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Spring Living Room Refresh With Prairie Gardens
Is it officially spring yet?? Well, even if it isn’t, my house is busting through the seems with spring greenery. I have had the honor and privilege of partnering up with my very favorite home & gardens store here in Champaign, IL, Prairie Gardens, to bring you a very easy and effortless way to bring spring to YOU even if it doesn’t always feel like it outside.
Our Bathroom Remodel Part 1
Here we go again! Am I right? If you've stuck around my blog long enough you probably aren't surprised that we are already starting another project. This is now our fourth bathroom remodel in the last 2 years and I think I am MOST excited about this one. If you missed our last big bathroom remodel you can check it out [HERE].
Farmhouse Living Room Reveal
Take a peak at what my kids call "the white room." I hope you love it as much as we do!
Farmhouse Style Kids Room Reveal
Take a peak inside this farmhouse style kids room. All sources listed at the bottom of this post.
The Flip House REVEALED: We're Listed!
We are officially DONE with the flip house! I think I can hear screams across America at this very moment! After 9 strenuous, exhausting, overwhelming, and exciting weeks we have successfully renovated our very first investment property.
Flip House Update: One More Week To Go!
We have had a lot of questions and comments about our latest investment property and I'm happy to finally be answering all of them here.
Flip House Update: We're Making Progress
Yay!! We're making progress at our flip house! I've had a lot of people ask about how everything is going and what our projected timeline is so I'm here to show off a few pictures and answer all the questions I have gotten so far!
Our Flip House Revealed: The Interior
I know you have all been waiting for this special moment! So I'm going to let the pictures speak for themselves. But before I do...here are some of the specific square footage on the house since we've gotten a lot of inquiries.
Kirby Christmas Home Tour
I have been really contemplating this Christmas what I was going to do with my decor. Last year I made the red tones pop a lot and this year I just wanted to keep it more simple; tone it down a bit and decorate with more neutral tones with a "hint" of red here and there. I am super excited about how it turned out!
Decorating With Neutrals This Christmas
It's almost that time of year again sooooo of course I had to share some of my favorite ways to decorate for the season! Last year I did an entire post on how to decorate with neutrals during this very red and green season. You don't want to "overdue" it but you still want to be festive and add color to your space. But how? I hear this question a lot...how much color is too much color?
Complete Bathroom Makeover With Lowes
We started this project in the beginning of March with the hopes of creating a bathroom that was not only functional but beautiful. Seeing as this bathroom is the master suit of the house, we wanted to emphasize the size of the space while truly creating a “his and her” bathroom suit. If you have been following me along on Instagram you have seen the many different phases of this renovation. While not always pretty, this process has given way to more beauty than I think this house knows what to do with.
Before and After Bathroom Remodel With Lowes
When we began this bathroom remodel we knew we were in for a LOT of work (see the "before" pictures here). I mean anything that is covered in mauve colored anything requires a complete makeover, am I right? This whole process has stretched us and challenged us to really think outside the box but with the help from Lowe's Home Improvement we were able to make this renovation worth our while.
How To Build A Bathroom On A Budget
Get a complete source list of our bathroom renovation here.
Bathroom Update: We Are Almost Finished
Before we reveal the final transformation of this space I thought it would be fun to go back and look at the MANY stages of this renovation.
How To Build Your Own Succulent Terrariums
Succulents have been ALL the rage these last couple years with their low maintenance upkeep and unique look. Last year I put together a fun tutorial on DIY Succulent Terrariums For Your Home and thought it would be fun to reintroduce the piece!
8 Unexpected Ways to Make the Most of a Small Living Room
But what to do if your living room is a little smaller than average? Cozy living rooms don’t need to limit your interior design ideas and in fact they can be one of the nicest rooms to decorate. If you are stuck for ideas or just want some inspiration, take a look at my top tips for decorating a small living room to make the most of the space you have.
Guest Room Makeover: How To Create Natural Light In A Basement Bedroom
For the last month and a half, as I prepare for this next baby, I had the opportunity to work with an amazing client to help fill and furnish her basement guest bedroom. For this project she really wanted to create a space that her kids could feel comfortable and cozy in when they came to visit her.
My Goodwill Finds: Before The Makeover
If you know me, you know how much I love to shop at my local Goodwill store. They always have some hidden treasure that I am determined to find and let me tell you...I WILL find it! This time around I thought I'd share with you some fun pieces that I found that I turned into DIY projects (of course).
DIY Vintage Dresser Makeover - Amy Howard Chalk Paint
About three years ago I received this super cute vintage dresser from my grandmother-in-love when we moved into a place of our own after getting married. I have always loved its elegance and old-fashion style but knew that I eventually wanted to give it a little facelift. Of course, that time came...NOW when I am 34 weeks pregnant and in serious nesting mode. So I thought it would be fun to do a little before and after of this super cute piece since I am now IN LOVE with how it turned out!
Thrifty Thursday: My Goodwill Finds
So I thought of this super catchy title, "Thrifty Thursday" (even though I'm sure it's already a "thing" but I'll still pretend I thought of it first) and I thought it would be fun to share with you all of my thrift store finds!