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Welcome to our little cabin in the Northwoods. Please join me for a tour of our little cabin in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Here I will share pictures of our cabin decor and information on where we collected the pieces that make our cabin cozy …
Preparing for our bedroom makeover It is hard to believe, but we have already lived in our home for 15-years. While we have replaced or updated decor over the years, a full bedroom makeover is long overdue. We currently have a brown color theme, textured …
Do you dream of life at the sea or are you lucky enough to live on the coast? If you need to incorporate the sea into your home, check out these ideas for DIY Coastal Decor. We live in the midwest, but dream of retiring …
Decorating our home for Valentine’s Day Midwest winters are long, dark and cold. After taking down the Christmas decorations this year, I was feeling a bit depressed. I don’t normally decorate much for Valentine’s Day, but this year I decided to add some cheer and …
Replacing the front entry door with a design sensitive salvaged door We have lived in our Victorian Italianate home for over a decade. Projects creep up over the years, but one we knew we were going to have to tackle sooner versus later was replacing …
Historic home living We have always chosen to live in historic homes. We appreciate the history and interesting architecture. Historic homes tend to be located near charming towns and parks, allowing for a very walkable lifestyle. Landmarking our historic home was easy and we learned …
Please read on for an overview of a recent bathroom flip we worked on. This bathroom flip project included a new vanity and light fixture. We also replaced the toilet for an even more updated appearance. The Before I love remodeling projects. However, this project …
We love our little Northwoods cabin. When we purchased it 2010, we knew there were a lot of projects to tackle and opportunities to add decor updates. This is also a vacation home. Therefore, it’s important to me that we manage the projects so we …
We enjoy spending time on our patio. What a great place to relax, dine and entertain. Many years ago, in a former home, we built our first outdoor fireplace. It’s amazing how an outdoor fireplace allowed us to extend our patio season into early spring …
Holiday decor creates a warm and welcoming feeling as temperatures drop and the days grow shorter. A beautiful floral arrangement can be very expensive in home decor shops and catalogs. Save some money and have some fun. Create your own DIY Holiday Floral Planter. Check …