The day is finally here! The kitchen makeover/refresh/whatever you wanna call it – is D-O-N-E! To refresh your memory, a few months back in June, I had a crazy idea after seeing my sister’s painted countertops in her wetbar. I had the realization that while a big reno wasn’t in the budget, MAYBE I could […]
Favorite Things Friday #42
September 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
*This page contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see the FTC guidelines here.* It’s baaaaack! Sorry about the mini hiatus from FTF, but I’m sure many of you can relate to the drowning feeling Fall always brings. With the return of school and sports and life and work and appointments – it’s […]
Found a New Favorite Paint Color, and The Kitchen Wall Decision!
September 20, 2018 by 7 Comments
I am *maybe* the pickiest person in the universe when it comes to paint. I will spend a small fortune on paint samples and place them in every area of the room on the walls and stare at them when the sun comes up, when it goes down, on rainy days, and everything in between. […]
Favorite Things Friday #41
September 14, 2018 by 3 Comments
*This page contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see the FTC guidelines here.* Good morning! And happy FRIDAY! First off, let me wish all my Carolina friends, and those in Florence’s way – I am praying like crazy for you all. I hope this Favorite Things Friday brings you a moment of […]
Changing Up the Lighting: So Long Pendant, Hello Goosenecks!
September 5, 2018 by 6 Comments
Oh friends. I am so in love with the new lighting in our kitchen, I can’t even tell you. Well, that’s a lie. I CAN tell you – I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THE NEW LIGHTING IN OUR KITCHEN!!! That wasn’t so hard;) But all jokes aside, this is a good one. And a […]
Filling an Awkward Kitchen Space with DIY Wood Shelves
August 20, 2018 by 2 Comments
Yes, it’s yet another kitchen post. That’s been consuming my days lately – other than the pool, but those days are numbered;). Coming down the homestretch though – just ordered some lights and have to finish up the paint job and that’s it, my friends! Then time to start the 87,062 projects I’m in the […]
Building Character: Extending Short Cabinets with Molding
August 16, 2018 by 5 Comments
First off, I apologize if you were stopping over here expecting a Favorite Things Friday post. But I finally took pics of the new (er, old) fancy cabinets and I figured, it’s been forever since I’ve done a regular post, so let’s just go for it this week. I’m been posting some little peeks on Instagram […]
Favorite Things Friday #36
July 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
*This page contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see the FTC guidelines here.* Hello! It has been the rainiest week in the history of EVER here in Maryland and I’m ready for a sunny weekend! Not sure if we’ll get it or not, but fingers are crossed! We tried to make the […]
So I Painted My Kitchen Counters!
July 23, 2018 by 29 Comments
*This page contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see the FTC guidelines here.* I’m not even gonna try and act cool about this you guys. There may be an overuse of capital letters and exclamation points and run-on sentences and geeking out because I PAINTED MY UGLY COUNTERTOPS AND THEY ARE SO […]
Favorite Things Friday #35
July 20, 2018 by 4 Comments
*This page contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see the FTC guidelines here.* Happy Friday, friends! Thanks for stopping by! Let’s get right down to it and dive into some favorite things… 1. Hearth and Hand Stoneware Collection I’m a little obsessed with this collection. That quirky edge, the off-white color, the […]
Hi there! I’m Liz, a former teacher-turned-stay-at-home mom to three kids, with a passion to create a warm and inviting home on a budget. This blog all started when I’d put the babies down for a nap, and squeeze in a project during those precious couple of hours! My hope is that you visit this page and feel inspired to do a little “naptime decorating” of your own. Thank you so much for stopping by! 
