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April 30, 2020

Breezeway Reveal – Our Quarantine Project

*Thank you to Article for providing the furniture to complete this makeover! There are a lot of things I love about our house, but one of the biggest design successes is our breezeway. The breezeway is priceless...we hang out on it constantly; it's party central for our monthly potlucks, and it catches the breeze coming off the hill perfectly. These pictures were taken a few years ago, right before we started our monthly potlucks. This is not what it looks like all the time... …
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Filed Under: House 2, Outdoor, Popular Posts, Projects, Room Reveals, Spaces24 Comments

April 4, 2020

Our Tiny Home Office Reveal!

So I finally have the office reveal post finished, but I can't just dive in and show you the finished product without addressing the elephant in the room. Ummm....what he heck is life these days? I feel like I'm living in a history book. My kids school is canceled, Adam is working from home, everything is closed, I can't see my friends or family, and I'm on week three (Four? Seventeen?) of being at home with my kids. You would think these circumstances would lead to me cranking out the projects …
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Filed Under: Building a house, Home Improvement, House 2, Office, Popular Posts, Projects, Room Reveals, Spaces32 Comments

February 24, 2020

How to Build Thick Floating Shelves from Plywood

Alright everyone...if y'all are looking for a fun and entertaining blog post then you came to the wrong place! Today I'll be sharing a detailed tutorial for the floating shelves we have been installing all over the house, most recently in the office and bathrooms. I love these shelves because they are simple, functional, and budget-friendly. The thickness is my favorite part...they look like they cost a lot of time and/or money, even though that isn't the case. They are made from plywood …
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Filed Under: Building/Woodworking, DIY Basics, Home Improvement, Popular Posts, Projects12 Comments

November 12, 2019

Our DIY Farmhouse Laundry Room – The Reveal!

It's a big day around here, because it's room reveal day! Our farmhouse laundry room is completely finished...man it feels good to type that. Room reveals are my absolute favorite, not only because they mean I get to check another space off my to-do list, but also because I get to move onto a new space and appease my project ADD. So here is the finished laundry room...check out this before and after! Looking at the photo makes me smile so hard...what a difference! To get a better …
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Filed Under: Decor & Crafts, Home Improvement, House 2, Laundry Room, Popular Posts, Projects, Room Reveals, Spaces16 Comments

September 12, 2019

Our Leather Article Sofa – One Year Later

Every once in a while I go through my blog analytics to see what posts are doing really well, and which ones were a big 'ol flop. Doing this is extremely eye-opening, because the posts/projects that do really well are never the ones I expect. The two most popular posts I wrote in 2018 were "How to Paint Shiplap" (this one surprised the heck out of me), my series and review of our leather furniture from Article. The question I get asked most often these days is "How is your Timber leather sofa …
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Filed Under: Follow-ups, Furniture, House 2, Living Room, Popular Posts15 Comments

July 23, 2019

Hot Tub Patio Reveal!

*Thank you to Article for providing the furniture to complete this project! Hey there strangers, hope your summer is going well! Ours has been good...busy at times, slow at others, sometimes I'm enjoying the heck out of it, and sometimes I look at the calendar and count the days till school starts again. Don't pretend you don't do it too. This is a safe space. Honestly Adam and I haven't been doing many projects lately, and it's been kinda nice. We did recently finish the hot tub patio …
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Filed Under: Home Improvement, House 2, Landscaping, Outdoor, Popular Posts, Projects8 Comments

May 28, 2019

The Ultimate Guide to Painting Cabinets

A few months ago I asked which DIY topics y'all would like me to cover, and the most popular answer was a post on how to paint cabinets. That surprised me a bit, because I've actually written quite a few posts on the subject. The information is scattered and not easy to find though, so the obvious answer was to write one big post containing everything I've learned so far. So here it is, my ultimate guide to painting cabinets!   The first thing you need to know about painting …
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Filed Under: DIY Basics, Home Improvement, Kitchen, Painting, Popular Posts, Projects7 Comments

March 25, 2019

A Review of our Brick Flooring – One Year Later

Almost exactly a year ago we installed the brick flooring in the mudroom, laundry room, and half bathroom. When we installed it I knew I loved the look, but had no idea how it would actually function and hold up in real life. Would it be easy to clean? Catch all the dirt? Can you mop it? Will it hurt to walk on with bare feet? Will it stain easily? Adam and I didn't know the answers to any of these questions, but we decided to install it anyway and see how it …
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Filed Under: Flooring, Follow-ups, Home Improvement, House 2, Laundry Room, Mudroom, Popular Posts, Spaces29 Comments

March 14, 2019

RV Remodel – Dark and Dated to Bright and Inviting!

