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My Christmas Home 2017

December 22, 2017 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

Here we are again. Two and a half shopping days left until Christmas. I am so happy that I am done and completely wrapped! Today the hubs and I went to the mall and it felt so good to be able to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the other shoppers without any stress on us. We enjoyed a nice leisurely lunch, picked up a few odds and ends and came home. I actually like to shop for others and I tend to do it year round. When I see something I think someone would enjoy, I pick it up and keep it hidden until Christmas. I also keep a running list of what I have purchased throughout the year in my journal. Next year, I am going to wrap it when I buy it or so I tell myself!

Now on to the last tour of My Christmas Home. I hope you enjoy. Today I will share our foyer and my home office.

These two tables flank the front door which is draped in garland. The gold bowl on the table is filled with vintage milk glass Christmas light bulbs and the Nutcracker is at least 25 years old, another oldie but a favorite.

Decorating for Christmas using Vintage Items

I picked up this vintage demijohns bottle at our local vintage/ antique Fair. I usually have two feather trees on the foyer table but I wanted to do something different. I sprayed some branches with white paint and added glittered snow while the paint was wet. I then hung our personalized snowmen ornaments on the branches. I have a personalized ornament for each family member and extended family member. I got this idea from my friend’s mom. Her little tree was so adorable and I loved the idea and have been doing it ever since. My mom started me off with my first three ornaments with our boys name on it. Hallmark used to carry the snowmen ornaments but they haven’t had them in years so I search ebay whenever I need to add another new family member.

If you look closely at the banister, you can see another favorite of mine. My mom bought me this Santa when I first got married. Now he sits on the banister, he is one of the first things you see as you enter out foyer. If I remember I will post a close up of him on instagram.

My Christmas Home

If you look in the right hand corner of the photo, you can see the DIY reindeer my dad made for me when I first moved out of my parents home into my first apartment. When my middle son was little he would climb on them to see if he could make them fly. I miss those days!

I only took a few photos of my office. It pretty much remains the same each year but I took photos of the new additions.

The pencil tree is the same one I used last year. I bought it at Micheals for a steal. It wasn’t the prettiest tree I have ever seen but I wanted something skinny and cheap! This year I flocked it and I think it’s an improvement. Although, I didn’t follow the directions for the flock, it turned out pretty well. You were supposed to wet the tree and gently sift the snow while spraying more water as the snow was falling. I did that in the beginning but that grew old quickly. I did spray water on the tree then I tossed the snow in a thicker application followed by more water. Patience is not something I am very good with apparently. I let this dry for several days before I attempted to carry it upstairs into my office. Yep, you read that correctly, I did this all inside. In my defense, I did put a tarp down first! Lastly, I cut up a feather boa from the craft store and placed the pieces on the branches for a snowy look and added some red berries.

I added a few new Christmas throws and pillows to add a bit of brightness and cheer. The other new item I bought was this fabulous green metal K.

That wraps up the tour of My Christmas Home. I truly love decorating for the Holiday Season and creating new memories with friends and family. I hope you and your family enjoy the Holiday Season and Have a Merry Christmas!

A Recap and a Sneak Peek: Paris and Projects

May 22, 2017 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

Hello all. It has been forever and a day since I have done a post. I have started so many projects and have even completed a few. I am trying to get myself organized and get back on track and keep you all updated on what I have been working on recently.

I feel like there has been so much going on around here. My husband went on two golf trips which for me means…painting inside and not in the garage. Nothing like painting furniture in the comfort of my home while watching repeats on HGTV. I will post about these projects soon, I promise!

We also took a trip to Paris over Spring Break. Perfection, that’s all I can say. I loved everything about being there. We rented an apartment for a week on the Isle of St. Louis which was centrally located and within walking distance to most sights and close to the metro. One of the highlights for me was going to the Marche’ aux Puces…The Flea Markets. Love at first sight! It was fabulous… all these little shops in alleyways, and tent like structures. I could have spent several days browsing but felt lucky that my guys managed several hours walking aimlessly with me through all the wonderful vintage loveliness. I bought some handle for a tray that I will eventually get around to making… something similar to my Feasting Tray.

Paris Flea Markets

(Paris Flea Market)

One of my son’s favorite spots was Shakespeare and Company.

I have to say I loved this little spot as well. It was the coziest little bookstore, a great place for book lovers and aspiring writers. My husband surprised me with a few gifts from there for Mother’s Day ( I will share more on that in a later post) which doesn’t include the books Gman and I purchased on one of our three trips there. We also stopped in and had breakfast at the little café next door the following morning.

