The weather is finally warming up in Wisconsin! Cody has mowed the lawn a couple times and he is currently tilling the garden soil. Seeing green grass, flowers and my ferns is a welcome sight! I am ready to start outdoor dining season, so I am in the planning phase for our deck refresh. While Cody is planning what he wants to plant, I am scheming about how to turn my deck into an outdoor oasis … [Read more...] about The Perfect Outdoor Dining Experience-High and Low Cost Options
One Room Challenge Week 6: Reveal Day!
Yesterday, while I styled the room, my daughter walked in and said, "Mommy, I love this room." In the hustle and bustle of working and stressing during the One Room Challenge #bhgorc, I had forgotten why I had started this project in the first place--to create a beautiful and functional space for my girls. Her comment was the greatest praise I could get for our hard work. Don't ever forget the … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge Week 6: Reveal Day!
Details Matter: One Room Challenge Week 5
This week's One Room Challenge #BHGORC progress felt slow, but we were able to finish up some details that go a long way in the end. I am eager to do the decorating, but I have learned that patiently working on the details cannot be ignored now because if the small things are not addressed, they can really detract from the overall feeling and look of the room. In my book, Making Room: How … [Read more...] about Details Matter: One Room Challenge Week 5
The Only Girls Bedding Sets You Need for Bunk Beds!
I have the special privilege of raising three little girls. They are cute as buttons, insanely active and terribly strong-willed. I love them and I wanted to create a room for my two youngest that would be a fun haven for them. This page contains affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission which helps keep my … [Read more...] about The Only Girls Bedding Sets You Need for Bunk Beds!
Bunk Beds for Girls: One Room Challenge Week Four
The good folks at One Room Challenge #BHGORC warned us that Week 4 tends to be the hardest of all the weeks. They were not kidding! We all barely survived the flu at our house this last week. It has been years since I had the barfs and this round was brutal. I'll spare you the details, but you can imagine that working on the room fell down on the priority list. We did get some work done though and … [Read more...] about Bunk Beds for Girls: One Room Challenge Week Four
Home Shopping: One Room Challenge Week 3
We are half way through the One Room Challenge! #BHGORC Crazy! Thanks for following along so far. This week we made the bunk beds, bought the floor and door trim and painted the trim. The next step will be to install the trim. I got the flu this week, so it has been interesting getting things done. Thankfully, I did get most of my shopping done though. One important part of … [Read more...] about Home Shopping: One Room Challenge Week 3