one year ago today…
…we moved into our home in Rochester, MN! Moving into the new house was like standing at the top of a summit after a long, hard climb and an even longer time of preparation, planning, waiting, and praying. After months of uncertainty, we had arrived at our destination – a new job in a new […]
kitchen table end chairs
I have a soft spot for antique chairs and I have bought many over the years. The majority of the chairs in our home are old. I have learned, though, that when it comes to the chairs our family sits in every day for meals, it’s nice to go with chairs that aren’t petite in […]
milk paint mural tutorial
One of the reasons I decided to DIY my own dining room mural was so I could share how to do it with others. Well, I realized about 10 minutes into it that I was totally flying by the seat of my pants and I didn’t know if it would even look good in the […]
“boxwood” recipe & glass hardware
I had in mind just the color of green I wanted for the kitchen island and butler’s pantry – the color Boxwood I developed for the MMS Milk Paint line. Of course, it goes beautifully with my color palette, because I created it! I looked through four different paint decks and didn’t find a perfect […]
dining room mirror
Sometimes having a clear vision for how you want a space to look can be a hindrance when trying to finish a room. It’s usually a good thing, because there is an actionable to-do list. It can become an obstacle, though, when you know exactly what you want down to the shape, color, size, but […]
butler’s pantry makeover | reveal
Thursday of last week was the last day the boys were in sports camp, so I had the house to myself to work uninterrupted. The butler’s pantry was done and I allowed it to dry for a couple of days before loading it up. “Playing” with all of the accessories was the best part. Not […]
butler’s pantry makeover | part 1
This week, I finally tackled the butler’s pantry! I don’t know what took me so long and it’s hard to believe it lasted as long as it did without being painted, but I do think my patience has improved with age and experience. I also painted a lot of cabinetry when I first moved in […]
boxwood green kitchen island
When I initially painted the walls and island of my kitchen, I knew that I might change them once we had white countertops installed. I didn’t know how long that would take, though, so I wanted to use colors that were neutral and worked with the dark granite. If I had known we’d have our […]