We are proud to partner with the HomeRight company as brand ambassadors and they sponsored this post, all opinions are my own. With our move to our new home rapidly approaching, I haven't had time to do a lot of DIY projects recently. This project was fast and … [Read more...]
Saving Our Wood Adirondack Chairs with HomeRight
June 18, 2018 by 24 Comments
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How to Build a Wall Mounted Plate Rack
June 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
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How to Build a Wall Mounted Plate Rack Now that the school year is ending, there's a little more free time in my days to tackle some easy DIY projects around the house. Because we've been blogging forever (OK, about eight years) and have lived in so many different houses, we've got tons of project … [Read more...]
Easy Grill Recipe: Steak Kebabs
May 11, 2018 by 5 Comments
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This post is sponsored by HomeRight. All opinions are my own. Mother's Day is just a few days away, and it's warm and sunny out--where I am, at least. That means it's time to blow the pollen off the grill cover and start cooking outside! Today I'm sharing a super, super easy recipe that is … [Read more...]
My Top Ten Uses for the SteamMachine
March 8, 2018 by 34 Comments
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Yes, friends, it's getting to be that time of year--time for spring cleaning! Can I just admit that I have been slacking off on cleaning for the past few months? Things have been so busy, and now that we have the kids and me living in one place and Chris in another, I hardly ever entertain. I … [Read more...]
The Do’s & Don’ts of Painting Kitchen Cabinets
February 12, 2018 by 3 Comments
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This post is sponsored by HomeRight, my opinion of their fantastic and useful DIY tools is my own. The most common questions I got in my last house was about the kitchen cabinets. Did I paint them? (Yes!) Was it hard? (No!) Am I glad I did it? (Heck yes!) Will I paint (the … [Read more...]
Decluttering and Deep Cleaning
January 25, 2018 by 76 Comments
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We're proud to be HomeRight brand ambassadors, and this post is sponsored by them. All opinions are 100% our own. The very best time to clean and declutter your home is during the first few months of the year. I was motivated to tackle our grungy downstairs bathroom and closet recently. We have … [Read more...]
Jewelry Station and a Giveaway
August 3, 2017 by 27 Comments
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Last week, I shared the reveal of Juliette's beautiful new bedroom {it's here if you missed it}, and I promised I'd come back with a few more photos of the old pink dresser that got a makeover into an elegant jewelry station. This is what the dresser looked like when we started the … [Read more...]
Wood-Fired Fig & Prosciutto Pizza and a Giveaway
May 17, 2017 by 15 Comments
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We're proud to be HomeRight brand ambassadors; they sponsored this post and provided the giveaway for our readers. All opinions are my own. I know--isn't this a fancy-looking (and sounding) recipe? It's fig and prosciutto pizza, the perfect light lunch or dinner, and my husband cooked it on his … [Read more...]
A New Giveaway: the HomeRight Small Spray Shelter
October 20, 2016 by 1 Comment
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Have you ever had an unfortunate episode with spray paint? Mine involved my husband's car and some gold overspray, which is part of the reason I'm now driving his (slightly sparkly) old car. And yes, we're still married. {See how to DIY a striped gold vase here} Last month, I posted about the … [Read more...]
Wood Fired Pizza on the Grill AND a Giveaway
March 23, 2016 by 30 Comments
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This giveaway is sponsored by HomeRight. Despite the storms of pollen we're currently experiencing, the weather is definitely spring-like here in North Carolina (yay!), and we've been able to start enjoying our beautiful deck and backyard again. One of my husband's favorite weekend activities … [Read more...]
How To {Safely} Remove That Large, Builder Bathroom Mirror
March 16, 2016 by 19 Comments
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I shared in this post HERE about how my husband and I jumped into a 'weekend' warrior project a few Saturdays ago {OK, I jumped and he got dragged}, but it was one that didn't go off as easily as we'd hoped and planned. I am mid-makeover for our master bathroom. The state of it has been pretty … [Read more...]
Making your Car *Sparkle* {and a Giveaway!}
February 26, 2016 by 36 Comments
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Happy Friday! Be sure to scroll down we have a fun giveaway for you today! Next to our homes our cars are our biggest investment. Considering the amount of time I spend fixing up my house, my car is sorely neglected in comparison. Recently I decided the time had come to give my car a … [Read more...]
