Does your home’s exterior need a makeover? These photos of German Schmear makeovers (also called German smear) will inspire you to update your brick home! Does your brick exterior need an update? These 6 home exteriors were freshened up with a timeless look. Each of these German schmear before and after photos are a great …
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Modern Cottage Home Tour: Our cottage style home has a renovated exterior and kitchen, updated dining room, living room, bedrooms, and more! We are quickly approaching the 2-year anniversary of purchasing our cottage style home. It’s come a long way over the last 12 months, and today I’m taking you on a Modern Cottage Home Tour. Come …
Bored with a basic wreath? This fall, make a basket wreath for the front door. A hanging door basket is an unexpected choice! Ever want to mix up your seasonal decor? I do. It’s fun to throw in something unexpected and unique. This year, I’m swapping out a typical fall wreath with a basket wreath. …
Documenting the renovation of a modern cottage style home. Located in Kentucky, our modern cottage is undergoing a wall to wall remodel. We are quickly approaching the 1-year anniversary of purchasing our cottage style home. It’s come a long way over the last 12 months, and today I’m taking you on a tour! Modern Cottage …
The holiday season is busy, so choose front porch Christmas decor that is easy to set up in no time. With simple outdoor Christmas decorations, you can have a festive home even when you are short on time. As a shop owner and blogger, Christmas is the busiest time of year. We’ve spent 3 of …
10 Home Exteriors with Board and Batten Siding – What is board and batten and why should you choose it for your exterior remodeling project? If you recall, we are renovating a cottage style home and true fixer-upper. Our goal is to transform our home into a modern cottage, exuding both a cozy warmth and a …
Add one of these modern fire pits to your backyard, and your family will love spending cooler evenings outdoors. This list includes the 15 best fire pits that won’t break the bank, all priced at less than $200! Dreaming of cool evenings with the family, gathered around a fire pit? We built a fire pit …
Improve your home’s curb appeal with a colorful, happy, mint green front door! Plus 10 more examples, of refreshing mint green front door paint colors. We’ve made some more progress outside. After several rainy days, we’ve had a week of comfortable fall temps and sunshine. In particular, our front door has experienced a major upgrade… from …
Update your curb appeal in minutes by installing modern house numbers. This list includes over 25 of the Best Modern House Numbers for Your Home in black, stainless steel, gold, and more! Have you been searching for the perfect set of stylish, modern house numbers for your home? If so, you are in the right …
Take a tour of a Cottage Style Home located in the Midwestern city of Louisville, Kentucky. This 2600 Sq Ft Brick home is undergoing a full renovation, including both interior and exterior elements. On the exterior, plans include updates to the gable dormers, brick chimney, and wood siding. Inside the home, the kitchen, baths, and flooring …
Learn how to make a DIY Macrame Herb Garden from recycled plastic bottles and rope. It’s the perfect craft to celebrate Earth Day! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #HonestSustainabiliTEA #RefreshinglyHonest #CollectiveBias Did you know that Saturday is Earth Day? Each spring, I …
Like spooky Halloween decor, but have small kids? Check out these 3 tips to create easy DIY outdoor Halloween decorations that are simple and affordable. If you’re like us, we enjoy some spooky decorating at Halloween. However, we’ve got small children so it can’t be too scary. We surely wouldn’t want to keep them from …
It’s been about 6 months since I shared our renovation plans for 2016… and, well, things have changed. I’ve been quiet around here, only posting a couple of times in the last few weeks. Some of that is due to a more, relaxed summer schedule; but mostly it’s because we are selling our home. Yep, …
A front door flanked with two matching planters is a classic look. Improve your curb appeal, with 20+ Front Door Ideas for your exterior. There is something so classic and timeless about a front door flanked with matching planters on each side. These front door ideas will boost your curb appeal and give your home …
Have you seen this Gardener’s Cottage from Country Living Magazine? There is so much that I love about this home {go check out the tour for yourself}; but today I’m focusing on the country-style, garden porch. I shared it via Facebook several weeks ago and have been using it as inspiration for our outdoor spaces. Country Living Which — …