We are still working on the finishing touches in Jack's nursery. We really wanted to make it a room that is gender neutral and would work for more kids down the road, so we tried to stay as neutral as possible. See here where we left off (curtains and rocking chair re-dos.) *Update the top photo is how the room currently looks because Jack has started rolling over, we have started changing him on his bed instead. For how I added color to his room see How To Add Color to ... Read More about Before and After Vintage Changing Table
Our Kitchen and Eating Area: Painting and Progress
And here it was before...lots of brown trim Progress (we still need to paint the actual sliding doors) And I realize now that the only before was at B's birthday party. Again, lots of brown! The details... As far as color for the kitchen and eating room, I wanted to continue the colors in the family room which is right off the kitchen, but wanted it slightly lighter and with less yellow. So I chose White Cloud from Benjamin ... Read More about Our Kitchen and Eating Area: Painting and Progress
$30 DIY Dining Room Chairs
Hello there! Sorry for the radio silence. We have been busy painting and alternately, spending time outside. It is finally warming up here in Wisconsin, and we are trying to make up for the hibernation of the last three months. The good news is that I have some great new projects to show you. We repainted the kitchen and eating area, so you will see a before/ after on it (even though we are no where finished with what it will ultimately be.) I have to remind myself that the house will be ... Read More about $30 DIY Dining Room Chairs
DIY Leopard Pillows
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted leopard pillows. Now they wouldn't really go in our last place so you bet I couldn't wait to put them in our new house. I have lusted after pillows like these, which I see appear all over blogs; but I could never justify paying $75 for a pillow cover. Not in our house, nor with our budget. Telling E that I needed to spend $250 on pillows for one room--not going to happen. Luckily, I found a look ... Read More about DIY Leopard Pillows
Our Living Room
So this room is by NO MEANS finished. We still have to paint all the trim, paint the walls, add curtains. But it is totally livable for now. Oh, and one day, replace the carpet. Because even though it is a mostly kid-free, dog-free zone, and a shoes-free this carpet is going to get old fast. Two great danes plus a toddler and a baby on the way in the family room (which shares the same carpet) means we are not exactly "low impact." I absolutely love this room though. I feel lucky enough just to ... Read More about Our Living Room
