Let’s talk power tools. Fun. Empowering. Strong. Scary. Heavy. Expensive. These may all be words that you’ve heard to describe power tools, and I have to tell you, they aren’t wrong. Power tools make quick work of DIY & woodworking tasks, but they can sometimes get a bad rap because they can be dangerous withoutContinue reading “Tips for Using Power Tools”
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Spring One Room Challenge: Week 8
We did it!! This is the final week for the One Room Challenge hosted by Better Homes & Gardens this season. It’s been an amazing journey, not just for my room, but for everyone’s and for all the friendships made through this challenge. It’s been an incredible season of encouragement, and I’m so thankful forContinue reading “Spring One Room Challenge: Week 8”
Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week 7
We’re really getting close to the end of the One Room Challenge sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens. I’ve seen people do so many beautiful transformations, from DIY painted wall paper, to beams, to countertop makeovers. Everyone is doing an amazing job, and you’ll definitely want to check it out on the One Room ChallengeContinue reading “Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week 7”
Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week 6
Friends it’s week 6 of the One Room Challenge hosted by Better Homes & Gardens! This is the week where spaces are starting to feel completely different and transformed. Eyes turn to remaining details, and if you’re like me, you feel a bit of panic at all that’s left to do. Week six was cabinetContinue reading “Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week 6”
Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week Five
Just like that, we’re over halfway through the One Room Challenge sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens! I cannot believe how quickly this challenge has gone by, and how many amazing friends I’ve met through the support of this challenge. The once most embarrassing & hideous space in my house is now quickly becoming theContinue reading “Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week Five”
Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week 4
It’s so crazy to me that we’re already on week four of the One Room Challenge sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens! This room has come such a long way since week one from new floors to a new countertop! This week, I focused on something slightly easier: a new mudroom bench. I originally designedContinue reading “Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week 4”
Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week 3
Wow friends, I can’t believe it’s already week three of the One Room Challenge sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens. This is the week where I’ve really been feeling the weight of it all. We really are completely transforming spaces in just 8 short weeks! I’m already enjoying the big changes. As messy as tilingContinue reading “Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week 3”
Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week Two
It was so inspiring last week to see everyone’s mood boards and plans for the ORC sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens. There is some major talent out there. I’m always amazed at how creative people are. That being said, don’t forget to follow along with the One Room Challenge Blog to see what everyoneContinue reading “Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week Two”
Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week One
This week starts my very first One Room Challenge! What is the ORC you may ask? It’s not a challenge but rather a time for creators to come together, support one another, & celebrate our ideas! Better Homes & Gardens is the official sponsor of the ORC. There are 20 Featured Designers each year, andContinue reading “Spring 2021 One Room Challenge: Week One”
Growing Pains & the Project that Took Off
I LOVE trying new things! Especially with building. As a generally positive person, I see a new technique and immediately think, “I could definitely do that!” but sometimes that gets me way in over my head… Arches and curved lines are very popular right now. I have seen so many DIY’s where people are tryingContinue reading “Growing Pains & the Project that Took Off”
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