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3 Super expensive Mistakes We’ve Made
We have made A LOT of mistakes along the way and continue to make LOTS of mistakes-each of which bring on a whole other layer to marriage. But you know what…it’s truly all about the journey and we can’t grow if we don’t fail right? So here is a look at our top 3 most expensive mistakes we’ve made:
Zion’s Bedroom “Grow Up” & How We Repurposed Furniture
Everything we used in this space were things we already had! And it’s amazing what a little creativity and rearranging can do to a space.
Transitional Fall Florals
A round up of our favorite transitional fall florals! Perfect for that neutral “fall-ish” vibe that slowly transitions your home into the next season.
Organic-Scandinavian Bathroom Remodel-Adams St. Project
When redesigning this bathroom this client knew she wanted a very clean Scandanavian/modern style with a pop of color and texture….
Pennyslvania Ave Kitchen Plans & Where We splurged
We decided to open up the wall between the two rooms to make these two spaces coexist together. Doing this not only brightened up the entire kitchen but it made the functionality so much more appealing overall.
Target Rugs You May Have Missed
Some of our favorite rugs from Target you may have missed in the store.
Why DIY Doesn’t Always Save
One thing we’ve constantly asked ourselves is, “was that project worth that amount of our time or would it have been wiser to seek out the help of a professional to get the job done right and more quickly?”
The Sandstone Project - Living Room Moodboard
This client wanted a very clean, organic, and simple design style that was masculine yet soft. And after many months of waiting for furniture and wall art to arrive we were finally were able to finish this space!
The Power of Paint & Wall Textures
In our home (and in a lot of the houses we renovate), we have a SLEW of wall textures that we added in to create even more drama and layering to our spaces. Take a look at some of our favorite!
Studio McGee x Target Hidden Gems
Target’s infamous line x Studio McGee has so many new items dropping daily. Here are a few of our favorite hidden gems from their collection.
Why We Stopped Eating Out & 3 Way’s We’ve Course Corrected
When tax season rolled around and we began looking at all the numbers we were SHOCKED to see what we had spent on eating out ALONE. And here’s 3 things we did to course correct that…
The Story Behind The $40 Twin Beds From Facebook
When I came across this pair of vintage arch beds (for $40 TOTAL mind you), I couldn’t help but see the endless possibilities!
What’s A Realistic Renovation Budget? - Kitchen
To put it plainly, most people want to spend (or think they can spend) around $20K-$40K on their kitchen renovation for a fully remodeled space and that’s just not realistic!
Amazon Kitchen Roundup
Sharing some of our favorite Amazon Kitchen finds in today’s #foundfriday round up!
The FAQ We Hate To Answer
When working with people to help them navigate that “big” renovation they are finally getting to, we often get the question… “well what is this going to cost me?” And quite plainly speaking…this is one of our LEAST favorite questions to answer and here’s why.
Sunroom Makeover & Pleated Linen Curtains
When this client asked me to help him turn his desolate sunroom into a place he could relax and drink his morning cup of coffee in, I knew this project was going to be incredibly fun!
Budget Friendly Kitchen Faucets
Rounding up a few of our favorite kitchen faucets under $235!
What To Look For In A Flip Property
Let me start off by saying this might seem like a straightforward topic {What To Look For In a Flip Property} but in reality, it is complex. I say this because what Tessa and I are looking for in flip properties isn’t a one size fits all kind of thing that will work for everyone.
Budget Friendly Bathroom Faucets
I’ve rounded up 9 of my favorite bathroom faucets under $160. A lot of these we have used in previous renovation projects too!
Closing Fogel & The $$ We Didn’t Make
While we often only show the “highlight reel” of our flips, each of these whole home renovations take a little bit of our soul with them when we leave; and sometimes they take a little bit from our pocket book too.