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This post is sponsored by Cutting Edge Stencils. All views and opinions shared in this post are my own. I love keeping our home decor minimal…especially in our kids’ rooms. Walls can often look cluttered with too much wall art. Stencils are a great way to add dimension to a wall and are an excellent […]

Ever since the first time I saw a wood slat wall, I couldn’t wait to add one to my home! I have seen many different styles (plain wood against a white wall, painted wood on a painted wall…) and wanted to try something slightly different. I absolutely love black accent walls, like the one that […]

I always struggle to come up with the perfect gift, whether it’s for family, friends, or in this case, teachers. I like to give thoughtful gifts and it’s always a bonus if I can make it. I was super excited when I came up with the idea to make these wooden clip picture frames for […]

This post is sponsored by basicinvite.com. All views and opinions shared in this post are my own. It’s no longer a secret that I’m expecting my third baby…I am pregnant with my third boy (I am officially a boy mom). As to be expected, all things baby are on my mind! I do not need […]

Anyone else sick of wire shelving?! We have the adjustable systems in all of our closest…which is great for flexibility. However, I’m tired of the shelves and hanging rods coming loose every time I bump them. With another baby on the way, I decided to switch my big boys to another room. Their new room […]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone back and forth to my local hardware store to buy shiplap. It can be found in almost every room in my home by now. I love the simple design that adds dimension without adding clutter. It’s no surprise that I have a nice little stash of […]

When I first found out that I was selected to participate in the Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge, I was shocked, excited and honored. I have never participated in something like this and thought it was a long shot. After all, I just decided to follow my passion and start a blog at the beginning of […]

I seriously cannot believe that it’s already Week 5 of the Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge! Time flies when you’re having fun! This challenge has been an amazing experience and I am loving my new mudroom!! This was the week when everything started to come together! My tile is complete and looks amazing, my built-in is […]

Week 4 of the Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge started off a little different than all of the other weeks for me. After a long week of tiling, I was exhausted and feeling a little defeated. I am a perfectionist and hate when I make mistakes. At the same time, I like to be transparent with […]

Welcome to week three of the Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge! This is the week when all of the fun begins! Now that the mudroom actually looks like a room with walls and shiplap it’s ready for some tile. I always love tiling…it really transforms a space and makes the room feel complete. My tile of […]

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