Upcycling A Rusty Wagon Into a Wagon Planter
With the arrival of warmer weather here in the Midwest, my efforts to downsize have expanded to include our backyard. During a recent yard clean-up, I came across…
DIY Changing Table Makeover
We received a hand-me-down changing table from a family member, and right away I knew I wanted to…
How To Decorate Open Kitchen Shelving
One of the things that I had to have in my kitchen was a few open shelves. I wanted to use these shelves mostly for plants, and also for a few pieces of...
Building A New House - The Home Stretch
I think I'm being a little optimist calling this the "home stretch", but I am starting to see light at the end of the tunnel of our...
How To Select Tile For Your Bathrooms and Laundry Room
Every time I walk into a tile store, I have found that the selection can be overwhelming. Even after months of pinning images of bathroom and laundry room tile, it turns out I...
Selecting a Color Palette For Your Home
Now that we are about mid-way through the construction of our home, we are making decisions left and right on colors and finishes. I recently detailed our experience selecting kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, which was a whirlwind of decisions...
How To Choose Kitchen Cabinets For Your Home
The construction process is in full swing and I love how fast everything is coming together. Progress is being made daily - just yesterday, our windows were installed! We are in the fun part of the design process where...
Woodland Creatures Nursery Decor For Baby Boy Or Girl
Our second is due in less than four months, but because of the current state of construction of our new house (see below, 2x4's anyone?!), I do not have a nursery to decorate at the moment. Therefore, I have been living vicariously through...
How To Build a House, Remodel, or Move While Building Your Family
I know so many friends and family members who embark on the crazy wild decision to move, build a new house, or undergo a massive remodel while also growing their...
How to Close Off A Loft Space - Giving Privacy To A Loft
The third floor of my parent's lake house is where the majority of our guest stay when they visit our lake house. There are four regular beds and then spots for two or...
Working With Inspired Closets to Create Functionally Beautiful Spaces In Your Home
I recently received the opportunity to attend the Grand Opening of Inspired Closets in Oak Brook, IL. If you are familiar with the area, Inspired Closets is...
How To Find An Architect Within Your Budget
I have learned A LOT in the last 18 months about building a custom home. There is way more to it than I ever thought would be possible. I often live in la la land when it comes to my expectations vs. reality. The information below will...
Making Over a 20 Year Old Refrigerator
The refrigerator that came with our new apartment (which is in our parents basement) was in perfect working condition for being a 20 year old fridge. However, it LOOKED...
How to Design a Gender Neutral Nursery
My husband and I spent a lot of time and effort in designing our son's nursery. Since we were first time parents, we had...