Fall Decorating in the The Dining Room
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Fall Decorating in the The Dining Room

Just off the entry is the dining room. It’s wide open, column flanked and provides plenty of room for friends and family. I’m realizing more and more I don’t have time to completely change items around from room to room just to decorate for the seasons. I’m thinking if you’re reading this series for busy girls, you probably don’t either. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re creating a festive look for fall in the dining room with a busy schedule….

10 Easy Ways to Save Money on a Kitchen Makeover
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10 Easy Ways to Save Money on a Kitchen Makeover

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…

Breakfast Nook Makeover Reveal
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Breakfast Nook Makeover Reveal

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…

A Simple Cottage Kitchen Makeover: The Reveal
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A Simple Cottage Kitchen Makeover: The 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…

An Inexpensive Way to Update a Childhood Hutch
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An Inexpensive Way to Update a Childhood Hutch

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…

The Complete Guide to Painting Kitchen Cabinets
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The Complete Guide to Painting Kitchen Cabinets

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…

How to Customize a Kitchen Island on a Budget
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How to Customize a Kitchen Island on a Budget

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….

A Beginners Guide to Painting a Kitchen Island
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A Beginners Guide to Painting a Kitchen Island

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….

The Best Way to Organize Your Car
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The Best Way to Organize Your Car

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…

15 Ways to Ease into Fall

15 Ways to Ease into Fall

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…