I'm so excited to share our vintage camping boy's bedroom retreat design with you! Let's talk about this bedroom. It started as the nursery for both my kiddos. Then when we decided our little guy had outgrown his crib, we painted up the room in a Star Wars theme. At the time our boys were obsessed with Episode I - the Phantom Menace. They preferred the dark side and Darth Maul was their favorite character. We painted the hardwood floors white and distressed them all those years ago when … [Read more...] about Vintage Camping Boy’s Bedroom Retreat
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Ideas for Styling Your Staircase
My husband knows I change my mind. A lot. He's learned this about me over the years. It's not that I'm a terrible decision maker, but rather I like variety. I love to change things up. I get bored easily. It's why I invested in those little furniture mover disks. The last thing Corey wants to do when he walks in the house after a long day is to move the living room furniture around. Again. I've learned this about him over the years. Our living room is long and narrow, so it can be a … [Read more...] about Ideas for Styling Your Staircase
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
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
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
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
Favorite Vintage Industrial Farmhouse Lights Under $50
We are in the midst of what is likely to be the messiest part of our DIY kitchen renovation... heaven help me!?! Electrical outlets have been upgraded and new light boxes added. It's one of the few kitchen projects we had to hire out since we are certainly no expert when it comes to electrical work. In this old house we love, our kitchen only had one ceiling light and a small pendant light above the sink. No matter what wattage I maxed out in these light fixtures, it was still dim. To … [Read more...] about Favorite Vintage Industrial Farmhouse Lights Under $50
Another Happy Door Makeover with Front Door Paint
This is the story of a door. To most it looks like just any old door on the west side of our house - a door that you might not even know existed if you were visiting our house. It's a small door. It's an old door. But recently we learned it is also a door with a rich past. That's when we decided this door deserved a makeover. And for that, we sought help from Modern Masters and their Front Door Paint collection. Seemingly there is nothing special about this door. In fact it is a … [Read more...] about Another Happy Door Makeover with Front Door Paint
Dining Room Restyle Part 1: Home Office
I am so excited to share our dining room mini makeover! To make it last, I'm going to share it in a few parts. Let's start with my home office. You know, for most of my twenties I was very career-driven. I went to college with big dreams and clear goals. I knew what I wanted to be. I wasn't one who changed her mind or her major. Ever. After college I found a great company and continued on my path. Add a few kiddos in the picture and my career goals started to slow down. Add a … [Read more...] about Dining Room Restyle Part 1: Home Office