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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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After our two month long kitchen renovation I was SO EXCITED to get everything back in the kitchen nice and organized. Once everything was back in it’s place, I was able to take inventory of the type of organizers that we needed. I had a bunch of great organizers to use from the last house (check out our massive pantry…
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Today I’m working on a project in our primary bathroom. If you guys missed it, earlier this year my Dad and I completely renovated my bathroom. It’s still very small, but it’s 10 times better than it was before. Click here for that video in case you want to see the full before and after tour. In that video I…
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My husband and I moved into a fixer upper house late last year and the first major project that we wanted to tackle was the master bathroom. The bathroom had a tiny vanity and a toilet with barely enough room to maneuver in and out. Luckily, the walk-in closet was just on the other side of the bathroom so we…
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The time has come to tackle our garage! When we moved into our fixer upper house I knew that I wanted to tackle the garage right away so I had a nice workshop for all of the house renovation projects coming up. For the first part of the garage makeover I painted my walls white, epoxy painted the garage floor…
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Earlier this year I gave our walk in closet a huge makeover and so many of you loved the series!! In fact, over 2 million of you have watched the three part video makeover… like, what!?! I was overwhelmed with different questions about this makeover so I thought I would make another video/blog post answering the most asked questions and…
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I recently DIY’ed a $2,774 designer desk for $250!! (check out that project HERE) In order for this desk to feel super high end, I needed to have functioning drawers. I will admit, this is the first time I’ve made drawers.. I’ve always been too afraid to take on the challenge. To my surprise though, these drawers turned out amazing,…
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I’m so excited to share this DIY desk tutorial with you!! I came across this BEAUTIFUL designer desk on Pinterest and I’ve saved it to my home office board multiple times (see picture below). I kept going back to the desk because it was so pretty and I thought it would work perfectly in our home office. BUT it cost…
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