We hit as many of the hot spots as we could cram into our week in Paris. It was such a great trip!

Shortly after we flew home we traveled to our oldest son’s graduation from college. I am still in shock that we are at this point in our lives. We (mainly the boys not me) moved him out of his college apartment into his new apartment which lucky for me is close to us. He has slowly been moving his things out of his bedroom here at home into his apartment as well. I love that he can stop by for dinner or just visit at any time.

Graduation

Within a few short months, we are only going to have our youngest at home with us. Our middle guy is heading off to finish his degree in August, so he will be moving out too. I am thankful that they will all still be pretty close to home! It won’t be the same though and the house is already feeling quiet.

This weekend we are going to have our families here for a celebration and a cook out which I am looking forward to a good time!

Projects in the Works

Now for a little sneak peek of a few of the projects I have been working on over the last few months.

This is the chaos I create when my husband is out of town. I have completely revamped our master bedroom and the sitting room off of the master. I have also worked on the Gman’s room by painting his furniture and adding a faux fireplace! I will share the plans for the faux fireplace and the finished project as well.

Goodwill and our local consignment shops have been good to me over the past few months. I have picked up a lot of great pieces from furniture to mirrors and a lot of bits and pieces that helped pull things together. I was also able to pick up a few pieces for the outside.

Fingers crossed…next week I will share a bit more! It’s good to be back.

Until Next Time,

How to get the Fixer Upper Look by Adding Shiplap

March 14, 2017 By stylishrevamp 1 Comment

Hey everyone.

We are enjoying a Snow Day here and I am loving it! I feel like we all needed a lazy day of sleeping in and relaxing!

A few months ago, I shared some of my project goals for 2017 and today I am so happy to share one with you that I can now check off my list. I drew inspiration from Bless’er House, I am obsessed with her Winter Mantel which includes shiplap. Also, if you have been around here for a while, you know that I love all things Fixer Upper. So this is my version of the two.

How to get the Fixer Upper Look by Adding Shiplap

I am obsessing over this transformation. This is in my sitting room off of the master bedroom where I watch all of my guilty pleasures on t.v. It is a small space but by adding the shiplap, it draws the eye up and makes the space feel large yet still cozy and comfy!

I have been dreaming of this project for months and couldn’t wait to get started. I measured and drew up the plans back in January and this past week, we (me and my boys) were able to pick up the wood that I needed at Home Depot. This project ended up being quite simple (with the help of my boys). The hardest part was finding wood that was not warped and bowed. I still ended up going back to Home Depot two more times for that exact reason and I decided to change the width of the side boards after my oldest suggested it. You can find the wood we used here and here.

The wood, which is pine, comes in different lengths and widths. I choose the 8 inch wide by 6 feet in length. My middle son cut the wood down to 54 inches in the length. I ended up having the gentleman from Home Depot cut my 2 side pieces down to 74 inches for me. After heading back and forth several times, it was getting late so it was just easier to have him cut it for me. If you look at the picture the wood has a groove making the shiplap look like 4 inch slats. To me, it felt too busy so we flipped the wood over and used the solid back side that created an 8 inch slat.

Since our weather has been so unpredictable lately, I laid a tarp down on our kitchen counter and primed and painted the boards in our kitchen. These are the things I get into when my husband is on his golf trip. Sometimes, I think it is less stressful for him NOT to see what I am doing with these projects until they are finished!

While the wood was drying, I marked the studs with painters tape so the shiplap had something to attach to. The rest moved very quickly. My middle, BK, used my ryobi brad nailer to attach the wood slats to the walls where I couldn’t reach. Once the first piece went up and was level, the rest was completed within 15 minutes. Once the shiplap was up, I used liquid nail to attach the side pieces because there were no studs to attach them to. I also used the brad nailer but wanted to use the liquid nails as well to make sure it was attached securely. Lastly, I caulked everything, used wood putty on the nail holes, and added one last coat of paint.

Here is a before (sorry for the Christmas photo, I keep forgetting the before shots). I always use this room but have never loved it and never got around to doing anything with it.

Here is my completed Fixer Upper Look!

The shiplap came from Home Depot.

The primer was Zinsser B-I-N from Home Depot.

The white paint we had on hand.

The glass jars came from HomeGoods.

The greenery came from Michaels.

