stitch & fable | small business spotlight
There are times when you know you’ve found a kindred spirit in the online world. With all of the negative things that come with social media and the internet, that is one of the best things. You can find people from all over the globe who love the things you love. Such was the case […]
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 is a good motivator for me. I’ve put in some hard work days since we’ve lived here, but I still […]
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 HERE. It is getting really exciting seeing all of the open space. This space that was hacked up is so […]
my birthday art supply bag
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’m always dabbling in new things. I like to learn, grow, and find new ways to express my creativity. I’ve been that way for as long as I can remember. You may also know that I take a lot of art classes and read many art […]
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 work on our previous Minnesota house and, at times, it was exhausting feeling like I have to explain or justify […]
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 this is very temporary. Even Marshall, my 16-year-old, said he was really looking forward to having a new […]
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 bench in their yard in both of the houses they lived in when I was growing up. And […]
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 kitchen, and Jeff and the boys had the day off from work/school. It meant the day would […]