The Blog
Why We Refinished Our Floors 2 Years Later
We get asked so frequently about our floors and how we refinished them but would you believe me if I told you, this is the second time we refinished them in LESS than 2 years???? Why would anyone be that crazy you might wonder. But the answer is simple really.
We're Flipping Again: The Flip House On Main Street
Here we flip again! Let me clear the air and say, I know this place looks like a dump…I get it. It totally does. But since we started looking at the property a year ago we saw the enormous potential in its amazing architecture and character and knew this was a house we could bring back to life again. This house is located in one of the best towns of Central Illinois, in the heart of downtown, just yards away from a local brewery and coffee shop. It truly could not have a better location.
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!
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!
#FBF: My Letter From Joanna Gaines
A year ago yesterday I got a letter in the mail from Joanna Gaines. Yes...for real. The real Jojo.
In just a year, I am astounded at all that God has done in my life and my heart. God is good....SOgood! I cannot wait to see what this year has to offer.
Decorating For Spring: 5 Secrets On How To Spend Less
With spring literally right around the corner (can't you just feel it?), I thought it would be fun to put together some of the ways I have begun to add spring decor to my home while also sharing a few decorating secrets along the way that have saved me a tremendous amount of time and money
DIY Barn Door Shelving Unit: Part 1
I've had many people ask me to reveal this fun project, I thought what the heck! So without further ado here is our DIY barn door shelving unit from start to finish.
How To Craft The Perfect Woodland Tablescape: In A Pinch
I wanted to be able to seamlessly tie in the winter greenery without overwhelming the merchandise that needed to be displayed. So what did I do? Well...I took a quick trip into the woods to see what I could scrounge up of course! And I'm glad I did too!
How To Save Your Kitchen Cabinets and Make Them Look Like New
How to save your old kitchen cabinets with a little TLC and paint. Learn just how we transformed our kitchen here!
The Power of Spray Paint: 4 Ways To EASILY Transform Your Home
Spray paint gives you options to make something look the way you want it to look in a price range you can afford. It can also be a great temporary fix to hold you over until you can buy something that you really want.
DIY Giani Countertop Kit - Kitchen Makeover On A Budget
So when trying to figure out how we were going to save money on new countertops (one of the larger expenses when renovating your kitchen) I got to researching right away! I came across this really cool/REALLY affordable way to totally reinvent your countertops without having to buy completely new ones and I was sold!
