We had a bookshelf we inherited waiting to be painted, chalkboards hanging above a console because we had them and random stuff sitting on the console because that is what clean surfaces are for. My pillow covers were clashing with my carpet (online ordering error) and there were nail holes in desperate need of a patch and paint job. Last weekend I we put a little elbow grease in and around $100. I repotted a plant that desperately needed it and bought a basket at TJ maxx for $16 for the ...
Decorating
Bookshelf, Globes & Plans
It has probably been close to six months since I got this hand-me-down bookshelf/cabinet. I was waiting for better weather to haul it outside and give it a paint job. Better weather has officially come and it is still sitting there. Hopefully by the end of the summer we will get it painted. I was thinking white, with a fun color back and some fresh new hardware. Also, not crazy about the current location (old picture, but you get the point). I really think the shelf should go ...
Shared Boys Bedroom
This shared boys bedroom was really challenging for me. I was merging two rooms full of stuff, looking to spend little money and working around a really odd layout. Have you ever tried putting together a shared boys bedroom? Shared Boys Bedroom Gallery Wall I originally hung this gallery wall over the dresser with beds flanking each side of the dresser. Since then, the gallery wall got a bit of an update. The letters got a bit of color. Green for Quinn and orange for Hudson, because those ...
Girl Bedroom
Eleanor's bedroom has finally come together. Putting together a girl bedroom is so much fun. Be sure to check out Eleanor's Nursery and her bedroom upstairs when we welcomed baby #3. We have an odd bedroom arrangement, with two bedrooms on the first floor and two upstairs in the converted attic. With the impending arrival of baby #4 (she is here now!), someone was going to have to share a room. This lead to one giant room switcharoo. Now that the boys ...
Chalkboard Fireplace for Christmas
A chalkboard fireplace is a fun way to bring a little Christmas warmth to a home without a fireplace. If you don't have a fireplace mantel, this is a fun way to decorate. Now check out our chalkboard fireplace And the stockings were hung by the chimney with care... Or the chalkboard fireplace. To recreate this chalkboard fireplace look you will need: I used three of these chalkboards* and then painted the wood frames with this gold paint*. (*affiliate link) I've always ...
