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The Loft Bathroom: The Last Project We Finished At the Cabin

March 4, 2019 - 32 Comments

This project was part of an ongoing paid partnership with Lowe’s. Our last weekend at the cabin, we worked on the loft bathroom. Of course, if we would have known it was our last, we wouldn’t have. We would have gone …

Decor, DIY

Painting the Inside of Exterior Doors Black is Practically Magic & Our New Living Room Rug at the Cabin!

February 7, 2019 - 78 Comments

When the painters were painting the interior of the cabin, they asked if they should just paint the doors white orrrr? And I said not to worry about the doors or sidelights or accompanying trim because I’ll paint them black …

Art, Decor

The Plans for The Lake Room at the A-frame

February 6, 2019 - 16 Comments

This post is sponsored by Artfully Walls Our a-frame has undergone a lot of big changes over the last few months but perhaps the one we’re most excited about is the addition of an entire bedroom/bathroom downstairs. Not only can …

Projects

The Craziest 6 Days leading up to Hosting our First time at the Cabin

January 9, 2019 - 13 Comments

6 days before hosting over Christmas, the painting finished. Then countertops went in. I had my mom and sister spend the day up there one day just deep cleaning and then two days before we hosted family for …

Decor

18 Amazing Budget-Friendly Beds (and the Ones we Bought for the Cabin!)

December 10, 2018 - 15 Comments

Our cabin has three levels, the main level, basement and loft. The bedrooms were spread out, one to each level, but we have added one additional bedroom where there used to be a giant pool table (can’t wait to show …

Decor

Trundle Beds in the A-frame Loft!

November 29, 2018 - 35 Comments

This post is sponsored by Walmart. Our goal to spend Christmas at the cabin is inching closer and every passing day we’re making more progress on the spaces there. We’re not aiming for done-ness–more like safe, cozy, clean, livable. We …

Decor, Projects

New Carpet in the Cabin Loft!

November 19, 2018 - 22 Comments

This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. Friday, Chris and I spent the day up at the cabin working on the kitchen and the loft. It was the first time in months that we were there working with no contractors present. It …

The Cabin

Cabin Update – Exterior Stain & New Fireplaces

September 26, 2018 - 25 Comments

Up to now, “progress” in the cabin has looked more like destruction. Lots of things needed to be ripped out and redone, as a lot of the previous updates weren’t exactly up to code. Would you like an example? You’d …

Projects

Our Plans for the Cabin Basement

August 6, 2018 - 162 Comments

Last week marked the real beginning of renovations up at the cabin. Even though we have brought up a few furniture piecesbrought up a few furniture pieces, and even built the reading nook in one of the bedrooms, it’s still felt …

DIY, Projects

Our Moody A-frame Bedroom with Cozy Layers

July 10, 2018 - 35 Comments

We have lots of family coming in from out of town this month, so before Chris and I skip town ourselves tomorrow (we were invited to America’s Mart in Atlanta!–will anyone else be there?), we spent yesterday finishing up the …

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