The mirror I painted black and we had both on hand.

The little round stand came from Goodwill (I am thinking of painting the top white, no rush and I’m still undecided).

I know I have said this before but now I think this is my favorite little spot and tonight I am going to be sitting here by the fire watching Fixer Upper! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your week!

Until Next Time,

4 Tips for Painting Like a Pro

February 5, 2017 By stylishrevamp 1 Comment

On the blog we are fortunate to have a Guest Post by Erin Holdgate from Zillow Porchlight. Today it’s all about painting, one of my favorite DIY’s for maximum impact. Enjoy!

4 Tips for Painting Like a Pro
By Erin Holdgate
Paint packs a powerful punch in the world of do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement, especially when it comes to transforming interiors. A well-executed paint job can rejuvenate a dull living room or revitalize a tired kitchen.

To turn your skills from DIY to pro-level, here are some tips from painting and home improvement professionals:

1. Do your prep work
Before you head to the store, remember that paint is only part of the project. The surfaces you will be painting need to be clean and dry before you get started. If you’re painting walls, fill holes left by screws and nails, and patch any cracks – a pristine surface gives you the best final results. Be sure to let spackle or other patches dry prior to painting to avoid debris getting stuck in the dried paint. To prep a piece of wooden furniture before painting, wipe down any dust and vacuum the area thoroughly. This will ensure sawdust doesn’t find its way back on to the furniture after you’ve sanded it.

2. Invest in quality supplies
To get great results, invest in high-quality paint, brushes and rollers. The last thing you want is loose bristles or clumps of lint dried into your living room walls the next day. Opting for cheap applicators is a common mistake made by DIY painters. Save yourself time and money by buying quality materials upfront so you’ll only have to do the job once. And before you head to the store, make a list of what else you might need: sandpaper, primers, drop clothes or finishes. Once your brush is wet, you won’t want to pause to run to the home store.

3. Paint with a full line of color
Now comes the fun part: Painting! But learning how much paint to put on your brush can be a bit tricky. A common DIY mistake is attempting to use up all of the paint on a brush or roller before re-dipping. This actually causes the paint to dry onto the bristles of the brush and the fabric of the roller to become matted. To maintain the integrity of your paint applicators, make sure you always paint with a saturated brush or roller. You’ll know it’s time to re-dip when the color begins to break up and you can see faint patches of uncoated surface.

4. Store leftover paint properly
Once the job is done, reseal the paint can tightly by gently pounding on the lid with a rubber mallet. Some suggest storing the can upside down to create an airtight seal. For water-based paint, your best bet is to place a piece of clear plastic wrap on the surface before resealing the can. For oil-based paint, pour a thin layer of water on top of the paint before resealing. The water will act like a film to prevent the paint from drying out. Make sure to keep your leftovers: You never know when you’ll need to do a minor touchup. Even if you plan to move, the new occupants will likely appreciate having the paint, especially if you mark the can with the room you painted with it.

Whether you’re giving new life to a coffee table or finally implementing one of your living room ideas to makeover the space, many home DIY projects require little more than a gallon of paint. With thoughtful execution and these helpful tips from the pros, the power of a great paint job is at your fingertips.

Thanks Erin for these great tips!

Until Next Time,

Night Time Christmas Home Tour

December 21, 2016 By stylishrevamp 2 Comments

This is my first time sharing a night-time Christmas home tour. I am learning how to use my (Gman’s) camera. I love, love, love how our home looks at night. I like to stay up late, when the house is quiet and peaceful, and enjoy the twinkling lights with a cocktail or two!

I will start with the family room. I mentioned this before but this is where we open presents Christmas morning.

Night Time Christmas Home Tour

The next room I am going to share is the sunroom. The sunroom is where we spend most of our time during the day. It is cozy and comfortable.

The following room is one of my favorites, my home office…love this room!

Yep, love this room!

The last stop on the tour is the sitting room off of the master bedroom. This is where I wrap the gifts (sitting on the floor) and watch all my favorite shows that I don’s always admit to watching! Let’s just say besides HGTV, Bravo and E are my favorite channels! Although at Christmas time, I am watching a lot of Christmas movies!

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday season filled with love, laughter, happiness and health!

Until Next Time,

Decorating for Christmas in the Kitchen

December 15, 2016 By stylishrevamp 2 Comments

Decorating for Christmas can be so exhausting but I really enjoy the process. I love pulling out all the decorations from years past, each ornament and decoration holds a special memory. I can spend hours reminiscing. My Kitchen Tree holds all of the handmade ornaments that my boys have made over the years and most of the ornaments that we have picked up during our travels.

