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I feel like I find inspiration for new projects everywhere I go. When I was on a business trip recently, I was having breakfast in the hotel lobby with my coworkers when I noticed these amazing planters. I didn’t want to forget what they liked like, so I very discretely went to take a picture…and […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s hard to believe that we’re already into Week 3 of the Jeffrey Court All-Star Renovation Challenge! It feels like just yesterday I was tearing down my laundry room wall. The first two weeks, we focused on demo, installing a new wall, electrical and plumbing. This week, we’re preparing for all of the tile that […]

To say that I am ready to get this renovation underway is a bit of an understatement. This is one project that we’ve had planned since just after we moved into our home. When I was asked to be a part of the Jeffrey Court All-Star Renovation Challenge, I thought this was the perfect project! […]

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 […]

Welcome to Week 2 of the Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge! Inspiration There is so much inspiration out there that it tends to be overwhelming. When I first came up with the idea to build a mudroom, I started searching for inspiration. My favorite places to find inspiration are Pinterest and Instagram. Pinterest is very easy […]

There is something charming about our half bathroom. Every other room in our home is large and almost oversized. When we purchased the house, the half bathroom had black shiplap and was a cozy little space. Although I loved the black shiplap, it needed to be replaced. The shiplap was made from a thin plywood […]

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