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A lot of my projects start when I see an object or space that I want to put to better use. As I was cleaning up my garage the other day, I found a broomstick that had been thrown in my scrap materials pile. Since all things baby have been on my mind lately, and […]

Like many DIYer’s, my workspace is my garage. I am fortunate enough to have a large space, but with more space comes more junk. It never fails that we fill every inch of our garage with stuff…whether its toys, yard equipment or materials. I finally decided to get my space in order. Here is how […]

A few weeks ago, I created a shiplap sign. I had the intention of making another one and hanging them above each of my boys’ beds. I absolutely love how they turned out, but they ended up being petty heavy. I am super careful about hanging things above my kids’ beds and I just wasn’t […]

It’s no secret that shiplap is one of my favorite accents to add to a room! It is a clean and simple way to dress up a wall without added the clutter of wall decor. I appreciate both shiplap accent walls as well and rooms that are completely shiplapped. The first room that I convinced […]

With more people working from home these days, home offices have become very popular. I have been working from home for a while and don’t have an official “home office” space. I finally decided it was time to make a nice office space with plenty of room to work! In an attempt to not break […]

Picture ledges are a popular home decor item right now. It’s an easy way to add decor to your wall without putting a ton of holes in the wall…and you can easily change it up as much as you want. I actually made one of these for our playroom a while ago and still love […]

This post is sponsored by Plott. All views and opinions shared in this post are my own. Have you ever had a large picture or shelf that you wanted to hang, but didn’t know exactly where you wanted it? I’ve been there too many times! I usually end up awkwardly trying to hold the item […]

Today is the day…we have crossed the finish line! The bathroom is complete! This Jeffrey Court All-Star Renovation Challenge was a success and we have arrived at the final reveal! It’s a great feeling to finish up a big renovation and I am so excited to share the finished product! The Before If you haven’t […]

As we near the end of the Jeffrey Court All-Star Renovation Challenge, I am excited to see everything come together! I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel…and it’s a great feeling! For the first few weeks of the challenge, I was a nervous wreck. I anticipated all that still needed […]

We’re just over half way through the Jeffrey Court All-Star Renovation Challenge and we are making some serious progress on this bathroom expansion! The prep work is almost complete and the fun parts are beginning. I love when I get to see my design come to life! Voting opened last week and you are able […]

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