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Should I Just Paint My Window Trim Really Quickly?

August 15, 2019 - 73 Comments

Famous last words. We were going to share after photos of the kitchen today, but the china cabinet we ordered arrived afternoon yesterday and we lost our ideal lighting before I could finish the other task I decided to start–painting …

DIY, Projects

The MAJOR changes underway in the REST of our Home + Progress and Renderings!

August 7, 2019 - 82 Comments

If you’re following along on Instagram, then you’re up to speed on our progress in the kitchen. If not, be sure to check out our stories and follow along – the short version is we have 1 week to turn …

Decor

Our new caned dining chairs are here!!!

July 24, 2019 - 25 Comments

A few weeks ago, when I introduced our new table, I mentioned that I also bought new dining chairs but they hadn’t shipped yet and I didn’t want to risk putting them on backorder for too long by sharing them …

Inspiration

Casual Friday : Our new table, painting progress and Celebrating progress, sex talks and more!

July 12, 2019 - 63 Comments

We no longer have a folding table in our breakfast nook and I can’t wipe the smile off my face! This cerused oak round table was the first furniture purchase we made for our home and it’s a beautiful one. …

Design, Inspiration

Look up, Ceilings Matter: A Study of 10 Incredible Ceilings and Why Every Ceiling Needs an Intentional Plan

July 11, 2019 - 39 Comments

Years ago, we were over one of our friends’ homes (we had visited several hundred times, I’m sure) and I noticed that there was a light missing in their ceiling! I pointed it out and said, “What happened to your …

DIY, Projects

A Candid Video Where We Talk With a Contractor about our Plans

June 19, 2019 - 29 Comments

The first task before starting any of our larger projects was finding a contractor. We talked to several, but timing and expertise were the biggest factor in who we ultimately wanted to work with. Last week, we had one (Austin …

Design, Inspiration

The 8 Options We’re Deciding Between for Our Exterior!

June 17, 2019 - 455 Comments

Last week, when I talked about the 6 projects we’ll be tackling in the next six months, one of them was windows and the other big ones involved the living room and our new dining/entertaining space. ALL of these effect …

Inspiration, Our Life

Casual Saturday : What’s In a (House) Name, Willow, An Inspiring interior paint combination, Weekend Sales and more!

June 15, 2019 - 59 Comments

(via Amber Interiors) Does your house have a name? We have our own name for our home (that involves our address) but when we were trying to decide on a hashtag (#cljhouse represents our last home) we turned to all …

Projects

The 6 Projects We Want to Tackle in the next 6 months.

June 12, 2019 - 99 Comments

What’s the first project!? When are you gonna start!? Since the OG 2019 project list is no longer a possibility, we sat down over the weekend and made a new list! For this house! You heard us talk about all …

Design

A House Tour Where We Tell You All of Our Plans

June 11, 2019 - 69 Comments

Last week, we shared a quick 6 minute house tour, with no talking. Just smooth camera work gliding in and out of every room in our new home. But! So many of you asked to hear more about our initial …

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