How’s it going you guys? Are you excited about the progress you’ve made this week or do you find yourself needing a major power nap? If you shouted power nap, I can totally relate. I am over the moon excited to be taking a much needed three-day weekend to completely rest and I hope whatever you’re doing this weekend you’re excited about it too. Here are my favorite things from around the web this week, with an unabashed nod to all things relaxing…
If you’ve been following our kitchen makeover journey from the beginning, you know there was a string of unexpected and expensive life moments between week two and three that almost derailed the entire project. I know there is someone out there right now in the middle of reassessing makeover and project options because they’re facing unexpected and expensive life stuff too. It takes a little extra work “to get the look for less” but it is possible. Here are a few things to consider when you’re looking for Easy Ways to Save Money on a Kitchen Makeover…
You guys…the breakfast nook…oh my word…it drove me bananas…for days. The breakfast nook more than any other space in the house has undergone several simple updates over the years. I realized this weekend that it was probably THE hardest room in the house to decorate because it is open to so many other rooms. You simply cannot change up the kitchen without affecting the breakfast nook. Here’s a look at how we changed up the space for the breakfast nook makeover reveal…
Over the weekend I was sitting on one of the new bar stools, waiting on breakfast, giggling with my bestie S about how I swore the kitchen makeover would take ….ahem, a grand total of 5 days to complete. “Don’t you remember I said this was going to be THE hardest room you’ve ever made over?” Yes, in fact, I had heard those words but I was up for the challenge any way. Would I take on a project like this again? In a heartbeat! Here’s a look at how the details of our kitchen makeover came together…
I hadn’t planned to share this project with you guys today. I was actually going to save it for next week but the transformation is just too exciting to wait. I was putting the finishing touches on the breakfast nook and kitchen areas when there was just something about the space that wasn’t working. I tried three other pieces of furniture before giving this piece I’ve carried around for almost 40 years a total makeover. Here’s a look at an inexpensive way to update a childhood hutch…
You guys, can you believe it’s already the middle of September? I can’t even wrap my head around that idea. How has your week been? Have you guys seen all of the fall home tours this week? They are so gorgeous! Here’s a look at what I’m loving around the web this week…
I know I was supposed to share a few changes in our breakfast nook today but you guys, I got completely distracted by the light hanging over the breakfast table. I thought I was all but finished in that space but then I realized the light needed just a little something extra. Here’s a look at one easy update for a simple chandelier…
I don’t want to get all crazy from the get-go but if anyone heard a bit of screamin’ and hollerin’ coming from this little cottage yesterday, it was probably me. I can finally see the top of my dining room table, the table in the breakfast area AND the console table behind the sofa. Does that mean everything is tidied up and put away? Heck, no! But it does show serious signs of progress. Here are a few things I’m loving from around the web this week….
After 7 years of wanting to paint the kitchen cabinets it’s so hard to believe they’re finished. While I’ve painted many pieces of furniture over the years for my booth space and private clients, nothing could have prepared me for the time and energy it took to complete this project. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you’re considering painting your kitchen cabinets too…
As I shared yesterday, we’re making great progress on the kitchen makeover. We’ve been looking for a way to customize the island and after a bit of research, we chose to install picture frame moulding. It was an inexpensive way to add an architectural element to the kitchen while still respecting our laidback lifestyle. Here’s a look at how we gave the kitchen island a custom look on a budget….
As I shared last week, we are currently deep in kitchen makeover mode. One of the projects we made a priority last week was the kitchen island and I’m so excited about the way it’s coming along and I’ve learned a lot along the way. Here’s what you need to know about painting a kitchen island if you’ve never painted any cabinets in the kitchen before….
As I write this post, late Thursday, we’re officially as ready as we can be for Hurricane Hermine. I think we’re going to be ok but you can never be too cautious so we’re taking a full “batten down the hatches approach” just to be on the safe side. Life is such a crazy adventure sometimes. Here’s a few things I’m loving from around the web this week…
