Oh you GUYS. This basement might just be the most dramatic makeover to date. Well, ok, I guess the Master Bathroom probably takes the cake on that one, but this is a close second! It’s getting so close to being done, but I couldn’t wait any longer to show you patient, patient people at least […]
A Gallery Wall for the Basement (AKA The First Glimpse at the New Room!)
September 16, 2015 by 12 Comments
We Need To Talk…
September 2, 2015 by 22 Comments
So I ran into a friend last week. We were catching up, and she says, “Saw on Facebook that you posted a blog yesterday – but to be honest, I haven’t read it yet. I’m not ready to see another perfectly gorgeous project and feel terrible about my house!” She was laughing, but it got me […]
My Hemnes Console Table Makeover and the First Sneak Peek at the New Basement!
August 30, 2015 by 13 Comments
Ooooh friends, it is looking SO much happier in my basement these days! I love that moment when you can start seeing it all coming together – it’s so exciting! If you remember back in the early Summer, I announced why we were giving our basement a fresh makeover. Basically, the kiddie toy area wasn’t […]
An Open Shelves Update
June 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
Making a few little changes in the kitchen… Because it’s been a hot minute, after all;) I’ll keep you posted on the craziness, but it’s all started with painting the backs of the open shelves. Once upon a time, these kitchen cabinets looked like this: Then, about a decade ago, I was into a dark […]
No-Sew Curtains from Ikea Tea Towels!
June 15, 2015 by 5 Comments
Soooo… We’re doing a basement redo now;) Basically, our basement had a split personality. It was half Ravens Man Cave, half kid playroom. The playroom part was (once upon a time) filled with BIG stuff – train table, activity table, giant blocks, a library – all that cute baby/kid craziness that can take up an entire […]
From Nursery to The Big Boy Room: The Reveal!
June 11, 2015 by 26 Comments
PEOPLE. It. Is. DONE! My soon-to-be six year old no longer lives in a room of baby giraffes! I went digging in my photos to find some from way back when and found these gems: (gotta love a flash and point and shoot camera. OUCH). (Those dark brown curtains lasted about a week before I went […]
The Powder Room Makeover Part 2: Beadboard Wallpaper and Molding
February 24, 2015 by 5 Comments
I am overwhelmed by the kind words you all left me regarding the powder room makeover! I just love you guys. So so sweet. I’m so pleased you love it as much as I do! And I know you have lots of questions about the beadboard wallpaper, so let’s get down to it. Here’s why […]
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! 
