Over the past couple of years I have gathered quite a loot of home decor. Anytime I spotted a good deal I would snatch it up with hopes of using it in future designs. Well I was able to use a lot of things, but there are plenty of items…
Author: Kara
DIY-MASON JAR CHANDELIER
The highly anticipated DIY Mason Jar Chandelier Tutorial is ready to make its debut. Before I get started, I must make a DISCLAIMER: We are not electricians and cannot assume responsibility if you burn your house down trying to follow these instructions!!!! If at any point you feel uncomfortable, hire…
WORLDLY READING ROOM
The time has finally come to reveal the worldly reading room in its entirety. I’ve already shared about how this dresser went from plain jane to super star. But there is a lot more packed into this small space. Our remodel gave us the ability and freedom to completely…
MINI MAKEOVER: WOOD INLAID LOOKER
I bought this buffet off craigslist a couple of years ago. When I was looking for a piece of furniture that could hold a bunch of books in my new reading room, I knew functionally the buffet would work very well, but aesthetically it needed some work. The room has…
TIM’S TURN
If you can believe it, I was actually able to talk Tim into trying out for Design Star too! We had a blast shooting his video! If you don’t laugh while watching this, your sense of humor may be sorely lacking. Take a look and let Tim brighten your day!…
KEEP THE FAITH
Sometimes life doesn’t work out how we want it to. Sometimes we long for things and they allude us. Sometimes we work so hard in hopes that we can accomplish our dreams. Well about 4 years ago I began to dream about the possibilities of making a living doing what…
READER RAVE
There have been multiple requests for a tutorial on our charming mason jar chandelier (pictured below) and I am beside myself because of all the compliments!!! I generally love all our unique creations but never know if others will feel the same or just think they are plain weird. Well…
MEN’S ROOM MAKEOVER
I am finally ready to give you the full tour of the guest bathroom. The whole space seems very “men’s club” to me, which I actually really like. I almost wanted to set a few cigars out! Even though the space has a very masculine feel, you can find feminine…
TODAY’S GONNA BE A GOOD DAY!
Do you ever just wake up and have one of those feelings that it’s going to be a good day? Well I am having one of those days!! Would you believe the ONE AND ONLY, positively AWESOME DESIGN SPONGE has put up pictures of my guest bedroom!!! This is DEFINITELY…
MEET MRS. ASHLEY ANN
It is not often that I meet someone with the same craving to create and eye for design. But as soon as I poked around Ashley’s blog a bit, I knew we could be great friends. In one word this beautiful lady is. . . AMAZING!!!!! Whether it be keeping…
DINING ROOM REVEALED + FAVORITES
Today I am guest blogging at the fabulous BROOKLYN LIMESTONE. Head on over there to see before and after pics of my dining room as well as a brake down of all its elements!!! If you are visiting from Brooklyn Limestone, I am so glad to have you!!! Please take…
BIRTHDAY SUIT (almost)!
!!!!!WARNING!!!!! !!!!This post contains pictures of a half nude hottie!!!! The saying “opposites attract” was never more true than in the case of Tim and I. Although we both love Jesus, design, and sports, that might be where it stops. (oh yeah, and each other! ) But it is our…










