Home With Stefani

Father’s Day is among us so it’s time to start shopping! I don’t know about you, but every year I find it difficult to find the perfect gift for my dad. If your dad is anything like mine, he’s the first one to show up when your car breaks down, he always lends a helping hand to help perfect your…
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Paint sprayers can be intimidating. It took me months to work up the courage to use my first paint sprayer. I purchased one on Amazon that had decent reviews, followed the instructions to a T, spent hours prepping our garage to get it ready for a fresh coat of paint andddd it didn’t go well.. Whether it was user error…
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My mom has always wanted to be included in a Home With Stefani blog post. With Mother’s Day this past weekend I thought I would let her have free rein! She wanted to share some Scandinavian inspired décor that was featured in the Nordic Nest vacation rental project! She really does have a great eye for design and after seeing…
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I’ve always struggled trying to figure out what to get my mom, whether it was for her birthday, Christmas, or Mother’s Day.  I mean.. what do you buy the woman who brought you into this world and gave you the gift of LIFE!?? It’s important to make sure those moms or other important women in your life feel loved and…
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You don’t need to undergo a major patio/backyard renovation to make a huge impact on your outdoor space. By simply adding some new décor pieces, an outdoor rug, or switching out some outdated pieces with fresh, new furniture can make a major statement!  In case you don’t already know, I am obsessed with Target and while browsing their website, I…
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Spring is finally here and I have some exciting vacations planned!! It’s always fun having a vacation to look forward to, especially at the end of a long winter. I am most looking forward to visiting Saint Kitts in the Caribbean with my husband! I love the anticipation and getting to pack new, fun outfits. When going on vacation (where…
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Since becoming a homeowner, I’ve put so much time and detail into decorating my home for the winter holidays. However, in recent years, I’ve learned it’s just as exciting to decorate my home for spring time!  I don’t know about you, but once Christmas and New Year’s are over, I count down the days impatiently waiting for the first of…
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All work and no play?? Not me! Sure, I’m guilty of jam-packing my year with projects, but I ALWAYS make time for vacation to recharge and refresh! Whether it’s visiting family up in Wisconsin, or planning a little ski trip in Montana with my husband, it’s soo important for me to have work life balance and something to look forward…
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Hi friends and Happy New Year!! I hope you have a great year ahead full of awesome DIY projects. If you’re new here I’ll catch you up to speed and re introduce myself. I’m Stefani, I grew up learning construction and carpentry from my Father. While I was in college I joined the Army National Guard as a carpentry and…
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My absolute favorite part of the Nordic Nest is the covered patio facing the woods. We wanted to create a sense of relaxed elegance in this space and we found the perfect furniture to fit that description from Outer. More importantly, we needed the furniture to withstand the harsh Wisconsin winters with fabric that is durable and easy to clean…
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