You guys…what a day…what-a-day! It’s been a total doozie filled with so many frustrating moments. We’re completely back on track so I thought I would share a few things that I’ve learned about keeping your cool during a kitchen makeover and update you on the status of the kitchen so far…
For all of my rock star organizing ways in multiple spaces throughout the house there was always one mess that I could not seem to contain…paper clutter. A few weeks ago in anticipation of the kitchen makeover, I vowed to find a way to not only cut paper clutter but to help items that are coming in and out of the house more organized as well. This idea led me to the one place it all starts – the car. Here are a few things you can do today to keep the clutter out of your house by organizing your car…
How’s it going for you guys this week? Are you feeling productive, empowered, tired? I’m feeling a little combination of all of those things because we’ve finally started on the kitchen and I’ve spent a good portion of my time sanding…and then more sanding…and then sanding again. Here are a few things I’m loving from around the web this week and a peek at what’s happening on the front porch…
Are you guys ready for Fall? Me too! I know it can be hard to get in the mood for Fall especially if you’re living in the South and the temps are sky high, the mums are nowhere to be found and the pumpkin spice latte hasn’t even made it to Starbucks yet. Even with all of those factors it’s still fun to think about the upcoming season and all the fun thing we can do to celebrate it. Here are 15 simple ways to ease into Fall…
Have you guys ever dreamed and schemed and wished for something for SO long… like YEARS…and the day finally arrived where all those dreams would start falling into place and you were actually nervous about it all?
A few weekends ago we sat down to discuss the number of projects coming down the line at our home Journey’s End. At first, it was almost overwhelming trying to figure out how we were going to manage it all. Thankfully, we stopped stressing long enough to realize we’ve come so far already. Here’s a before and after tour of our little Cottage Journey’s End and the projects we’ve completed to date. I’ve also included some shots from the very beginning back to where it all started…questionable camera skills and a decorating “style” that gives me the giggles…
How’s your week going? It’s been a productive week for us which is always fun. Have you guys been watching the Olympics? I normally go to bed pretty early but the events have all been really good. The sheer determination these athletes have after all the years of training is super impressive. Here are a few things we’re loving from around the web this week…
So school has been in session for about a week now, how are you guys holding up? Back to school is a great time to reassess goals and settle into positive habits. After the bed is made and the room has been tidied I like to spritz a room freshener before heading out the door. I’ve tried a few different scents but this one is a favorite. Here’s what you’ll need to make a Lemongrass and Eucalyptus freshener of your own…
I spent a good portion of last Friday, trying to pull together pieces for my booth space. Mostly random items and bits of inventory I’ve picked up over several shopping trips. Styling a booth is kind of like styling your home. It takes multiple pieces that all fit within the same vision in order to pull “the look” off. Thankfully, everything I found at the estate sale fit together with things I’ve been holding onto like this mirror. Here’s a look at the details of our Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Vintage Mirror Frame Makeover…
As I mentioned yesterday, this entire weekend was filled with lots of running around for my other job as a vendor at The Pickers Market. I was so excited to find a media cabinet and a few smalls at the estate sale. I also found this vintage rattan chair. It was beautiful but totally filthy. Here’s a look at revitalizing a rattan chair and a DIY furniture polish recipe….
If you follow on Instagram you probably already know we got an early start on Saturday and headed to an estate sale. I was desperately low on furniture for the booth when I found a media cabinet and a few other things. The cabinet was in good condition, solid and stained a strange orange. Thankfully, we were able to give this media cabinet a makeover with GF Snow White. Here’s a look at how all of the details came together…
I was on the phone with one of my sisters the other day talking about getting the littles ready for school. There was one thing in particular she said that caught my attention. Inspired by our conversation about the need to monogram all the things, I decided to find a way to personalize a pair of pillowcases with chalk paint. Here’s what you’ll need in case you want to make a set of your own…
