DIY Faux Wood Beams (From Foam!)

Projects

The hallway in my house is pretty narrow and I’ve always struggled with how to decorate in such a small space. I painted the doors 8 years ago Sherwin Williams’ Urbane Bronze and although I loved the doors that color, after about 5 years it started to feel too heavy. So for the next three […]

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Make Your Own Stair-Nose LVP

Projects

My husband and I decided that we no longer wanted any carpet in the house. After removing all of the carpet from the bedrooms, the only carpet left was on the stairs leading to our basement. We spent a pretty penny replacing all of the flooring on the main level (because I liked the flooring […]

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Wood-Look Painted Table

Projects

I purchased some pre-owned night stands for super cheap, but they desperately needed a makeover. They were mismatched and the paint was very scratched. Although they were made of wood, the top was a veneer, so sanding and staining were not an option unless I wanted to keep the tops a cherry color. I wanted […]

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DIY Faux Wood Beams (From Foam!)


Projects

The hallway in my house is pretty narrow and I’ve always struggled with how to decorate in such a small space. I painted the doors 8 years ago Sherwin Williams’ Urbane Bronze and although I loved the doors that color, after about 5 years it started to feel too heavy. So for the next three […]

November 12, 2024

Midwest Family Road Trip – Michigan to Nebraska


Travel

My husband was the best man in his brother’s wedding in September. After looking at plane tickets from Michigan to Nebraska, we decided it would be more affordable to drive. The money we saved on airfare paid for us to plan a mini vacation along the way. We had never been to Wisconsin, and although […]

November 8, 2024

Seven Days in Maine – Acadia NP & Baxter SP


Travel

As a northern mid-westerner, Maine has been on my bucket list. I LOVE nature. Whenever I mentioned going to Maine my friends would say, “but.. why Maine?” Let me tell you something. Maine has set the bar pretty high for all of our travels since then. On vacations, my husband and I frequently look at […]

November 5, 2024

One Weekend in the Eastern U.P.


Travel

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is filled with adventure! It’s one of my favorite places in the United States to visit. Although my sister has spent her entire life as a Michigan resident, she had never visited the Upper Peninsula. One weekend in September, I planned a spontaneous, whirlwind-style, trip with just the two of us to […]

November 5, 2024

Make Your Own Stair-Nose LVP


Projects

My husband and I decided that we no longer wanted any carpet in the house. After removing all of the carpet from the bedrooms, the only carpet left was on the stairs leading to our basement. We spent a pretty penny replacing all of the flooring on the main level (because I liked the flooring […]

November 4, 2024

Wood-Look Painted Table


Projects

I purchased some pre-owned night stands for super cheap, but they desperately needed a makeover. They were mismatched and the paint was very scratched. Although they were made of wood, the top was a veneer, so sanding and staining were not an option unless I wanted to keep the tops a cherry color. I wanted […]

November 4, 2024

DIY Faux Wallpaper


Projects

Have you ever just been struck by something you’ve looked at a million times? It seemingly comes out of nowhere and then out of the blue, it’s time to try something new. This happened to me when I was sorting socks the other day. I glanced into my bathroom and thought to myself that the […]

August 6, 2024

Five Days in Olympic National Park


Travel

Visiting the Pacific Northwest has been on our bucket list for years. When our family got the opportunity to go somewhere for a week-long vacation, Olympic National Park was at the top of our list of choices. We wrestled for a long time about whether or not this destination should be done as a family […]

July 20, 2024

Painted Door to Look Like Wood


Projects

As a Real Estate Agent by day, I’ve seen a lot of houses. One of my favorite things to find when I’m touring homes with clients is solid wood doors. I get extra excited when they’re antique or feel like they have history. They’re so beautiful and welcoming. In my mid-twenties when my husband and […]

July 19, 2024

Red River Gorge, Kentucky


Travel

Procrastination got the better of me this year so our Spring Break needed to be within driving distance of our home in West Michigan. About the maximum amount of travel time I can stand in a car is 10 hours. Luckily the Red River Gorge was well within my comfort zone! I’ve had my eyes […]

March 31, 2024