Transforming Our Living Room: An Honest Review and Assembly Guide for the IKEA Karlstad Sectional Sofa Our living room recently underwent a significant transformation with the arrival of a new, majestic centerpiece: the IKEA Karlstad sectional sofa. Despite its originally scheduled February 4th due date, this “big bundle of sectional joy” made a delightful … Read more
Duplex Backyard Transformation: A Seamless Blend of Historic Charm and Modern Functionality Earlier this month, we peeled back the curtain on the incredible front porch makeover of our beloved duplex project, showcasing how a blend of thoughtful design and dedicated effort brought new life to its facade. Today, we’re thrilled to invite you around to … Read more
Unleash Your Inner DIYer: A Channellock Tools Giveaway & Past Winner Announcement! *** Exciting news! Our previous giveaway has officially closed, and we’re thrilled to announce the winner below! *** Following a truly random selection process by Random.org, we’re delighted to congratulate our latest winner: Chelsea! Chelsea, who shared her love for the invigorating smell … Read more
In the vast landscape of home ownership and personal journeys, some stories stand out – tales of unexpected connections, cosmic insights, and the simple triumphs of DIY projects. Today, we’re diving deep into an episode packed with all of these elements and more, from a truly random occurrence involving a house we nearly bought to … Read more
In the whirlwind of welcoming our newest family member, Teddy, last week, life has taken on a wonderfully chaotic rhythm. As we settle into the joys and challenges of parenthood with a newborn once again – any seasoned parents out there with sage advice for those elusive 10 pm to 4 am sleep stretches? – … Read more
The journey to perfecting a kitchen often involves countless decisions, and few are as impactful as the choice of countertops. As our kitchen renovation progresses, we’re thrilled to share a pivotal update: we’ve finally selected the perfect countertops to anchor our new culinary space. This wasn’t a quick decision; after weeks of deliberation, weighing numerous … Read more
Exciting DIY Adventure: Our 48-Hour Porch Makeover with Home Depot & Better Homes & Gardens We are absolutely thrilled and profoundly honored to announce our participation in a truly remarkable event: the 48-Hour Challenge, a groundbreaking collaborative initiative spearheaded by two iconic names in the home and garden industry, Better Homes & Gardens (BHG) and … Read more
***This giveaway has reached its closing date and is now closed – see who won below!*** Celebrating Love and Luxury: Our $500 Kendra Scott Gift Card Giveaway Winner! Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! We’re thrilled to announce the incredibly lucky recipient of our $500 Kendra Scott gift card. Drumroll, please… the randomly selected winner is none … Read more
Welcome back to our journey of transforming our sunroom into a vibrant, functional, and deeply inviting sanctuary! We’re thrilled to pull back the curtain on phase two of our extensive sunroom makeover. If you recall from the initial phase – what we affectionately termed our ‘work-with-what-you-have’ stage – we tackled some foundational updates. That involved … Read more
Embracing Love and Milestones: A Heartfelt Valentine’s Day from Our Family to Yours This Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing a little piece of our heart with you, much like those nostalgic candy conversation hearts that always bring a smile. From the classic “Be Mine” to the more modern “Text Me” or “Tweet Me,” these sugary tokens … Read more
