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Floating Frame Finds for a Unique Display

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The longer I work from home, the most finished our house becomes. Every single room is getting final touches!

One of the most popular posts here is our framed wedding invitations, so I’m guessing you all might be interested in a floating frame roundup to find your perfect gallery addition or stand-alone statement piece. Read More

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Renter Friendly DIY Stenciled Tile Backsplash

Renter Friendly DIY Stenciled Tile Backsplash

You know when a DIY project turns out so well you can’t help but be impressed with yourself? Ya, this is one of them. When Cricut reached out about taking the Cricut Joy for a stenciling spin, I immediately thought of my sister’s apartment. She wanted her rental kitchen to feel like a more permanent […] Read More

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Do Not Disturb WFH Printable Door Hanger

Do Not Disturb WFH Printable Door Hanger

I had this idea when we started quarantining and Michael & I started working near each other for the first time. Sometimes I loved the walk by hello and other times I was in all day meetings that really didn’t need a guest basketball shorts appearance. A few months went by and I thought, ah […] Read More

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Laundry Closet Makeover (My Favorite “Room” in the House)

Laundry Closet Makeover (My Favorite "Room" in the House)

I’ve been putting off this post for a while, not because I don’t absolutely love it, but because it took so. much. research. What looks like a simple makeover dragged over a month and every little bit hit a snag. I’m ridiculously happy with how it turned out, especially since we see it every day. If you’re more interested in the pretty after shots, scroll on to the bottom. I’m going to get real detailed here so if you’re considering a similar makeover you can get a sense of cost, time, and how to deal with issues that might pop up. Read More

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DIY Leather House Pins for Jean Jacket Flair

DIY Leather House Pins for Jean Jacket Flair

I met Chelsea this year at Alt Summit and I’m so happy fate put us at the same lunch table. She is a brilliant creative who specializes in miniatures (seriously, check out her work and tell me those mini tiles don’t make you want to take on a real renovation or buy her DIY miniature […] Read More

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Look twice; it’s no split image, it’s my one of my Look twice; it’s no split image, it’s my one of my favorite parts from the  #haileyhome condo. There Michael had his desk shoved in the corner of our small bedroom. As much as I wanted a light and airy feel, the desk always felt unintentionally “floaty”. With just paint and shelves, his desk went from an afterthought to a defined workspace with it’s own voice that felt distinct yet still a part of the room.

In our current house, I’m looking back at this project since next on my list will be Michael’s office! Michael inspired me with his 5 year anniversary gift to me (a nice furniture piece- he definitely knows me ☺️) so my gift to him will be wood shelves for his new office, plus a little space makeover. 

Excited to take on a small project while the kitchen reno is underway. It’ll feel nice to feel project progress somewhere and get hands on for the first time since Cade arrived ☺️
I set up a baby studio for Cade’s “month by month” I set up a baby studio for Cade’s “month by month” shots and there’s no way I’m taking it down for the rest of the year 😅 

It’s worth the space it takes up though. Capturing his growth and personality feels like the greatest privilege. I can’t believe there were only 3 weeks between his newborn and 1 month photos 🥲
Room is ready. Just waiting on baby boy to make hi Room is ready. Just waiting on baby boy to make his appearance. 

I’ll take any and all inducing tips 😅
#ad #cricutmade #cricutbright360 I’ve been auditi #ad #cricutmade #cricutbright360 
I’ve been auditioning different rooms around the new house for my studio space. Some have great storage, some have better natural light, but NONE have over headlight lighting. I didn’t think much of it until I tried crafting after work and realized, dang, I really can’t see anything 😅. I tried to make it work with different table lamps, photography lighting, even grow lights (spoiler: do not attempt unless you like being blinded). It wasn’t great. I figured I’d eventually get a proper crafting light, but wasn’t thrilled with the limited, and frankly ugly, options. 

I bet you picked up on this from the photo, but I finally found THE solution. @cricut just released their Cricut Bright 360 task lamps and it’s everything I could have ever dreamed of! I’ve been putting this lamp through its paces for a few weeks with nesting DIYs and will have a full review on the blog soon!

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