Looking to refresh your outdoor furniture? Find out how to paint outdoor metal furniture so it will last! We recently let some friends of ours who work with local university students use our backyard for a leadership training day. I'm thrilled to say that not only did the event go swimmingly (see what I did there?! 😂), but the date of the event gave me a deadline to get our backyard spruced up. And I, for one, apparently work best under pressure. As a result, I restored a teak ... Read More about How to Paint Outdoor Metal Furniture
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White and Wood Kitchen Reveal: Part 1, Cabinets
Looking for white and wood kitchen inspiration? Tour my parents' new, beautiful, rustic-transitional kitchen with two toned kitchen cabinets! This post is sponsored by KraftMaid. It never gets old: the feeling of excitement when I get to reveal a new room to you all. Even better, I get to reveal my parents' brand new rustic-meets-transitional kitchen. Complete with beautiful two-toned kitchen cabinets, quartzite countertops, marble backsplash, and all the details needed for a ... Read More about White and Wood Kitchen Reveal: Part 1, Cabinets
Rich, Traditional Two-Toned Kitchen and Open Living
Tour a rich, traditional style home with surprisingly modern aspects like a two-toned kitchen and open living dining floor plan! There has been so much excitement about my parents' new house. In fact, I think the story where I introduced my mom had more views and love than almost anything I've ever shared. 🥰 So before we get to the final reveal of their new kitchen (you can see all the plans in this post), I thought it would be fun to share their current home. I mean, who doesn't ... Read More about Rich, Traditional Two-Toned Kitchen and Open Living
Stylish Ceiling Fans for a Transitional Style
Looking for stylish ceiling fans that aren't ugly? Check out these beautiful options for a transitional style! This post is sponsored by Hunter Fan Company. It often feels like life makes you choose between comfort and style. It's like old slippers vs high heels; we all know which one is more comfortable... but we're not likely to wear slippers if we're hoping to make a good impression. In interior design, ceiling fans often feel like the slippers choice... but they don't have ... Read More about Stylish Ceiling Fans for a Transitional Style
5 Simple Kitchen Styling Ideas
Kitchen styling doesn't have to be difficult! Get 5 super simple kitchen decor ideas to help your space be both functional and beautiful. Decorating a kitchen is not quite the same as decorating the rest of a home. I always try to design and decorate for both beauty and function... and styling a kitchen is where that balance is most important. Too much kitchen counter decor renders the space dysfunctional. While a lack of kitchen styling can leave a space feeling cold and uninviting. ... Read More about 5 Simple Kitchen Styling Ideas