I am three years overdue but finally sharing the steps for the knee wall cabinets that are the perfect solution for storage in our loft, aka Brian’s band practice space. If you followed along with our garage attic renovation back in 2021, you will know that one of our objectives was to make this space very useable. To not only act as a band practice room but for storage, too. To accomplish this goal, we turned the knee walls into hidden storage cabinets and they are everything!

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Photos by Wing Ta @canarygrey

Last fall, Jack’s nursery got a makeover into a transporation themed big kid room and I may have teared up a little. He’s our last baby and this transition was bittersweet.

I never got around to doing a blog post on his big kid bedroom and thought it was time. Jack loves tractors, dump trucks, trains, trucks, race cars…basically anything with wheels. I wanted to incorporate a transportation theme that didn’t look busy or scream CARS.

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Did you hear?? Our plumbing inspection passed! I was going to publish this post regardless but it definitely gives me peace of mind to finally post before and after remodel photos of our sleeping porch that we repurposed and converted to our ensuite bathroom.

Knobs | Brass Mirrors (fabricated by Bauer Metal to hang from ceiling)| Sconces | Vase | 3 Hole Widespread Faucet | Round Marble Tray | Inside-Mount Cafe Rod Set the you can customize for size | Tiles from Mercury Mosaic | Custom Walnut Vanity from JKath

Nothing about repurposing a sleeping porch into an en-suite bathroom was easy.

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We had our glass shower enclosure installed recently and I can’t stop hanging out in the ensuite bathroom.

Now that I have compared glass shower enclosures, I’m excited to share my findings. Prior to our ensuite bathroom, I only had one experience with installing a glass shower enclosure. It was for our guest bedroom and we went with a basic u-channel and glass door with chrome clamps because honestly, we didn’t think there was more to think about.

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Last week, I shared a post on my Instagram of the pink bedroom makeover reveal for our two girls’ shared room. They love it so much! I’m going to break down the three key changes that really made a difference in their shared room.

There were also lots of questions that I couldn’t cover within my stories so I’m sharing it all here with lots of before and after photos as well. Read here for the design direction on paint color and decor.

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Ever since Jack got his room makeover, our girls have been asking for one, too. Ava is almost 8 and Livy is almost 6 years old. Their room is simple and sweet and was a great starting point (tour more of their room here). But there’s one thing, it’s lacking personality. They would love to have color on the walls and some artwork to express their interests and passions.

Girls’ current room

Brian and I have been putting the wheels in motion and after over a month of planning, we are getting close to revealing their room makeover!

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Our family loves to take road trips. The longest destination was to Austin, TX which was about 17 hours. We made one stop each way to rest. This break-up is nice because we get to explore other cities in between.

We have three young kiddos. Ages 3, 5 and 7 years old. It may seem daunting to travel with young children but we’ve learned that planning is key. Don’t worry, these tips don’t involve bribery items!

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by: Joan Albrecht

Spring is right around the corner! It is such a great time to freshen up your wardrobe and bring in fun bright pieces. It is also the time of year to take a vacation to warmer places. These pieces are perfect for updating your everyday spring wardrobe or freshening up your vacation attire.

1. Mango Gingham Wrap Dress: I just ordered this little number. It is so adorable and feels like a staple dress.

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I used to design faux florals back in the days. I loved researching popular florals for each season, designing tabletop and wreath arrangement while working with our vendors to improve the quality. These days, a lot of them can fool the eyes! And silks mixed with dried ones can look incredible!

Faux florals never die and excellent for those with allergies so I see why people love them. Etsy is a great place to find the best handmade wreath arrangements.

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by Joan Albrecht

When it comes to a beauty routine, I like to keep it pretty clean and simple. I am like Patti and my skin is very prone to breakouts. I used to get really bad cystic hormonal acne on my chin but finally found a skincare routine that helps! I also want to share my tried and true hair care and makeup products. The best part is that most of these are all pretty affordable!

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