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Casual Friday!

October 18, 2019 - 16 Comments

This week has been a whirlwind. I surprised Chris with a weekend getaway last week for his birthday, and we ended up rushing home early because of a high fever–he was diagnosed with pneumonia last Friday and it definitely got …

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Our “New” Repurposed Front Door + Wood Door Inspiration

October 17, 2019 - 26 Comments

This post is sponsored by Minwax When we moved into this home, on the back of our house, was a large 9′ arched solid wood door that captured my heart. If you’ve been keeping up, you know that this part …

Projects

Footings, Floors, and an Unplanned, Last Second, Major Switch Up + a Video!

October 16, 2019 - 23 Comments

Y’all have been so great, you deserve to know how progress is coming on the major renovations here. If you’re not caught up, read the last progress report first, but once you get permits things really kick in! Pour Footings …

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All the Thanksgiving Essentials

October 15, 2019 - 25 Comments

This post is sponsored by World Market. We’re sharing some of the recipes you see below on their site today! I know what you’re thinking — Thanksgiving already?! We have no intention of skipping October’s hallowed holiday, but we are planning …

Design

Introducing–Our Music Room!

October 10, 2019 - 75 Comments

This post is sponsored by Walmart When we looked at this home for the first time, I liked SO MUCH about it, but we couldn’t get over the entry leading right into this double story, open room. The previous owners …

Design

It’s Not an Entry Without a Mirror

October 9, 2019 - 21 Comments

In my house, growing up, there was an oak-framed mirror by the front door. It was a famous last stop for everyone in my family before we left the house: Without thinking, we “checked ourselves” in the mirror before heading …

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Why We Are Renovating Instead of Building (Again)

October 7, 2019 - 80 Comments

Last week, Chris and I taped off a few living room changes that are coming up in the next couple weeks. The door on the right will become a tall, arched passthrough out to the new dining space. On the …

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Weekend Sales!

October 5, 2019 - 0 Comments

Abercrombie: Up to 40% off Aerie: 30% off new arrivals Anthropologie: 30% off sale items Banana Republic: Up to 60% off original price Container Store: 25% off Elfa, shelving, bungee chairs, closet essentials and more JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. …

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Casual Friday: The One Where Chris Convinces Everyone They Need A Bidet (& A lot More)

October 4, 2019 - 40 Comments

It’s Casual Friday, so we can talk about toilets for a minute–right?! As soon as I mentioned to Chris that I wanted to share a little bit about the bidet attachment that’s on our toilet (this one is similar!)–he insisted on sharing …

DIY, organization

Our Rich Brown Pantry Makeover!

October 3, 2019 - 63 Comments

This post is sponsored by The Adorne Collection from Legrand Over the last few days, we gave our pantry a rich BROWN paint makeover and got her organized and our lives are changed! Here’s how it looked before. It was …

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