It's finally RV reveal time! Are you ready for some serious before and after pictures?! In case you haven't been following along, here are all the posts about the RV remodel. RV Remodel Posts Buying the RV RV remodel design plan Painting the cabinets Painting the walls Painting the countertops Rustic wood accent wall Reupholstering the banquette When Adam and I were RV shopping we had a list of must-haves. We wanted a pull behind camper that could sleep all six of us …
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Filed Under: Popular Posts, Projects, Room Reveals, Spaces, Travel Trailer35 Comments

January 3, 2019

DIY Electric Fireplace

So I know we said the bedroom was finished, but that was a lie. We still needed to add wood flooring and a fireplace, but neither one was going to happen for a few years (since my four sons are now eating our house projects budget. Literally eating it...they never stop eating. I'm screwed when they're teenagers.) Adam and I found a way to add a fireplace and not break the bank though, and now this exists in our bedroom... I'm so glad we didn't wait, because having a fireplace in …
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Filed Under: Building/Woodworking, Decor & Crafts, Home Improvement, House 2, Master Bedroom, Popular Posts, Projects9 Comments

November 7, 2018

Our Rustic Master Bedroom Retreat – The Reveal!

Thank you to Modsy for sponsoring this post. Want to try Modsy for yourself? Use code ASHLEY20 to get 20% off a design package! It's here! Master bedroom reveal day! Adam and I have been chipping away at the bedroom for the last couple of years, and slowly but surely it went from a mostly empty mishmash of random items to a relaxing retreat where we can escape at the end of the day. It's amazing. So just to tide you over before we get to the guts of the blog post, here are a few pictures …
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Filed Under: Decor & Crafts, Home Improvement, House 2, Master Bedroom, Popular Posts, Projects, Room Reveals, Spaces32 Comments

June 29, 2018

Mudroom Reveal – Where Form Meets Function

IT'S MUDROOM REVEAL DAY!! Let's just skip the forced introductory paragraph and get right to the good stuff. Here she is! I don't think I could love it more. It's so satisfying to have a blank space and a vision, and then watch that vision actually come to life! From start to finish the mudroom remodel (makeover/finish out/whatever you want to call it) took us almost exactly six months. That definitely isn't a short amount of time, but I think it's realistic for a DIY family …
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Filed Under: Building a house, Home Improvement, House 2, Mudroom, Popular Posts, Projects, Room Reveals, Spaces26 Comments

DIY rustic wood ceiling - for cheap!

October 16, 2017

DIY Reclaimed Wood Ceiling (so cheap, so pretty)

I don't think I've been THIS excited about showing y'all a project in a long time. The reclaimed wood ceiling in our kitchen and dining room is finished and it is just SO GOOD. It's cozy and warm and I just love it. The house feels so much less like an unfinished white box and more like the home I have always pictured in my head. Also, the whole thing only cost $322. That's a deal in my book. A wood ceiling in the kitchen and dining room was on the "must have" list from the …
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Filed Under: Building a house, Dining Room, Home Improvement, House 2, Kitchen, Popular Posts, Projects, Spaces, Walls52 Comments

August 1, 2016

DIY Concrete Countertops, Part I- Setting the Forms

Well, we did it...we actually poured our own concrete countertops! Adam and I spent hours and hours (and hours) researching this before we did it. We read tutorials and watched YouTube videos and generally felt prepared and confident...but honestly, the process still didn’t go quite like we thought it would. Turns out no amount of research or reading can compare to actually getting your hands dirty. I already knew that...but now I know it better. There are a lot of steps and information to …
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Filed Under: Building a house, Countertops, Home Improvement, House 2, Kitchen, Popular Posts, Projects, Spaces41 Comments

