This past weekend, Tim and I competed in the Warrior Dash! It is a 5k race that included a bunch of obstacles with in the 3.2 mile course. Although Tim and I “competed” (tried to go as fast as we could) many people participated in the event just for fun….
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Mini Makeover- Side Table Goes from Cherry to Cheery
Are you the type of person that buys a good deal when you see it even if you’re not sure where to put it? I definitely am, as was the case with these 2 matching side tables I bought about a year ago. I liked their shape and material, but…
2 Minute Mirror
Many of you have probably seen or thought of this idea before, but in case you haven’t here is a cheap and easy DIY that you can literally do during your lunch hour! Sunburst and circular mirrors in general are one of my favorite things to decorate with, whether it’s…
No Longer Short on Shelving
Update: We have added a tutorial for this project and it can be found here! One things that was very intimidating to me when I first started designing was decorating bookshelves. It just seemed like so much space to fill. I wasn’t sure how to make things look interesting and…
A little bit of honest Tim
Kara is on her way back from Branson tonight, so I am at home with the dogs by myself and have had sometime to do
How to Refinish a Wood Floor
Well last time you saw our floor in the upstairs room, we had pulled up the carpet to reveal these wood floors! Not much to look at right now, but their day would come. We debated on different treatments (white washing, painting, ect) but in the end decided that we…
DIY- 2 Minute Mirror
Many of you have probably seen or thought of this idea before, but in case you haven’t here is a cheap and easy DIY that you can literally do during your lunch hour! Sunburst and circular mirrors in general are one of my favorite things to decorate with, whether it’s…
Our Big Debut!
Well, today we’ve got some very exciting news to share!!! We hesitated to tell you sooner because we were afraid things weren’t going to work out, but now that plane tickets have been purchased, we thought it was safe to let you in on our little secret. . . ….
Inspired and Inspiring Reader Projects
One of my favorite things about writing a blog is the fact that I get to share all my projects with people! Every once in a while I wonder if I’ve still got it when it comes to inspiring others with what I’m doing. It feels so great when I…
Mini Makeover- Rusty to Refined Metal Stool Makeover
I bought this stool a while back at a flea market. I am pretty much a sucker for vintage metal stools. Generally I like the character of a chippy, rusty stool, but the top coat paint color of this particular seat just didn’t suit me. So, I decided to refinish…
An Organic Set Encourages Relational Growth
So last week, I told you Tim and I worked on a project in this amazing studio space. This week I have some fun photos to share of the set we completed there. We started with a blank slate (that had great bones) and ended up with this. . ….
Space of My Dreams
More and more lately I have been dreaming about living in a loft type space. The thought of no yard work and being surrounded by elements like: polished concrete, exposed brick walls, and huge barn style sliding doors has me ready to pack up my bags asap. Recently I got…











