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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Primary Bedroom
Where, in our homes, do most of us spend the majority of our time? Where do we go at the end of each day to escape and unwind? Where do we dread leaving each morning when that 6:00 a.m. alarm goes off? The Bedroom!!! Why not invest the time and effort to make such a special place in our homes…
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Living Room Furniture & Decor
When it comes to styling your home, the way you furnish and decorate your living room should reflect you and your family. The living room should be your go to place to kick your feet up and relax after a long day at work, but also a space to comfortably entertain family and friends for those special occasions. I don’t…
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Rolling Ottoman Table
I’m excited to share this quick and simple DIY project with you guys! We have this beautiful ottoman in our living room but it’s soft and we can’t use it for anything other than resting our feet. I’m building a small waterfall style coffee table that rolls over the ottoman. We use the rolling ottoman table every day whether it’s…
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Fire Mantle Must Haves
Some of my favorite memories during the holiday season were spent sitting fireside, sipping hot cocoa with the fireplace decked out with garland, stockings, and Christmas décor galore. As much as I enjoy the excitement that surrounds the holiday season, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to a little R & R. Just because the…
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2 Year Fixer Home Tour
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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Tablescape with Crate&Barrel
Are ya’ll feeling the holiday spirit yet?! I sure am! The holidays are all about gathering around family and friends, sharing conversation, laughs, and love! As I prepare for my hosting duties this holiday season, I want to create an atmosphere that is as beautiful as it is comfortable. One area of my home I am spending extra time on…
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Vacation Rental Patio Reveal With Outer
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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Gift Guide for Homebodies
Let’s face it, I’m a homebody at heart; which is why I’m so passionate about DIY and home renovation. It brings me so much joy creating a home I love and look forward to spending time in. I’m sharing some of my favorite products for all of those who enjoy spending time in the comfort of their own homes! Enjoy,…
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Gift Guide for DIYers
I LOVE the Holiday season, it’s the perfect time to start planning my DIY projects for the New Year. Which means…..it’s also the perfect time to shop for tools and gadgets to help make those DIY plans come to life!! As much as I do love shopping for myself, it also brings me so much joy to shop for my…
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Amazon Fall Finds
Amazon is my go to place to online shop for literally ANYTHING! I’m sharing some Amazon home décor and clothing items that I’m absolutely loving this fall season! **Keep in mind that Amazon prices can change; all of these prices were valid when posted!** Sweet Water Décor Hello Fall Amber Reed Diffuser Set $28.00 Bring the autumn air into your…
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DIY Concrete Countertops
This summer I helped my parents build a Scandinavian inspired vacation rental. The minimalist design featured clean lines, natural lighting, and wood accents. It was only fitting to incorporate organic looking white concrete countertops. We poured our own countertops and they turned out beautiful. It was quite the process though so I’m breaking down the project step by step for…
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Beadboard Wall Treatment
I was feeling a bit uninspired in my home office so I thought I would refresh the space a little bit! With a little re arranging, fresh paint and a beadbard wall treatment, this room got a major facelift and it sparked all sorts of inspiration. Below you’ll find the video and written tutorial on how to DIY your own…
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Target Fall Favorites
Raise your pumpkin spice latte if you enjoy walking around Target with a Starbucks drink in hand! Well, cheers friends!! With the fall season among us, I easily lose track of time during my Target runs looking at all the fun fall home décor, cozy throws, and decorative pillows. Fall is my favorite time of the year when it comes to…
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Rug Favorites
My number one passion is making my DIY visions and room renovations come to life, BUT I also love challenging my creativity with décor and interior design! I believe the small details you bring into a room can make a huge impact on how the space comes together. One design element that I spend a lot of time researching is…
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The Home Depot Patio Finds
Home Depot is how do it yourselfers get more done AND it’s also a great place to shop for patio furniture!! I was browsing on their website and was excited to see all the options they have for outdoor furniture. Check out below to see how you can give your outdoor entertainment area a little upgrade, no matter how big…
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Crate&Barrel Favorites
When Devin and I were planning our wedding, the first place we went to create a wedding registry was Crate&Barrel. It was the perfect place to shop to complete our kitchen and dining room renovation. I couldn’t wait to stock my shelves and cabinets with these 10 Crate&Barrel Favorites. Court Mugs, set of 8. I cherish these mugs as much…
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DIY Kitchen Island
We’re building a vacation rental on a budget and that means tons of DIY projects! I wanted to build a freestanding kitchen island where guests can pull up a barstool to hangout or prep food near the kitchen. This kitchen island is made of red oak lumber and there are minimal tools required! Check out the YouTube tutorial as well…
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DIY Floating Vanity
We’re building a vacation rental on a budget and I plan to DIY a bunch of furniture for the space! The bathroom vanity was on the list to DIY and after finding this beautiful floating vanity from Loughlin Furniture, I knew I wanted to try and replicate it. For a 36” vanity it would cost over $3,000 but I am…
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Kitchen Renovation Q & A
When we moved into our 1950’s ranch house we knew that we would need to put some major work into the kitchen (among many other spaces). Our goal was to update every inch of the kitchen while keeping the old traditional charm that we fell in love with when first touring the house. After living in the house for over…
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