of our kitchen renovation if you want to see the sum of all the little parts that make up the whole … [Read more...] about Vintage Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal