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How to Create Zones for a Family Garage

Creating Zones for Garage Storage

Outdoor Projects •  May 31, 2018

How to Create Zones for an Organized Garage It's really starting to feel like summer in Alabama! And summer means yard work, kids home from school, and maybe pool gear all over ... Read more >>>

Completed Community Service Patio Pergola Project

Building with Community

Outdoor Projects •  December 27, 2017

If you subscribe to my newsletter, then you know way back in October (seems like so long ago!) I traveled to Tulsa, OK for an episode of Today's Homeowner. And the episode is ... Read more >>>

How I Updated Vinyl Shutters for 6 Dollars

Updating Faded Vinyl Shutters

Outdoor Projects •  September 19, 2017

A cheap and quick way to make vinyl shutters look brand new and improve your home's curb appeal It's been a little over 5 years since I updated the siding, windows, and ... Read more >>>

Upcycle wood window into Backyard Decor on tan vinyl garage wall

How I Reused an Old Wood Window

Outdoor Projects •  August 18, 2017

Repurposing a Window and Planter Box Looking for an inexpensive way to add some character to the outside of your home or garage? That's exactly what I did with an old wood ... Read more >>>

Hanging Herb Garden How To

Hanging Herb Garden How To

Outdoor Projects •  June 7, 2017

Our back deck is right outside of our kitchen and sunroom. So it's a great place to keep plants and herbs we use when cooking. You may remember last year I created a centerpiece ... Read more >>>

Hydrangea Planted with Self-Watering Insert for Easy Watering

Easy Way to Water Container Plants

Outdoor Projects •  April 26, 2017

It's really starting to feel like summer here in Alabama. The highs most days are already up in the 80s! I'm scared for what that might mean for July's and August's ... Read more >>>

Xylene Used to Strip Sealer from Concrete

Stripping Sealer from Concrete

Outdoor Projects •  January 4, 2017

The rug I painted on my garage floor is still going strong! (If you haven't watched the how-to video yet, what are you waiting on?) But one thing I left out of the video was how I ... Read more >>>

Entertainment Center Repurposed as Potting Bench

Upcycle: Potting Bench

Outdoor Projects •  December 30, 2016

I don't know if you've noticed this about me lately, but apparently I'm on an upcycle and repurpose kick. I really do love giving something new life! Especially when it comes to ... Read more >>>

flower bed with fresh pine straw and green grass

Cleaning Up Yard for Winter

Outdoor Projects •  October 28, 2016

Being pregnant has lots of perks. People holding doors open for you and offering to do your heavy-lifting, etc. But one thing I'm not digging (pardon the pun...) is not being able ... Read more >>>

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Our Front Door Is Installed!👏🏻I’ve craved Our Front Door Is Installed!👏🏻I’ve craved a door like this for over 5 years. Lots of glass and light-colored wood. I have lots of similar doors saved in my camera roll to prove it. I’m so happy it’s finally mine!
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This was the first choice I made on our exterior renovation. All other choices were made because they compliment this door. Like I really like it a lot!😍But also you have to start somewhere with all of the decisions in a renovation, make one choice that will influence the rest.
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Cannot wait to get it sealed and protected from the elements so it’ll last for a looonnnnggg time!🤩
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Do you think Lucy is a natural with the camera?😆No coaching necessary!
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It hit me last night. THIS is the house my kids wi It hit me last night. THIS is the house my kids will grow up in. This will be the background to their memories. They won’t remember the broken tile, unpainted handrails or all of the works in progress like they’ll remember how their home made them feel.
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They don’t need anything fancy, just a place to let their imaginations run wild.🌿I’m praying to keep that in mind with all of the decisions I’ve yet to make during this renovation process! If they can’t fully live here, neither can I.🥰
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Alleluia! Happy Easter from the Wolfpack! So grate Alleluia! Happy Easter from the Wolfpack! So grateful to attend Mass in person this year!🙌🏻Even if the kids were wiggly and chatty.😬I hope you and your family have a blessed day and a blessed Easter season!✝️
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Today brought me right back to this time last year Today brought me right back to this time last year during the first part of ‘Lockdown 2020’. When the only people we saw besides our family were the municipal workers picking up our garbage.🤪But it also brought back the best memories of playing outside all day, getting plenty of snuggles, and the most perfect springy weather. It was a weird time but I feel like I was the best version of myself. And I don’t want to ever forget Spring 2020.
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I hope we have even more memories to add to the bank for Spring 2021!☀️🌸
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New video day is like a holiday to me! I’m alway New video day is like a holiday to me! I’m always so excited to share with you because it takes a few weeks from concept to shooting to editing to get it to this point! It’s also a big sigh of relief to have it done!😆
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If you followed along with this Pinstripe Accent Wall in my stories, then you’ll definitely want to swipe to see it finished and click over to the link in my profile to watch the full how-to video!🤩
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Thanks for always being such great supporters of my projects and videos! Y’all make it more fun!🎉
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Happy anniversary to my better half! He’s a calm Happy anniversary to my better half! He’s a calm and steady force to my hot mess craziness.🤪And I love him so much! Can you tell this was 7 years ago?😱
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