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Simple Home Upgrade: Plug + Lightswitch Replacement

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Tips for Installing Vinyl Plank Over Concrete Floors

Modern basement kitchen with black hardware and white shaker cabinets

Modern Basement Kitchen Reveal + 4 tips to decorate a kitchen

4 things to consider when choosing lights for your space... especially open floor plans!

Choosing Lights for Your Space

How to style kitchen open shelves for function and look

How to Style Kitchen Open Shelves

How to replace a light fixture with a pot light! LED and no going in the attic!

How to Replace a Light with a Pot Light

Tips to pick the perfect sofa or sectional for your home

Choosing a Perfect Sofa or Sectional | Article Mello Sectional Review

The best way to store kids bikes! Bike hooks with small hooks for helmet- slat wall storage

Slat Wall Storage Tips

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Designing a Room With Your Kids (not just for them) – ORC Week 2

Wood Burning Tips from a Beginner

Woodburning Tips from a Beginner

How we chose paint colours for our whole home- Tips and tricks!

How I Choose Paint Colours for The Whole Home

different varieties of eucalyptus

Eucalyptus for Home Decor FAQ

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My house is never this clean
-
DIY + Home Decor Blogger
Mama of 4 👶🏼🧒🏼👦🏼👧🏼
Renovating our 🏠 the DIY way
🖤 Lettering & ☕️
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✉️[email protected]

Silence feels like the least we can do. But that’s not all we can do. Please take time to listen and educate yourself and be present in this conversation offline too. #blackoutday2020

One of the reasons I LOVE hand lettering is so I c $One of the reasons I LOVE hand lettering is so I can create my own home decor for a fraction of the cost it would be to buy it. Over on YouTube I’m sharing all about how I made these canvases! And if you missed it, this weekend I’m offering a discount for the first time in YEARS on my brush lettering e-course where I teach lettering from how to pick up a brush pen to how to easily flourish and create a finished layout. You guys are blowing me away with your support of this- thank you! If you’re like… what?! Check out the links in my stories! XO$

I’ve been working on something really exciting b

Unpopular opinions! Have you seen this game floati

Unpopular opinions! Have you seen this game floating around IG? The comments are always so fun! SO here’s 10 things I don’t like that everyone else seems to like... no explanations. Share yours in the comments to play along!
1. Scary movies. Or most movies. Just give me TV.
2. I don’t like fruit. Nope. Just no thank you.
3. Slow games. Games 👏🏻should👏🏻 move 👏🏻fast.
4. I would rather not pet your dog. Although I’m softening up towards pets these days.
5. Sparkling water or most soda... or beer or bubble tea. I just really like normal water... and coffee 😂
6. Tyler C. Even on Hannah’s season...
7. I love the bachelor and BB but other reality tv? 😴 no kardashians or RH pls
8. Buffets. I’d rather order what I want.
9. Chicken wings gross me out 🙅🏼‍♀️
10. Stranger things, game of thrones, you, this is us... a lot of my answers involve TV 🙈 or food

As things are changing yet again in the world, I w

As things are changing yet again in the world, I wanted to pick a phrase for my monthly tech wallpaper that was so timely. With social media we can see what is happening in other parts of the world and it can be so hard to see someone doing something that you can’t where you are- or something that you wouldn’t be comfortable doing in this time... Whatever it is, it’s so important we lead with kindness. Everyone has a story, a set of circumstances that they’re doing their best with. This quote is kind of cheesy but it’s a good reminder, no? If you give it, you’ll most likely get it in return. So let’s share it around ❤️ Get this quote... or a calendar or a monthly script for any of your tech backgrounds on the blog today! Got June’s out a couple days early for a change 🙃

ANOTHER patio makeover?! Heck yes! You can swipe a

ANOTHER patio makeover?! Heck yes! You can swipe alllll the way over to see the progression of this space. We rebuilt our decks last summer and finished them (and the siding around them off this summer 🎉 I’m so happy about how they came together, I’m almost crying happy tears. But that might just be that I’m emotional this week 🤪 I can’t wait to get back home and eat every meal out here.

I’m excited to partner with @article to furnish this space into the modern dream patio we imagined. I’ll share the sources in my story but if you’re looking for more information on the deck or the pieces we chose- I’ve got a blog post AND a YouTube video up for each space ✌🏻
#ad #myarticle #articlefurniture #ballotable #zinachair

A couple weeks ago we had a repair person in our h

A couple weeks ago we had a repair person in our home and pointed out these built ins, complementing them and that my husband did a good job. I told him that I actually made them. Surprised, he replied, “yourself?” Most projects Shane and I do together but this one was just me and I’m so happy with how they turned out.

When I was building them last fall, I remember the supplies run. I loaded the truck full and as I was moving the large sheets of 3/4” MDF from the cart to the truck a young female cashier came out and offered to help (it was closing time). The conversation we had about the projects she was doing at her home and her growing in her confidence were so good. She works in a hardware store but still doesn’t talk about the projects she does!

These are both pretty good feeling memories- but I have a lot that aren’t when it comes to this topic. I opened up the conversation in my stories and have been blown away with how many people joined in. Thank you 🙏 and if you haven’t yet- please take a listen/read ❤️

Have you been following along on our deck and exte

Have you been following along on our deck and exterior makeover? I’m so stinking excited we are at this point! It’s been such a long time coming which makes it that much sweeter to share. Swipe over to see how far the space has come and head to the blog for more! Biiiiig huge thank you to @article for partnering to finish off this dream space with the most beautiful sectional and accent furniture. I mean... check out that #sorasectional 🤩 it’s part of their Memorial Day sale on right now too guys... and it’s so cozy!
#ad #ourarticle #geratable #article

Each day is so different lately, you guys. A big,

Each day is so different lately, you guys. A big, productive day that feels great and the next day nothing but tears from kiddos and not enough coffee in the world. And all the emotions over something… that’s not really worth all the emotions? Today was one of those days, you guys. So I’m throwing it back to something that always makes me feel happy and proud… a before and after! It’s been a while since I shared this one, so meet our entryway. Which is changing again while we’re out of the house, but let’s just pretend I’m settled on my sofa staring at this view, k?

