It's amazing how a small change such as new locks can make things better, but it's true! It was almost 5 years ago that I bought this house and my dad and I started the renovations, which took 6 months. Since that time, I've done so many renovations and updates in the house and it's really so nice to have it all done and now I get to enjoy it all.I love to see beautiful handle sets when I'm … [Read more...]
A Clubhouse Update in Georgia
by February 5, 2017
My sister and brother-in-law live in a very nice community in East Cobb and have lived there from almost the beginning. It was built almost 20 years ago and the clubhouse that started out as an office for the newly built neighborhood, later turned into the clubhouse and is a pretty "little house" right next to the pool. They rent out the clubhouse for homeowners who need a space for entertaining … [Read more...]
January and Organizing
by January 17, 2017
I don't know about you, but every January I feel the need to get my house decluttered, cleaned and organized. And every January, I struggle with how to do that correctly and really accomplish something. The older I get the more I am content with an "OK" house when it comes to deep cleaning and clutter. I just live with it most days and then get on a bender to do something about it eventually. It … [Read more...]
Update on House for Hope Project Nashville
by January 15, 2017
I'm heading down to Orlando, FL today for a convention with Shaw Floors. They invited all of us on the Style Board to come to their huge convention that they hold for the dealers. I'm really excited to be part of this and I'll be speaking in a session to the dealers about blogging and how they can work with bloggers in a greater capacity and share my experience with getting my flooring installed … [Read more...]
Grove Collaborative: Free Cleaning Supplies
by January 3, 2017
This is a sponsored post from Grove Collaborative. You all know that feeling after the holidays are over and you get all the Christmas put away. You suddenly have the urge to organize the house and closets. Cleaning becomes all important and you want to restore order after the chaos of all the Christmas decorating. I feel it too and could use more energy toward that endeavor, but my … [Read more...]
Top Projects 2016!
by December 27, 2016
It's the end of the year again! How did that happen so fast?! As I've been doing since 2008, I'm hosting my end of the year Top Projects of 2016 party, where I'm sharing what I got accomplished at my house this year and I encourage other bloggers to link up and share their successes. It's always fun to look back and see how far we've come. As I look back at 4 years in my house now, it's … [Read more...]
1950’s Brick Ranch Kitchen Renovation Reveal!
by December 11, 2016
Today's post makes me giddy and is really all about why I started blogging in the first place. Sharing home renovation ideas on a budget was a big part of why I started sharing online years ago and that continues to motivate and excite me today. Even though this isn't my kitchen, I had a major big part in helping Andrea and David renovate this kitchen, making it new and fresh and also adding … [Read more...]
