Since buying our new home in NC in early September, my trips down there have focused on getting our house guest-ready for the holidays! This is our third fixer upper house where we'll be doing a lot of redecorating and remodeling - Jeff and I aren't phased by living in homes in the "in between" stage of disaster but I try not to have my guests sleeping on mattresses on the floor like we've often done for months at a time :). Jeff's dad is going to be our first official house guest and at 82 ...
Our NC Guest Room “Before” & “After”!
My Family’s Christmas Wish List Gift Ideas for 2019!
Looking for some great Christmas wish list gift ideas for 2019? My family has put together our lists and we're sharing our most wanted gift ideas with you! I'm excited to be sharing my family's favorite gift ideas from our personal Christmas wish lists as one of the two gift guides that I've done every holiday season for years! I get my whole family involved in this one and they never fail in coming up with some great gift ideas! If you're looking for the perfect gifts for her, him, or teen ...
Our Painted Bathroom Vanity: The “Before” & “After” and How-to Guide!
Painting my daughters' bathroom vanity is something that has been on my to-do list for YEARS but somehow other projects always took priority, keeping it from ever getting done. With our master bathroom addition currently in progress, my girls' bathroom was the lone untouched bathroom in the house. I finally decided to bump this project to the top of the to-do list and knock it out before my oldest daughter comes home from college for the holidays. I'm now kicking myself for not having ...
Ten Pretty & Stylish Ceiling Fans (It’s Time to Kick Your Dated Ones to the Curb)!
Searching for some pretty ceiling fans for your home? I've gathered together ten stylish ceiling fans complete with sources and links! Our new house in North Carolina is filled with ceiling fans - NINE of them to be exact! I'm a sucker for beautiful chandeliers and pendants so a few of these ceiling fans are simply going to have to go but the rest will be replaced with ones that are a whole lot less dated. After searching for hours and getting lots of great recommendations from followers on ...
A Peek At My 2019 Holiday Decorating Plans!
I know, I know it's pretty early to be thinking about Christmas decorating but with everything I have on my plate with our master bathroom addition in the next few months, I'm trying to get a jump on my holiday planning. Flipping through Christmas catalogs and looking at the new holiday pieces from my favorite shops is something I look forward to all year! My holiday decor is always a mix of traditional elements that I re-use year after year plus some new favorite finds. I thought I'd share a ...
Height & Spacing of Pendant Lights Over a Kitchen Island: My Must-Have Tips!
Having the right spacing and height for your kitchen lighting is as important as the style of lighting that you choose. Ever since finishing up our kitchen remodel, I've gotten questions almost weekly about hanging pendant lights over a kitchen island, including the best pendant light height and how far apart to hang them. I decided to put together a quick post sharing the spacing of our kitchen island pendants and tips for getting it right in your own home. I've also gathered together some of ...
