Does your home reflect your personality? I’ve walked in many homes where you get no sense of the people who live there. It’s like walking into a hotel. Our homes are our havens, so when it comes down to it, they should reflect the people who live in them. Today I am sharing two rooms in…
When designing our lake house, we had one major objective: making life easier. We work really hard during the week so having a place to unwind and recharge is super important. A few weeks ago, I shared the products we chose for our remodel. Today I am sharing the features of many of those products…
Welcome to the “Fab Furniture Flippin Contest” Sponsored By “Overlay’s” ! I’m excited to share my contest entry, a vintage furniture makeover. The theme for this month’s contest is “cut n paste with O’verlays”. One of my favorite places to shop for furniture is garage sales. It is amazing what someone will practically give away…
Choosing the perfect water heater for your remodel may not rank as one of your most exciting purchases but, it will prove to be one of the most important decisions you make. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 20% of a household’s annual energy expenditures come from heating hot water. That makes it the second largest utility…
Choosing the right products for our remodel was almost more stressful than the project itself. There are always looming thoughts of “Is this upgrade worth the extra expense?”, “How do I know I am making the right decision?”, and “Where can I save money?” Because John and I love to “get our hands dirty”,…
Our Lake House remodel is finished! Woohoo! Happy Dance! I am so excited its finished and I can’t wait to share the entire process with you. Over the course of the next 6 months, I will be sharing the good, the bad and the ugly of our remodeling experience. I will share our inspiration for each…
Choosing new countertops for your kitchen or bath remodel can be overwhelming. There are so many choices on the market and so many factors that need to go into your decision. When I was shopping for the countertops for our lake house fixer upper, I made a list of pros and cons to each of…
It’s finally time to show you my master bedroom deck retreat! Transforming this outdoor living space is part of our Lake House Fixer Upper series and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. Making the perfect retreat starts with selecting the perfect low maintenance products! A couple of months ago I shared the details…