I have been researching and reading about the Faux Brick German Schmear technique for almost a year. I love it and have felt just really intrigued by the process and how it can transform bricks. Last year, I started this blog with the DIY Brick Paver Patio project and although I love the results of […]
After building this beautiful DIY Electric Fireplace in the Master Bedroom, I knew I wanted to take the detailing to the ceiling and since the fireplace stuck out from the wall so far, I would have to build a custom mantle as well. The Backsteet Boys said it best, the thing about DIY is “I […]
I’ve always been super intimidated by doing any electrical work. But let me tell you, changing out these switches was one of the easiest home improvements I’ve ever done! Let’s back up a little so I can tell you why I’m upgrading my outlets. Backstory My son has slept in his own bed since he […]
Christmas has always been my favorite holiday since I was a little girl, but Thanksgiving is a very close rival these days. I love hosting Thanksgiving and cooking for my family. Feeding the people I love delicious food that I made warms my heart and gives me a lot of fulfillment. The best is making […]
The Master Bedroom in the new house is much larger than the one we moved from. I still didn’t want to cram it full of stuff and make it feel crowed and small. So, when we were moving I decided to sell the dresser we had. Then move all of our clothing storage into the […]
Finally! After 8 long weeks of work, the Raised Garden Beds are complete! Before we move to the next thing, let’s dig into all the details, mistakes and discouraging moments I experienced to make it to the end of this project. Review of Part 1- Raised Garden Beds In part one, we completed the building […]
I feel the urge to talk about things not going according to plan right now, because of a few reasons, but a large one is the Raised Garden Beds that we’ve been working for weeks to complete. Even DIYers can make mistakes so let’s rewind a little bit. Rewind We began building the Raised Garden […]
A huge part of my home that’s been completely neglected for the year and a half that we’ve lived here is the front landscaping. I’m telling you that I’ve done little to NOTHING out there. We’ve pulled a few weeds, trimmed a couple bushes aaaand nothing else. I can see so much potential for the […]
After my last project, the Raised Garden Beds, I was ready for an easy one. So, the stars aligned and I was finally able to complete this photo mat project. I’ve loved the look of the bottom-weighted photo mat for a few years. I have never been able to find one in production until recently. […]
I’m reflecting on this project a little more than I normally do. There were many lessons learned as this project progressed. Making raised garden beds can be fun, but also complicated. I’ll share some throughout this post and the key points in”part 2″. In the last post I wrote, I talked about budgeting and planning […]
A huge reason that people DIY is for cost purposes. I can go to Restoration Hardware and find this GORGEOUS solid wood, distressed table that would look perfect in my dining room, SOLD! But wait, it’s $3,395 ($2,546 if you’re a member). Yeah that’s a lot and I just can’t see spending that much money […]
When building this house I had this vision for our living room which included a tall beautiful fireplace. One that was tiled from floor to ceiling and unfortunately the builder didn’t offer that as an option so I just went with the most basic options for the fireplace with the intention of refinishing it. I […]
After buying my new house, this shiplap wall was one of my very first projects. I had my mind set on this project from the beginning of the building plans for our new house. Now, the breakfast nook is one of my favorite places in the house. I love the natural, airy feel with a […]
