A bit of cooler weather a few weeks ago really put us in the mood for fall around here. In Indiana, the seasons seem to flip back and forth a few times before they actually stick. So, it's been a week of 80 degrees, then a week of mid-60s and now we are back up to 80s again. I realize fall isn't for a few weeks but I'm looking forward to bringing out the denim with the cooler temps. My mom and I were discussing our fall decor plans during our impromptu trip to T.J.Maxx last Saturday... and … [Read more...] about Vintage Home Decor for Fall
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DIY Farmhouse Beadboard Kitchen Backsplash
This project is by far my most favorite thing we did to our kitchen. We love using bead board (or wainscoting - whatever you like to call it) around the house. We have old plaster walls that aren't in the best condition. Bead board is an easy and affordable update for our walls without the mess and cost of fixing the plaster. UPDATE: And, it even landed us in our first magazine! See the details here. Catch up on Part 1 and Part 2 to see how we updated the corner (not shown in this … [Read more...] about DIY Farmhouse Beadboard Kitchen Backsplash
DIY Painted Bedside Tables
We got a new bed! (We are sharing more details about that here...) So, we took this opportunity to spruce up our bedroom a bit. It wasn't on the DIY agenda, but sometimes when you make one small change it leads to a few more changes. #storyofmyDIYlife Our bedside tables needed to be more narrow so we separated a vintage desk to come up with two identical tables. We painted them with Country Chic Paint in Sunday Tea (limited edition color) and added some Bliss triangles. Get all the … [Read more...] about DIY Painted Bedside Tables
DIY Kitchen Island Makeover (part 2)
The kitchen island (well, it is really more of a peninsula) is a key space in our kitchen. Whomever remodeled our kitchen in the 80s likely put this island in. It's where my kiddos eat breakfast every day. Sometimes homework happens here too. It's the most open piece of countertop for baking, prepping, gathering, eating, etc. And it was ugly. So here's the story on how we made it prettier and managed to repurpose an old architectural corbel to boot. It isn't big. It fits just in … [Read more...] about DIY Kitchen Island Makeover (part 2)
DIY Kitchen Corner Makeover (part 1)
We have been remodeling our kitchen for the last five-ish years. And we are finally (well, almost) done! We. Are. So. Close. We can taste it! I think my mom said it best. If your marriage can survive a kitchen renovation, then you'll enjoy a long and fruitful life together... So I guess Corey and I are in this old house (I mean marriage) forever! XOXO We bought this house knowing that the kitchen needed updated so we did a few quick fixes when we first moved in and then our family … [Read more...] about DIY Kitchen Corner Makeover (part 1)
A Cozy Backyard Tour
It's that time of year again. The bookbags are stuffed full of new glue sticks and sharpened pencils. It's also when I start to relish in the memories of summer... wondering just where the time went. It seems like forever ago, but earlier this summer we shared a little patriotic project with you here. The little celebration was hosted in my parent's backyard so I snapped a few extra pics while I had my camera out and thought they were worth sharing. My mom doesn't know I'm doing this. … [Read more...] about A Cozy Backyard Tour