Running electric to a shed has been my least anticipated project. It took a lot of planning and some serious labor – pulling wires through conduit is no joke! I’m here today to share some tips I’ve learned while completing this project. Please keep in mind that I am not a certified electrician and am […]
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Weekend Tiling
After taking months to decide, I finally chose a tile for our kitchen backsplash. By finally chose I really mean that I purchased subway tile from one store, changed my mind the next day and returned the tile, then went to another store and purchased my second choice. I could have waffled some more (confessions […]
DIY: Peg Rail + Shelf
The diy peg rail shelf was a must have in our entry way and after deciding to make it myself, it quickly became my favorite project. It faithfully holds all of my purses (when I just can’t choose which one I like the best), the baby carrier to grab as I walk out of the […]
Kitchen Remodel: Before
We’ve been making headway with our kitchen remodel and are quickly approaching the chaos that is sure to come with a large remodel project. Our cabinets have been delivered, the sink and faucet are on the way, and I’m losing plenty of sleep while contemplating all of the lighting options. While I am attempting to […]
The Backyard Shed: Update
We are this close to calling the shed complete. A week after we first started framing the shed, I found out I was pregnant. Having already been 6 week pregnant, symptoms starting cropping up quickly, specifically morning sickness, which prevented me from being any help whatsoever. After the framing was completed, my husband tackled the […]
Minimal Wood Lamp
These lamps caught my eye several months ago on Pinterest and as I do with most things I see on Pinterest, I conspired to make my own. I acquired all the supplies and got right to work. I had the best intentions to finish it before Philip’s birth but things didn’t quite go as planned […]
Beeswax Candles
I’ve always wanted to try my hand at making candles, so when my friend Rebekah pointed out that beeswax candles aid in cleaning the air, I became slightly obsessed. After all, cleaning and I go hand in hand now. The vintage Jell-O molds I thrifted made the perfect candle container. To save money, I thought […]
Our Broken Karlstad: Fixed!
You guys, I’m ecstatic. After nearly a year of living with our couch propped up on building blocks, it is finally fixed and back to normal. After asking an IKEA employing if they sold replacement couch arms, I had lost all hope of ever repairing it when she answered no. Since I had already attempted […]
Heart Chalk
Looking for a last minute DIY Valentine’s Day gift? This homemade heart shaped chalk should do the trick. Head on over to Live Simply for a full tutorial. Do you have any plans for Valentine’s Day? Are you big on celebrating it or do you just treat it like any other day?
Some Shelves
Before our renovation, I made a track-shelving desk near our bed area. It worked out great while we had a queen bed positioned the way it was but once we acquired a king bed and rotated it, the desk became a nuisance. As a side note, I’m pretty sure any event from here on out […]