Motivation This girls nursery bedroom project started out of necessity because we added another baby girl (number five) to the family and she needs a space in the house. (Here is my list of baby essentials, my favorite maternity clothes and a guide for new moms) My oldest daughter had also been requesting to have her room redone for a long time and it seemed fitting to have her share with her … [Read more...] about Baby Girl Room Ideas: How to Create a Nursery Bedroom
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Deck Renewal
When we bought our house, there was so much to do inside the house that working on the outside was just not an option. The time finally came to stain our weathered deck and create an outdoor space to enjoy. Below are the steps and supplies we used to tackle a deck renewal. The first thing I did before tackling the project was research on how to do it right. The deck had old … [Read more...] about Deck Renewal
Displaying Family Photos in Your Home with Instiles
It takes so much effort to get family photos that it makes me sad when families do not print the photos and display them in their home where they can enjoy them for a long time to come. Too many family photos go unprinted and undisplayed. Today I have a product that I want to share with you for its ease of use and quality. Instiles is an app that you can download onto your phone. You simply … [Read more...] about Displaying Family Photos in Your Home with Instiles
Small Master Bathroom Update Reveal
I started a $200 room challenge. See the progress posts here and here. I finished the project, but I failed to keep the $100 budget part. I don't think I am alone in that aspect of home renovating. Like most of the projects that I do in my home, it took longer and required more money than I planned for. Although I spent more than $200 it was still a huge improvement for a very modest budget, … [Read more...] about Small Master Bathroom Update Reveal
Week 2 of $100 Room Challenge: Small Bathroom Update
So this last week has been messy, ugly and, at times, frustrating during our small bathroom update. I have been doing shopping and discovering the unexpected aspects of making a room better. It is amazing what we have dealt with up to this point. My husband and I always get a sigh of relief when we finally go for the projects that we have had on our list for a really long time. Can you … [Read more...] about Week 2 of $100 Room Challenge: Small Bathroom Update
Small Master Bathroom Makeover: $100 Room Challenge
A master bathroom makeover is LONG overdue at our house. I love a challenge and this one #100roomchallenge is going to stretch my DIY skills. My master bathroom has been a major pain ever since we bought the house. The major problems of the bathroom is that it is super small, has very little functional storage, terrible flooring and has very dated features. Here are the before … [Read more...] about Small Master Bathroom Makeover: $100 Room Challenge