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We have lived in this house for 2 1/2 years now, and the dining room has slowly evolved into what it is today. This room has taken many twists and turns since the beginning, and more specifically, we’ve played an accidental game of musical tables until we found THE one. Suddenly, the dining room feels […]

With all the recent excitement surrounding Faye’s new room, Polly was desperate for some attention of her own. I couldn’t help but do a little refresh in her room, with a few things we had around the house, and I’m happy to report that simple act has changed everything. And with her 6th birthday (!!!) […]

It’s been two years since we traded our black Modern Cottage in Idaho for this North Carolinian Red Brick Modern Colonial. Two years in, and I’m amazed at how much we’ve accomplished. Renovating a home top to bottom takes time, and we’re enjoying the process as much as we can. So, in honor of our […]

One tip I always give to any DIYer or home renovator is to take before, progress, and after pics. It’s important to document the progress, even if you’re not posting them anywhere, because celebrating the progress is crucial for keeping the momentum going! This post is all about the before and afters of every project […]

When I looked back at when we introduced our plans to renovate both the laundry room and Greta’s bathroom, I realized that was 7 months ago! I can’t believe how much time has passed! This bathroom and the still-unfinished laundry room (more on that another day) actually inspired the “10 Things That Can Derail a […]

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