If today was a rollercoaster for you too, know that you’re like every one else in these weird times… some people just don’t post about it ;)

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My house is never this clean
-
DIY + Home Decor Blogger
Mama of 4 👶🏼🧒🏼👦🏼👧🏼
Renovating our 🏠 the DIY way
🖤 Lettering & ☕️
-
✉️[email protected]

Silence feels like the least we can do. But that’s not all we can do. Please take time to listen and educate yourself and be present in this conversation offline too. #blackoutday2020

One of the reasons I LOVE hand lettering is so I c $One of the reasons I LOVE hand lettering is so I can create my own home decor for a fraction of the cost it would be to buy it. Over on YouTube I’m sharing all about how I made these canvases! And if you missed it, this weekend I’m offering a discount for the first time in YEARS on my brush lettering e-course where I teach lettering from how to pick up a brush pen to how to easily flourish and create a finished layout. You guys are blowing me away with your support of this- thank you! If you’re like… what?! Check out the links in my stories! XO$

I’ve been working on something really exciting b

Unpopular opinions! Have you seen this game floati

Unpopular opinions! Have you seen this game floating around IG? The comments are always so fun! SO here’s 10 things I don’t like that everyone else seems to like... no explanations. Share yours in the comments to play along!
1. Scary movies. Or most movies. Just give me TV.
2. I don’t like fruit. Nope. Just no thank you.
3. Slow games. Games 👏🏻should👏🏻 move 👏🏻fast.
4. I would rather not pet your dog. Although I’m softening up towards pets these days.
5. Sparkling water or most soda... or beer or bubble tea. I just really like normal water... and coffee 😂
6. Tyler C. Even on Hannah’s season...
7. I love the bachelor and BB but other reality tv? 😴 no kardashians or RH pls
8. Buffets. I’d rather order what I want.
9. Chicken wings gross me out 🙅🏼‍♀️
10. Stranger things, game of thrones, you, this is us... a lot of my answers involve TV 🙈 or food

As things are changing yet again in the world, I w

As things are changing yet again in the world, I wanted to pick a phrase for my monthly tech wallpaper that was so timely. With social media we can see what is happening in other parts of the world and it can be so hard to see someone doing something that you can’t where you are- or something that you wouldn’t be comfortable doing in this time... Whatever it is, it’s so important we lead with kindness. Everyone has a story, a set of circumstances that they’re doing their best with. This quote is kind of cheesy but it’s a good reminder, no? If you give it, you’ll most likely get it in return. So let’s share it around ❤️ Get this quote... or a calendar or a monthly script for any of your tech backgrounds on the blog today! Got June’s out a couple days early for a change 🙃

ANOTHER patio makeover?! Heck yes! You can swipe a

ANOTHER patio makeover?! Heck yes! You can swipe alllll the way over to see the progression of this space. We rebuilt our decks last summer and finished them (and the siding around them off this summer 🎉 I’m so happy about how they came together, I’m almost crying happy tears. But that might just be that I’m emotional this week 🤪 I can’t wait to get back home and eat every meal out here.

I’m excited to partner with @article to furnish this space into the modern dream patio we imagined. I’ll share the sources in my story but if you’re looking for more information on the deck or the pieces we chose- I’ve got a blog post AND a YouTube video up for each space ✌🏻
#ad #myarticle #articlefurniture #ballotable #zinachair

A couple weeks ago we had a repair person in our h

A couple weeks ago we had a repair person in our home and pointed out these built ins, complementing them and that my husband did a good job. I told him that I actually made them. Surprised, he replied, “yourself?” Most projects Shane and I do together but this one was just me and I’m so happy with how they turned out.

When I was building them last fall, I remember the supplies run. I loaded the truck full and as I was moving the large sheets of 3/4” MDF from the cart to the truck a young female cashier came out and offered to help (it was closing time). The conversation we had about the projects she was doing at her home and her growing in her confidence were so good. She works in a hardware store but still doesn’t talk about the projects she does!

These are both pretty good feeling memories- but I have a lot that aren’t when it comes to this topic. I opened up the conversation in my stories and have been blown away with how many people joined in. Thank you 🙏 and if you haven’t yet- please take a listen/read ❤️

Have you been following along on our deck and exte

Have you been following along on our deck and exterior makeover? I’m so stinking excited we are at this point! It’s been such a long time coming which makes it that much sweeter to share. Swipe over to see how far the space has come and head to the blog for more! Biiiiig huge thank you to @article for partnering to finish off this dream space with the most beautiful sectional and accent furniture. I mean... check out that #sorasectional 🤩 it’s part of their Memorial Day sale on right now too guys... and it’s so cozy!
#ad #ourarticle #geratable #article

Each day is so different lately, you guys. A big,

Each day is so different lately, you guys. A big, productive day that feels great and the next day nothing but tears from kiddos and not enough coffee in the world. And all the emotions over something… that’s not really worth all the emotions? Today was one of those days, you guys. So I’m throwing it back to something that always makes me feel happy and proud… a before and after! It’s been a while since I shared this one, so meet our entryway. Which is changing again while we’re out of the house, but let’s just pretend I’m settled on my sofa staring at this view, k?

If today was a rollercoaster for you too, know that you’re like every one else in these weird times… some people just don’t post about it ;)

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