One of my favorite things about this time of year is coming down in the morning when it is still pitch black outside and my tree in the kitchen is already lit. Most mornings my husband is the first one up and he lights the tree and changes the days on our countdown sign. I think the kitchen looks so warm and inviting with the white twinkling lights from the tree. It is so peaceful before the chaos of the day begins. Decorating for Christmas in the Kitchen is the first room I decorate and I wanted to share it with you today. Most of the decor you have seen before, like I have said I love using all of our things from the past with just a few new additions sprinkled in…I hope you enjoy!

This DIY Christmas Trees for sale sign is new this year. You can read more about it here.

I also added this red, metal tree collar this year and I love it. I picked it up last year after Christmas at Crate and Barrel on clearance.

This one is an oldie but a favorite. 21 years ago, exactly one week after my oldest was born my husband had to travel to Germany and a wife of his colleague sent this Santa mug home with him for me. I absolutely adore this mug. It brings back memories of that first Christmas with our first baby boy.

(Decorating with my husband’s childhood toy truck)

I picked this Christmas pillow up at Marshalls in October or early November. I am glad I did because they sold out quickly!

I made three mini wreaths for the windows this year. I always add my Kitchen Santa, along with my DIY Christmas Countdown and my hand painted NOEL letters. Sometimes I come down in the morning and NOEL has become LEON so far, no one has copped to it.

Christmas Decorating in the Kitchen

(My youngest made this pine cone Snowman several years ago in school.)

My olive tree in a Goodwill gray pot tied with Christmas ribbon.

Our Elf on the Shelf still makes an appearance every year. He appears to be better behaved than most elves we have seen. Could be that mom and dad are just too old for those antics!

Lastly, I added this DIY sign which you can read more about here.

I hope you enjoyed this quick glimpse into our Christmas Kitchen Tour for 2016. I will be back later this week to share more of our Christmas home. Thanks for stopping by…

Until Next Time,

Paint Pens and Pallets – A DIY Christmas Sign

November 23, 2016 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

We are having our Thanksgiving meal today. Tomorrow we will head out for dinner with family but we wanted to have leftovers so I am making the entire dinner with all the trimmings today. I love the smell of turkey and stuffing cooking in the oven. So while the turkey is roasting, I wanted to share another quick Christmas sign with you using paint pens and pallets.

A few weeks ago I shared my DIY Christmas Trees for Sale sign. I love the way it turned out and decided to make another Christmas sign this time using pallets and paint pens. I really love the paint pens because they are so easy to use. The Pallets on the other hand not so much.

My son brought home a pallet from work and I loved the color on it. What I did not like was how difficult that thing was to take apart. I know some people can tear through a pallet within thirty minutes but not me! I was finally able to get enough pieces off of mine to make the sign then I was done.

Can you see the big blocks of red wood on the pallet? I have a great idea for those pieces but sadly they are still attached to the remaining bits of the pallet and at the moment I have no desire to try to rip them off! I am hoping BK will finish it off for me.

Back to the sign…I basically did the same set up on this sign, using carbon paper and making my stencil. You can read more details on the process here. The only difference with this sign was using the pallet wood which made it a bit more rustic looking. I cut the pieces down to size and gave them a good sanding. The pieces are still a bit rough but I like the rustic look it adds to the sign. I attached the four pieces of wood together with some scrap wood and my Ryobi Brad Nailer.

DIY Christmas sign using pallets and paint pens

Once everything was ready, I let the Gman paint the lettering with the paint pens while I enjoyed a cup of coffee.

I am so ready to start decorating for Christmas. I am going to begin on Friday after I do the Turkey Burn at the gym which is a 90 minute workout. O.K. first I will do the Turkey Burn, take a nap then I will get started with my decorating. I am looking forward to using my new signs in my Christmas decorating this year.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family.

Until Next Time,

The Ultimate Guide to Successful Thrift Shopping

August 14, 2016 By stylishrevamp 1 Comment

One comment I often here when I share some of my thrifted finds is, “I can’t believe you found that at _________” fill that in with Goodwill or one of my favorite thrift or consignment shops. That comment is usually followed up by I can never seem find anything when I go. So today I thought I would share my version of The Ultimate Guide to Successful Thrift Shopping.

Go often.

