Hey guys! As you know, I’ve decided to make some changes in our kitchen recently. I painted the counters (post coming soon!), added a new peel-and-stick tile floor: …put beadboard and trim around our island: …ripped out our upper cabinets on one wall, added shiplap, and more to come. It’s really coming along and I […]
Kitchen Island Transformation: Adding Beadboard and Trim
July 3, 2018 by 4 Comments
Wow, I cannot thank you all enough for your kind words on my last post! I’m so happy you love my new peel and stick tile floor as much as I do! As promised, I wanted to fill you all in on the island update. Once we got the grey floors, I knew I needed […]
Peel And Stick Floor Tile in the Kitchen: A Gorgeous Budget Friendly DIY!
July 1, 2018 by 15 Comments
*This page contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see the FTC guidelines here.* I just cannot even put into words how excited I am about this latest project, you guys. Let me backtrack to 12 years ago for a minute. We moved into our house when I was 6 months pregnant. That […]
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie…A Budget Kitchen Makeover In The Works!
June 20, 2018 by 2 Comments
*This page contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see the FTC guidelines here.* Oh you guys. You just never know when inspiration will strike, do you?! A couple weeks ago, I was at my sister’s for my niece’s birthday party. She had just done a lot of work in their basement, and […]
Favorite Things Friday #29
June 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
*This page contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see the FTC guidelines here.* Whew, what a week it’s been in our neck of the woods. Our town suffered great loss from an unexpected flood and record amounts of rainfall in just a few short hours on Sunday. Just about everyone you talk […]
The Perfect Christmas Kitchen Sign and a New Runner
December 19, 2017 by 4 Comments
My kitchen doesn’t get a ton of decorating this time of year. A couple mini trees, festive tea towels and our Christmas cards hanging (my FAVORITE decoration!!) are about the extent of it. I had been thinking how much I’d love the perfect Christmas sign to hang above my sink – I always have a […]
Ikea Shelves Solve an 11 Year Decorating Dilemma
September 19, 2017 by 16 Comments
Hi there!! I’m so excited to be back at this computer typing a new blog post for you! We’re starting to get into the groove of the new school year (though it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster!), and after a summer of not doing much to this house or on here, I’m feeling super […]
Chalkboard Fridge Update
June 26, 2017 by 4 Comments
I finally tackled something that has been on the To-Do List forever. Like, we’re talking YEARS. It wasn’t an expensive project, and didn’t take long, so once I saw what a huge improvement it made, I could KICK MYSELF! One of the very first posts I ever wrote was on our Chalkboard Fridge: Back when […]
Simple Ways to Create a Christmas Kitchen
December 18, 2015 by 4 Comments
Thank you all for your kind comments about our Christmas Family Room and Dining Room! You’re just the best. The last stop on this holiday tour is our kitchen. The kitchen has gone through a couple changes over the year – first, the island, which got a HUGE facelift and went from something I didn’t […]
From Drab to Fab: Adding trim to Cabinets
November 5, 2015 by 55 Comments
Oh MAN you guys! I’m so excited about this post I can’t even tell you! It’s been something I’ve wanted to do forEVER and I finally bit the bullet last week and tackled it! BY MYSELF!!! Usually when there’s a big project (which pretty much means anything more involved than say, a) hot glue gun b) […]
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! 
