Do you have a black thumb? If so, you're not alone! One of the most common complaints I hear about those who want house plants is that they can't keep them alive. Luckily, faux plants are now looking pretty dang realistic. Last year after killing a couple of my house plants, I decided ... Continue Reading
Home Decor
2019 Projects List
Another year, another list of projects. We moved into this house four years ago, and since then, we've had to funnel our money into important but not so fun projects. We re-roofed the house and the garage, had the house's logs refinished, lined the chimney, got a new fireplace, and replaced ... Continue Reading
Tween Girl’s Bedroom Mood Board and Plans
It's the end of an era. The era of a horse room with pretty purple walls. When we moved into this house about four years ago, Kailyn was 6. I let her and her sister pick out their own paint colors for their bedroom, and to my surprise, they both did a great job. Kailyn chose a ... Continue Reading
Best Modern Cabin Decor on Amazon
When decorating my cabin, I definitely go for a more modern look. While I have my fair share of vintage items and hand-me-downs, I also like to look for modern accents to keep everything looking fresh and clean. And do you know who has some excellent and affordable modern cabin decor? Amazon! I ... Continue Reading
Painting Wood Paneling: Instantly Brighten a Room
Over the last 3.5 years, one thing I've really wanted to do in the living room was paint the wall of wood paneling. With an exposed wood ceiling, wood beams, and a wood floor, the wood paneling just felt too much. At first, my husband was totally against it. Since I had plenty of other house ... Continue Reading
Log Cabin Dining Room Makeover: Fresh and Clean
When we moved into this house, the dining room was covered in wallpaper and mauve trim, much like many other rooms. (My attempt to cover the wallpaper with kid art :)) I've never had a separate dining room before and wondered if it would get much use. It does (did?) Our family would eat dinner in ... Continue Reading