I stop by my favorite haunts a lot. By a lot, I mean several times a week. This is especially true for Goodwill shopping. Their inventory is constantly changing. I swing by my favorite consignment shop less often but still frequently. The inventory does not move as quickly. When I see something I really like at Goodwill, I will buy it right away because it will probably not be there the next day. At the consignment shop, if I like something I will see if it is on its final mark down. If it is I will buy it, if not I will sometimes take my chances and wait. It’s a gamble because most people are doing the same thing, waiting for that final mark down. So, unless it is something that I really want I tend to wait and hope for the best.

I never shop with a list.

I know this probably goes against everything most of you believe in but for me it works. That’s not to say that I don’t have a wish list in my mind because I do but I do not go shopping with a certain item in mind. I feel like if you are only looking for one particular thing you tend to miss out on a lot. I try to look at everything not just look for one thing. I hope that makes sense. That is how I ended up with this great piece. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular and I spotted this piece.

You can read more about this piece here.

Look Past the Ugly and the Obvious

Let’s face it, there are a lot of ugly things out there at thrift stores, flea markets and yard sales. Not only do you have to look past the ugly but sometimes you have to look past the filth! You have to see past that and imagine what it could be after it’s cleaned up or revamped to suit your aesthetics. Some good old fashion elbow grease and a can of paint can go a long way to completely change the look of a piece.

Looking past the obvious, what I mean by this is using items in a way they weren’t meant to be used. For example, I found a beautiful silver ice bucket but I am using it as a planter. ( You can see that here. ) Use your imagination and keep an opened mind when you are browsing the aisles of your local shops.

Do a Quick Walk Through

I like to do a quick walk through of the entire store. It gives me a little idea of what is out there. If something jumps out at me, I immediately snatch it up this is especially true at Goodwill. That’s what I did when I found this rolling stand. I knew it wouldn’t be there by the time I completed my walk through and I loved that piece. If I don’t see anything during my quick walk through, I will make a second loop through the store at a more leisurely pace. This is when I will do a little digging through the piles of stuff. You can find lot of hidden treasure if you are willing to do a little digging.

Come Prepared

When I shop, I always have a tape measure on hand and I keep measurements in my notes sections of my phone. That way when I stumble upon a piece that might work for an area of my home, I can make sure it is a piece that will fit. I also keep cleaning wipes in my car to do a quick wipe down of furniture piece before I put them in my car!

Have Fun

I think it’s important to have fun. I love the thrill of the hunt and it’s o.k. if I walk away empty handed. That’s a part of the fun too! Don’t be discouraged, be patient and keep at it! Believe me there is a lot of good junk out there!

I hope this little guide helps you on your next thrifting adventure.

P.S. Always carry hand sanitizer!

Until Next Time,

Designing with the IKEA Book Case

July 22, 2016 By stylishrevamp 2 Comments

Last year I shared my IKEA Billy Book Case hack, which you can read about here.

I am so happy with the way this piece turned out. So much so, that I would like to do a similar version of it in my sitting room off the master bedroom. At the moment, I have a small but deep armoire that holds my television set and two club chairs in my sitting room. This is where I normally hang out when I want to watch my mindless reality tv shows that pretty much annoy the males in this household. It is a cozy little spot but I would like to give it a revamp. So my hubs said once I come up with a design, he will work on it.

IKEA Billy Bookcase

There are so many great IKEA Book Case Hacks out there, so I thought I would share a few here today that might work in my sitting room.

I love this design by AveryStreetDesign.com. You can click on the link for a complete tutorial. I really like the solid doors on the bottom with the glass front doors on the top. Fabulous! I would have to rework the top a bit to accommodate a small television. I could leave a set of the glass door off in the center or leave the entire top shelves open. Also, check out the lighting! I love this look from top to bottom!

I found this Billy Book Case hack on Memorabledecor.com. I like the mix of the open and closed shelving on this Ikea hack. I also like how the spacing of the shelves are different on the center book-case. It adds a different dimension to the entire unit. I think this would work well in my sitting room.

Lastly, I am sharing a Billy Book Case Hack from Southern Revivals.

Yet another favorite of mine! I like the mix of the large and smaller book cases and the large center opening. The options are limitless, that’s why I am a huge fan of all the book cases and shelves at IKEA. You can easily customize them for a more personal taste. I cannot wait to get started on this… I need to make a final decision and soon!

