Yesterday I shared how we made and hung our very cool number sign as part of our porch makeover. Today, I want to share the details of this project. When we first looked at our house 7 years ago all I saw was wrought iron vines and grapes. I almost didn't even set foot inside because I couldn't get past this. It made the house feel dated and like something meant for a grandma. Ironically, the entire house was dated, but I loved the neighborhood and immediately had a vision. Over ...
Before/Afters
Porch Makeover Reveal & How DIY Street Number Sign
This post brought to you by Elmer’s ProBond Advanced. All opinions are 100% mine. The very first thing I said when we put an offer in on our house was, that porch needs a makeover. Nearly seven years later--it finally got one! The wrought iron completely dated the house and that carpet was atrocious. I don't know how we let it go for so long. I mean, we made over every single room, the backyard, etc., so it wasn't like we were just twiddling our thumbs. I cannot help but kick myself though, ...
Buying Our First Home
This post brought to you by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. All opinions are 100% mine. My husband and I bought our first and only home in the fall of 2007. We didn't renew our apartment least and moved into my parent's house that summer while we began the process of house hunting. We were planning on five years in the house, but wanted something that could last us longer, if that is where life took us. I am fortunate enough to have a dad as a realtor, so not only do I have my dad ...
New Faucet, New Printable
This post brought to you by Moen, Incorporated. All opinions are 100% mine. It isn't often that I get to help my parents out. Even though I am all grown up, they are still helping me out: babysitting, or picking up a necessity there or a necessity here for the kids, taking me out to lunch. My parents are in the midst of remodeling two bathrooms and I thought the Moen Boardwalk 1-Handle bathroom faucet in Spot Resist would be perfect for them. I think it is safe to say they needed a ...
Gold Foil Doily Decoupaged Box
This is sponsored post, but all ideas, images and opinions are 100% my own. I was lucky enough to get a box of Martha Stewart Crafts for some holiday crafting. I was most excited to work with the decoupage. I have heard rave reviews from some of my blogging friends and couldn't wait to get my hands on some. It is dishwasher safe--so imagine the possibilities! This stuff is so fantastic, there are no streaks, tackiness or milky haze. This decoupage is the stuff! I had a bulb box--as in, ...