Did you know you can see the Budweiser Clydesdales for free at Grants Farm in St. Louis, MO? Grants Farm once belonged to President Ulysses S. Grant and was later purchased by Anheuser-Busch. The property now houses the world famous Clydesdales as well as an impressive array of animals. Entrance to the farm is free…
Am I crazy or am I crazy? Last spring was my first One Room Challenge and while I absolutely loved it, I honestly didn’t think I would be doing it again, let alone doing it the next season. But, here we are, and I am so excited! This season I’m working on our Living Room…
I have been obsessed with architectural flat files for many years since my early years as an architectural intern. The cool hardware, the stacked pulls, and the small drawers create such an interesting piece of furniture. Their unique look also comes with a hefty price tag that has left me dreaming of ways to design…
It's Week 2 of the One Room Challenge and I feel unproductive and productive all at the same time! Material Selection I have not made an overwhelming sweeping progress but my success comes in the way of material selections, research, and thrifted finds. I have take this week to design, research and select the materials…
{Did You Know?} A 2x4 is actually NOT 2 inches by 4 inches?!? This is one of those tips that I have learned the hard way! Dimensional lumber is measured by a “Nominal Dimension” or it’s common name (ie 2x4) which is the dimension prior to being milled down. Dimensional Lumber is also measured by…
I have never been one to set New Years Resolutions. I’m the type of person who wants attainable goals. I like setting small attainable goals and building upon those goals. Starting with a small idea and building upon it to make it a reality Looking back, most of my projects all started with a small…
Wishing you the healthiest and happiest new year from our home to yours! 2020 has been a lot of things and positivity has been hard to come by. We have all searched high and low for 2020’s silver linings, and for me that has been purchasing our first family home and diving head first into…
One of the final touches in my recent renovation of my boys bathroom was finding the perfect mirror. A mirror is like a crown jewel and can really enhance the look of a space. I wanted a fun and playful twist on a modern industrial look. Here are some in the many mirrors that I…
Continue reading ➞ My 10 Favorite Industrial Metal Mirrors for Bathrooms
I recently remodeled the boys bathroom and I wanted to go with an industrial theme. I was looking for something industrial yet playful for the kids bathroom. I kept coming across these geometric caged light fixtures and I absolutely fell in love! The caged elements, mixed with the dark metals, and the geometric shapes gave…
Continue reading ➞ My 10 Favorite Industrial Light Fixtures for a Bathroom Renovation
Before this picture was taken I didn't have the tools or the training on how to make a Board and Batten Wall. But, that wasn't going to stop me. Being a novice DIY'er and professional Pinner, I researched Pinterest until I found the means to create my own B+B design my own way. I wanted…
Continue reading ➞ The Ultimate Beginners Tutorial to Board and Batten
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