As I've shared in past posts about our kitchen renovation, we are working with a contractor and professionals on the "big stuff" and work that requires licenses and special skills, but we are doing...
1970 kitchen renovation | the sconces
When we looked at this house, I had a feeling it would be a strong contender if not the house we bought. There was a lot this house wasn't, but it offered a lot of the things we wanted and needed...
1970 kitchen renovation | kitchen happenings & counter tops
I almost hate to say that the progress made on the kitchen last week is a little boring, but the walls and staircase being removed were so dramatic that drywall doesn't seem as noteworthy. (If...
power washing, windows, gardening, & tidying
Today I'm bringing you a cornucopia of all of the work we've been doing while the kitchen is underway. I will say that having people at your house working hard, getting dirty, and making progress...
1970 kitchen renovation | more demo & a wrinkle
Let's go a little check-in on the kitchen! I hope you enjoy kitchen renovation posts because you're going to get a lot of them. If you've missed any kitchen renovation posts, you can catch up...
1970 kitchen renovation | floor plan & changes I made from your suggestions
I have to be completely honest and say that doing a renovation or room makeover, sharing it online, and getting constant feedback can be a bit overwhelming. I felt that way when I first started...
1970 kitchen renovation | demo day one
The kitchen renovation began yesterday and I am so excited. Yes, it's loud, messy, and very inconvenient, but I am keeping my eye on the finished kitchen, knowing it will all be worth it and all of...
favorite things | concrete garden accessories
Most of the things I love as an adult can be traced somewhere back to my childhood. Such is the case with concrete garden accessories. My Oma and Opa had concrete planters, a bird bath, and a...
unlacquered brass faucet & cabinet hardware
The kitchen renovation was supposed to start today, but it was pushed back just one more day, and that actually suited us well. It was a welcome delay since it gave us one more day to empty the...
1970 home renovation | yard clean-up day two
A couple of weeks ago, we started working on cleaning up the yard. (You can read about that HERE.) As I've shared before, we have a great yard with some beautiful mature trees and bushes, but much...