September 23, 2015

Southwestern Guest Room Reveal

Time for another reveal post! Can you tell I'm trying to tie up loose ends on this house before I completely move onto the next one? Although this room turned out so well that I think I'm just going to move it right into the next house and try to change as little as possible. Anyway, here it is! Here is what the room looked like previously...the one on the left is just after we bought it, and the on the right is after the first makeover. This is by far my favorite room in the …
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Filed Under: Decor & Crafts, DIY Decor, Guest Room, Home Improvement, House 1, Popular Posts, Projects, Room Reveals, Spaces56 Comments

March 11, 2015

Ten home improvement projects I would do again

Well, I didn't really expect to be sitting around my house writing posts this week, but alas, here I am...41 weeks pregnant. According to the doctor there are no signs that I will go into labor in the next week, so he scheduled me for an induction on Wednesday if nothing happens before then. I'm praying it doesn't come to that though, because I really want to go into labor naturally. Pitocin is the devil. Anyway, I'm just going to keep writing list posts that don't require me to any actual …
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Filed Under: Building a house, Follow-ups, Home Improvement, House 1, House 2, Popular Posts, Roundups/Reviews153 Comments

Home Improvement Projects Not Worth Repeating

March 5, 2015

Ten home improvement projects I won’t be repeating

So today is my official due date. This baby is fully cooked, I'm horribly uncomfortable, and the doctor said at my appointment on Tuesday that it doesn't look like this kid is planning to come anytime soon. Darn my comfortable uterus! I was really hoping to have this kid a few days before the due date (like my last pregnancy), but it looks like this pregnancy might be more like my first, when I went until 42 weeks. My oldest's fifth birthday is on Sunday though and I REALLY don't want them to …
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Filed Under: Building a house, Fails, Follow-ups, Home Improvement, House 1, House 2, Life, etc, Popular Posts, Projects65 Comments

March 1, 2015

Top Ten Must-Haves for the Next House

We're nearing the final stages of designing our new house (almost to the blueprints stage!) and I've spent the last couple months reflecting on this house, thinking about what we've messed up, what we love, and what we would change. I have a couple of posts coming up relating to all that, and today is the first. My list is actually much, MUCH longer than this (I'm such a pain), but for the sake of time and everyone's sanity I'm going to keep all my lists down to top ten lists. So in no …
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Filed Under: Building a house, Home Improvement, House 1, House 2, Life, etc, Popular Posts121 Comments

December 10, 2014

My Painted Shower – One Year Later

Last October I did something crazy....I painted my shower. The post I wrote about the process has become one of my most popular, probably because (much like my paper bag flooring) it's just an unusual concept. Anyway, since it's been over a year I figured its high time for an update. After all, whats the point of posting crazy tutorials if I'm not going to let you know if they are a total waste of time or not? CLICK HERE TO READ THE ORIGINAL TUTORIAL I have good news...it wasn't a total …
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Filed Under: Bathrooms, Follow-ups, Home Improvement, House 1, Painting, Popular Posts, Projects, Spaces, Walls112 Comments

9 paint tips and tricks

June 23, 2014

9 Room Painting Tips & Tricks that Make the Job Easier

Some women have a lot of shoes, others prefer to spend their hard-earned money on nice purses. Some collect kitchen gadgets, books, hours at crossfit, or cats. Me? I collect paint. My entryway closet holds all my painting supplies and is currently home to nearly eighty cans of paint, stain, sealer, and spray paint. I know, ridiculous...you don't have to tell me. My point is that over the years I have learned a lot about painting and have some tips that will make painting a room easier, faster, …
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Filed Under: DIY Basics, Home Improvement, Painting, Popular Posts, Projects, Roundups/Reviews92 Comments

book sling

March 12, 2014

How to Make Book Slings

 If this sounds oddly familiar to you, it's because I've already done (and blogged about) this project. I made my first set of book slings a few years ago while pregnant with boy #2, but I'm going to throw it out there again since 98% of my current readers probably haven't seen that post. Plus these slings have been really great... I mean, we're renovating the room and these are the only things that are staying. So here is the new set.... and here is the old one. I made this new set all …
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Filed Under: Cleaning and Organizing, Decor & Crafts, DIY Decor, Kid Crafts, Kids Rooms, Playroom, Popular Posts, Projects, Sewing51 Comments

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