While we made over Xander's room last summer, there was always one thing we didn't address that didn't function very well. Xander likes to read, and now has to nightly for school and we stored all of his books in the trundle under his bed. He's ... READ MORE
The Kitchen: The Gut Job and the Hiccups
Thanks for all of your thoughts on the chairs, I've got some samples ordered and can't wait to nail down a shade! It's been a busy and exciting weekend around here and our kitchen has gone from this to this... Micah has some great ... READ MORE
The Front Room: Upholstery and Top Shelves
It's hard to believe it's come to a finish, but I am done finding books! I have to say, I had a ton of fun sourcing all of these beauties and really enjoyed the hunt of saving cast off books. There are so many gorgeous books ... READ MORE
The Kitchen: Choosing Cabinets and Countertops
VIA Now that we've discussed the inspiration, let's dive into the products. Green cabinets and light counters were the vision, but let's talk today about how we got to the right ones. It can be easy to see something in your head, but to ... READ MORE
The Finishing Touches on the Dining Room + A Giveaway
This space has taken some time. And I'm ok with that. I wanted it to be big on style, minimal on things - and minimalism requires every detail to be spot on. The lamps were the cherry on top of the main space, but there was one area ... READ MORE
The Kitchen: Inspiration and Design Elements
VIA While the design process hasn't really been going on very long for our kitchen, it's been going on in my head and on Pinterest since we moved in. Well, some of the elements even before then. If you've been following this blog for any length ... READ MORE
Filling the Bookshelves
Now that the bookshelves are finished, it's time to fill them! Bookshelves don't just have to be for books, but I always envisioned these cases being pretty stuffed full of them. I had a decent collection, but I soon realized it wasn't ... READ MORE
When Form and Function Fall Flat in a Kitchen
We've spent the last year improving some key spaces in this home (the dining room, the front room, the wood room) but there's one space that really gets under my skin. It's the room on the main level I spend the most time in, and it's in the ... READ MORE
The Front Room: Moody Bookshelves and Pretty Lighting
I may have taken a break from blogging, but Micah and I didn't break from renovating. This Christmas will go down as the holiday we spent working. Literally. Micah worked all of Christmas Eve and half of Christmas day. We've vowed to not start a ... READ MORE