Beautifully Blue and Daringly Distressed Desk

February 22, 2015 Leave a Comment

Dark furniture has it’s place, but the way our home office sat in a corner without any nearby windows meant it needed some lightening up. As much as I loved this desk we found at Mr. Charming’s great aunt’s house, it was nicked and damaged in a way that was not trendy. I’d always intended […]

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Remembering Romania #4

February 21, 2015 Leave a Comment

There is something special about knowing who your family is and where they are from. Each family has a wonderfully unique story and it’s so important that we pass it down to our children to preserve and maintain the legacy. There is a strong sense of pride that comes up in me when I think […]

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The Biggest Money Saving Paint Trick

February 20, 2015 Leave a Comment

Everyone is always saying that the most affordable renovation you can do to your home is paint the rooms inside. While it is true that paint can make a big impact for a relatively small amount, there is still a cost to it. With supplies, the gallons of paint and primer, and your precious time […]

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6 Ways to Select Curtains for Your Bedroom

February 19, 2015 Leave a Comment

Hey everybody! If you are following me on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll know I’ve been busy, busy painting our kitchen. I decided to take a little break for a day or two and Alice from Yorkshire Linen has graciously agreed to fill in and write this amazing post. They have some really cool products for […]

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Inspirational Wednesday #3

February 18, 2015 Leave a Comment

So, there is this couple that live out in Waco, Texas. They have four adorable children and a really cool business where they help people buy the worst home in the best neighborhood, fix it up, and design it to look and feel like home for their clients. Know who I’m talking about yet? It’s […]

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The Importance of Finishing Projects

February 17, 2015 Leave a Comment

Recently I learned an important lesson that I believe every DIYer should understand and embrace. That is the lesson of finishing your projects. Not a new concept, I realize, but perhaps one that could use a little elaborating on to really drive it in. First, a story of my unfinished project: A few months ago […]

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Light and Bright Dining Room Reveal

February 15, 2015 2 Comments

For some, the kitchen is the main hub of the house, where all gather and good memories are made. Some tend to gravitate to the cozy living room. In our house, it’s the dining room that is the main attraction. My favorite room of the house by far, this room has it all: hardwood floors, […]

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Remembering Romania #3

February 14, 2015 Leave a Comment

And the saga continues of our adventures in my Dad’s home land: Romania. If this is your first time reading this, we moved in 2003 and were working on getting settled in. When we first arrived the house was bare of furniture, appliances (like an oven, refrigerator, washing machine, etc), cabinets, and electricity. We had […]

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Mason Jar Chandelier

February 13, 2015 2 Comments

*This post contains affiliate links which are indicated by an (*). I never recommend a product I don’t use and love. The first time I walked into what would eventually become our new house’s kitchen, I immediately fell in love with the corner window. I could just see myself enjoying the view of the small […]

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I Didn’t Fall In Love With My Baby (Right Away)

February 12, 2015 1 Comment

“The first time I held my baby in my arms, it was like I had never known what love really was before” I heard someone say while I was pregnant with our first. “I can’t wait to experience that” I said, but felt a twinge of doubt rise up. They said I’d feel that love […]

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