We are loving our new deck.  We eat out there several times a week for breakfast or dinner, and play outside during the day.  We’ve already hosted parties and the view from our dining room and kitchen is so so much better.  Last night Jon said “I seriously underestimated how much re-doing our deck would […]

We are loving our new deck.  We eat out there several times a week for breakfast or dinner, and play outside during the day.  We’ve already hosted parties and the view from our dining room and kitchen is so so much better.  Last night Jon said “I seriously underestimated how much re-doing our deck would […]

It’s here!  Today is the day!  I can finally spill the beans about one of the biggest projects in our renovation thus far– our back deck makeover. I mentioned a while back that the Home Depot asked me to be a part of their Patio Style Challenge.  They provide a patio set, and I makeover […]

I feel like I’m on the cusp of completing a gazillion projects.  I’m itching to share the back deck with you as soon as it drops on Home Depot.  We finished up adding some fun detailing in our kitchen, which I’ll share this week.  Makes a huge difference in the space!  I’ve also been making […]

I’m sharing some exciting news today and it has to do with one horribly ugly eyesore in my backyard.  Why have I never posted any photos of my backyard, you may ask?  Well, if you knew the state of my back deck, you wouldn’t post any photos either.  Take a look:      (I would […]

Every child needs a rocking horse, in my opinion.  I mean, come on.  How can one gallop away from arrows being shot in their direction, or trot toward prince charming, or even ride off into the sunset without one?  My Ruby needed a trusty steed for her playroom, and I found this sad looking fellow […]

A few weeks ago, I was wandering through Goodwill when out of the corner of my eye, I spotted them– a pretty pair of pink chairs.  I practically sprinted over to them before anyone else snagged them, and flagged down an associate.  You have to move fast in the shark-infested waters of a good thrift […]