Just next week my youngest brother is moving out of his long-time apartment and into his very first house! He is, of course, incredibly excited, and so are we! When we bought our first house, it was such an exciting time in our lives and I’m so ecstatic for him to experience those same moments. … Read more
I know I’m not the only one who loves holiday home decor that’s easily interchangeable! It’s great when you can use one piece of decor through October and December! A few years ago, I made these incredible reversible holiday wood signs that spelled out an autumn greeting on one side and a cute Christmas saying … Read more
It happens to the best of us. We live in our homes for years and years and inevitably, the corners of your walls are dinged by kids, furniture, and even your clumsy self from time to time. Instead of crying over chipped plaster, you can fix all the dings in just a day. Here’s how … Read more
Can you spray paint cabinets? You bet you can, and if you do the prep work beforehand, they will look amazing! Chrissi at First Home Love Life did it with her bathroom cabinet, and got excellent results. Like I mentioned, the prep work is extremely important for best results. This means that you need to … Read more
It’s that time of year in my neck of the woods! So many of my neighbors are reporting problems with mice in their homes! We’ve also had a lot of construction in the neighborhood, so all of the mice are also being driven out of the empty lots and into everyone’s homes! If only they … Read more
There’s just something about creating a homemade gift that makes me feel incredibly warm inside. I think homemade gifts have a unique way of making the recipient feel loved, regardless of what was given! For the last several years, I have made my neighbors and friends gifts out of old barn wood, and I think … Read more
