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  • B’s One Year Home Anniversary

    B’s One Year Home Anniversary

    One year later… I can’t believe how different our house looks, and still what’s left to do…

  • Finding Kitchen Inspiration for B’s Upcoming Renovation

    Finding Kitchen Inspiration for B’s Upcoming Renovation

    Yes… you read that right — Matt and I are gearing up for a FULL kitchen renovation that is hopefully going to start in the next two months…

  • Making the Most of Rooms That Aren’t Your Style

    Making the Most of Rooms That Aren’t Your Style

    Over the next few months, we are going to gut and remodel our kitchen and half bath. What can we do with them until it’s finally time to make them over?

  • Finding An Extra Large Coffee Table

    Finding An Extra Large Coffee Table

    Last week we chatted about the new, DIY picture ledges in the family room and I promised I’d be back this week with more family room updates. I’m so excited to give you all the details about our extra large coffee table…

  • Taking a Chance On A Leather Couch From Article

    Taking a Chance On A Leather Couch From Article

    After buying our gray couch, I wasn’t sure what other seating to pair it with. That’s until I saw this leather couch from Article…

  • A Black Front Door with Satin Brass Hardware

    A Black Front Door with Satin Brass Hardware

    We have a long list of house goals in 2018, and today I’m excited to be checking off one of those items — the (interior) of our front door. I finally decided to go with classic black paired with new satin brass hardware…

  • White Marble Tile Fireplace

    White Marble Tile Fireplace

    Coming from our last house that did not have a fireplace, we feel so spoiled to now have a working fireplace in this house. This is a wood burning fireplace and although we haven’t used it yet, the thought of someday cozying up by the fire is enough to make me love this feature…

  • White Built-Ins Around the Fireplace: Before and After

    White Built-Ins Around the Fireplace: Before and After

    Every step of our renovation process so far has been SO exciting. Even the smallest changes have had me giddy. But today’s transformation may be one of my favorites so far…

  • Using Modsy To Solve Your Design Dilemmas

    Using Modsy To Solve Your Design Dilemmas

    We used Modsy as a design tool to start Baby Mac’s nursery and we are so glad that we did because it made such a difference in the long run. Since then, we cannot recommend this talented company enough and here’s why…

  • Creating A Versatile Nursery To Grow With Our Baby Boy

    Creating A Versatile Nursery To Grow With Our Baby Boy

    When I set out to design Baby Mac’s new room, I really wanted to create a versatile nursery that didn’t feel too baby-ish. Although anything and everything baby is tiny and cute, baby decor, in general, can quickly look a bit tacky if you aren’t careful. So what should you do?

  • How To DIY Book Ledges

    How To DIY Book Ledges

    I’ve always loved seeing nurseries where books are displayed. These displays are not only functional but they double as adorable decor that any little one can enjoy for years to come…

  • Spray Painting a Light Fixture Black For The Dining Room

    Spray Painting a Light Fixture Black For The Dining Room

    I’ve been trying to figure out a design dilemma in our dining room — the light fixture.ย Our electrical is centered in the room, but our dining room table is not because the kitchen “island” seating doesn’t really allow for a centered table. So why does that matter?