Until Next Time,

The House by the Sea

July 5, 2016 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

Typically I post about DIY, Thrift Shopping and Home Decor but today I wanted to share a bit about our vacation in Massachusetts at the House by the Sea. I fell in love with this Historic home and its location…right on Cape Cod Bay.

The home is over a hundred years old but has been completely redone, still kept all of the long ago charm but with all the modern conveniences of today. It was a perfect family getaway.

The home was on a bluff that overlooked the surf and sand. To get to the beach below you had to make your way down this long staircase.

Much easier heading down but good exercise coming back up. I have to say I was shocked at how cold the water is in Massachusetts. I guess I just forgot how cold it can be, Gman was much braver than the rest of us when it came to the water!

On our first day there, we just hung out at the house and relaxed after the long travel day.

We drove into Provincetown for lunch and to do some shopping the next day. I bought two small whales that I will share in a later post. I picked them up for my bookshelves in the sunroom.

We have been to Provincetown twice before. I love wandering through all the shops and stopping for lunch here. It is such a pretty little town.

(Provincetown)

We stopped by this little lobster shop near the house and picked up lobster for dinner one night.

Isn’t this the cutest little place ever? I found the entire Cape area just charming. I loved everything about it.

After we picked up the lobster from The Lobster Pound, we had dinner back at the house on the screened in porch.

The forecast was calling for rain the next day but I really wanted to take the ferry over to Nantucket. I am so glad we did; I would have loved to spend more time there. I am thinking about booking a trip to Nantucket for the Winter Stroll In December. I am a huge Elin Hilderbrand and Nancy Thayer fan. I read their new novels every summer. So I was happy to see some of the places on Nantucket that I have read about especially the ones mentioned by Hilderbrand (I was reading her new novel, Here’s to Us while we were on vacation).

All Elin Hilderband fans will recognize this…The Chicken Box!

No, we didn’t go in but we were right next door having pizza at Sophie T’s Pizza which Hilderbrand mentioned in her latest novel. I didn’t get to that part of the book until after I had been there!

I would love to live on Nantucket once all the boys are finished with school. One can dream! It is just so pretty and charming. I love everything about Nantucket.

I took this photo right outside the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum. It was so pretty. I would have liked to had time to see the Whaling Museum and go on a guided tour of Nantucket but we just ran out of time.

When we were having an outdoor dinner at Nantucket Prime, the fog started rolling in over the streets. It was kind of eerie but pretty all at the same time. The manager at the restaurant told me we were able to see something that was actually kind of rare. He said the fog usually only comes in in the morning.

Here is a picture of the fog just starting to come in when we were strolling the streets.

We took the 9:20 ferry back to Hyannis.

On Thursday we went out on a boat to do some whale watching. To me, it was absolutely magical. I didn’t take any pictures of the whales. I wanted to be able to just enjoy watching them and not worry about trying to capture them on camera. We saw humpback whales. We also saw whales while they were sleeping which was really cool. If you ever get the chance to go on a whale watching trip, you must do it. It’s hard for me to describe but I was just amazed and kept thinking I cannot believe these creatures are real. It was beautiful. We had gone many years ago in Maine but this time around on the Cape we saw so many whales and it seems like they were much closer to our boat.

Here is a picture that my son’s girlfriend took of two humpback whales diving under. This day was a favorite for all of us!

(We saw this while heading to and from whale watching)

The rest of the trip we spent at the beach, relaxing at the house and playing cards at night.

I was sad to leave…I throughly enjoyed this trip and hanging out with my guys! Hope you enjoyed this look into our vacation!

Until Next Time,

My Christmas Home 2017

Decorating for Christmas using Vintage Items

My Christmas Home

A Recap and a Sneak Peek: Paris and Projects

Paris Flea Markets

Graduation

Projects in the Works

How to get the Fixer Upper Look by Adding Shiplap

How to get the Fixer Upper Look by Adding Shiplap

4 Tips for Painting Like a Pro

Night Time Christmas Home Tour

Night Time Christmas Home Tour

Decorating for Christmas in the Kitchen

Christmas Decorating in the Kitchen

Paint Pens and Pallets – A DIY Christmas Sign

DIY Christmas sign using pallets and paint pens

The Ultimate Guide to Successful Thrift Shopping

Go often.

I never shop with a list.

Look Past the Ugly and the Obvious

Do a Quick Walk Through

Come Prepared

Have Fun

Designing with the IKEA Book Case

IKEA Billy Bookcase

The House by the Sea

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