Disclosure: This project was in partnership with Behr Paint, however all opinions are 100% my own. Affiliate links may be included in this post. I really like building things. I’m not an expert in it by any means, but I’m pretty good at basic builds. I’ve most definitely mastered the art of those built-in shelves I make,…
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Black, White and Brass Kitchen Remodel
I need to be clear on something. This remodel of The 70’s Landing Pad has not been a one man band. It has not been a two or a three or a four man band either. It’s more like a fix or six man band, made up of random friends and family pitching in to…
The 70’s Landing Pad: Kitchen Progress & Plans
Tomorrow, we will have been in possession of the 70’s Landing Pad for two weeks.
While I don’t feel like a whole lot has been accomplished visually, a lot of plans have been made and contractors called and bids received for the parts of the reno we won’t be tackling ourselves.
And I’m really tired, y’all.
Grunt Labor is full swing in basketball season with little free time, so I’ve been trying to get my work done, take care of the Circus and work on the house as much as I can while said Circus is at school. I don’t think there’s been more than one day where I haven’t been donning work overalls when I drop off and pick up the Circus at school.
#overallsmeanwork
Renos ain’t no joke, y’all.
I’ve been working mostly on the kitchen. Here’s what we started with and the plans for where we are going…hopefully…ya know, Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise.
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How to Raise Cabinets
So sometimes during a big project or after I finish a project, I start looking at all the little projects that made up that big project and I decide that some of those little projects probably wouldn’t be that interesting to you.
So I don’t bother too much with pictures and I don’t post about it.
But then months later, someone will ask me something specific about that small project that helped to make the bigger project possible and I will realize that I probably should have posted about that.
Does any of this make sense? Its late and I’ve been drinking. And apparently that makes me use the word projects too much.
So there’s that.
Anyway, if you remember way back in January, Grunt Labor and I finally finished his man cave.
In order to deem the man cave livable, he had to have a beverage center (a.k.a. a fancy name for a mini refrigerator). But when the beverage center arrived, it was a bit taller than the opening we had for it, thus we needed to raise the cabinets or get a new refrigerator.
Raising the cabinets was cheaper and faster than getting a new beverage center.
So you can guess which option won.
Fall Home Tour: Cowboys and Elvis
This fall tour is not at all about pumpkins.
Sorry if you were ready for pumpkins.
Instead its about some of my favorite fall-ish things…cowboy hats and boots…red plaid blankets…and Elvis.
Ok, Elvis isn’t really fall-ish, but its my house and I’ll do what I want to.
If you want pumpkins and leaves and all that jazz, check back in a few weeks when I’ve actually had time to remember where I stored all that decor from last year.
#storyofmylife
Kitchen Makeover: Take Two
Hi. My name is Jenna.
I’m a recovering neutral decorator.
Yes friends, there was a time when I turned solely to whites and beiges for decorating.
I knew no better. I thought I liked it. I thought it was my style.
I was so damn wrong.
As soon as I spray painted my first piece kelly green, there was no going back.
And then I discovered the no-fail combo of kelly green and navy and it was as if the design gods smiled down upon me and showered me with their wisdom.
Ok, maybe that was a little much, but you get the idea.
I am a color girl.
And when we renovated the beloved foreclosure I opted for beiges, whites, and light blues.
And they were pretty. I’m not bashing on beige.
But they weren’t me.
So slowly but surely, every room in this house has gotten re-made over.
The kitchen was especially in need of color. This is what it looked like before we added in some glorious color (besides the barstools.)
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Summer Home Tour: The Details Make The Space
It doesn’t matter how many times I paint a piece of furniture or upholster a chair – if the accessories around it don’t look good, the furniture or chair won’t shine and the space will fall short.
The details make the space.
It took me a really long time to realize that.
And a lot of backaches and wasted paint.
I get it now though – and even if we are just talking about decorating – the pain was worth the reward.
As dramatic as that sounds.
So this summer home tour is about the details.
The quirky little objects that I love.
That some may find ugly.
Or even tacky.
But for me, they make my space a reflection of my family.
And that’s all that matters.
So if you love it or hate it, either way, I don’t care.
Because we love it.
And its how we fly our freak flag.
Welcome to our freak show.
9+ Must Read Cleaning Tips
If we’re being honest, and since I’m always honest with you, my house is not clean right now.
Its not clean at all.
May is a whirlwind of events for us and cleaning is not one of those events that tends to take place during the month.
Until there is a mad dash next Friday to clean right before the kid’s birthday party so that our guests don’t turn and run screaming out the door…
I can hear the circus talking to her therapist in ten years, “Everyone showed up for my birthday party that year, but then made a beeline for the door when they saw dust an inch thick and dried crusty milk on the floor. They took all their presents with them. I’ve never been the same since.”
Therapy is going to cost me a fortune.
So next week, to hopefully cut down on therapy costs, these are my best cleaning tips that I will actually do…well at least everywhere that guests will be… 😉
Decorate My Space: Hope’s Kitchen
A couple weeks back I asked for y’all’s help on decorating my stairwell.
You were amazing with your responses.
My stairwell isn’t decorated yet, but I’m still mulling over all your ideas.
I thought it might be fun to ask for reader submissions and let everyone help out on decorating another space!
The first one up is Hope’s Kitchen.
Let’s start with her color scheme ideas and inspiration.
9 DIY Countertop Makeovers
I dream of marble countertops.
I dream of having them in my kitchen and bathrooms.
The dream is cut short when I realize two things:
1. The high maintenance that is required to keep marble counters pristine.
2. Their cost.
New countertops, particularly stone counters, are expensive.
Here are 9 DIY Countertop Makeovers that will be nice to your pocketbook.
Spring Home Tour: Design Ideas for Small Budgets
You guys.
You guys.
No really, you guys.
So much has changed since the last time I did a full home tour.
Especially my living room. And my kitchen.
I’m almost pee-my-pants excited to show you.
And now that I think about the things that have changed in the past two months, I realize I have no clue how it all got done and that I must be insane.
Oh wait, we already knew that.
Even though, I know you’ve already seen the entryway, let’s start there since its still new-ish.
How I Clean My Entire Kitchen With One Single Thing
Let me be the first to say that I am not a great house cleaner.
If you’ve been around here long enough, I’m sure you could have easily guessed that one.
Its not that I’m a bad house house cleaner, its just that I don’t do it often enough.
We don’t have week old food laying out on the kitchen counter or anything, but most days its questionable as to what the sticky substance on the countertop might be.
I’m just keeping it real, y’all.
However, when I do get around to cleaning – like I did yesterday so that I could take photos for an upcoming house tour that didn’t include gross sticky unknown substances – I clean my kitchen with one single thing. I call it my little mouse.
Fo’ Realz.
10+ Kitchen Ideas for Decorating, Organizing, and Storage
I am all about a pretty space.
I’m also all about a real life space.
The problem is that pretty + real life don’t always work together.
And real life tends to trump pretty everyday of the week.
I always struggle with finding that happy balance between pretty and real life in the kitchen.
Prime example: the chips will always live on top of the fridge. No, its not pretty, but that’s where we expect them to be, so that’s where they will always be come hell or high water unless we magically get more pantry or cabinet space…which I won’t hold my breath for.
That being said, these are my best kitchen ideas for merging real life and pretty.
Doritos bag on the refrigerator not included.
7 Kitchen Island Ideas You Haven’t Thought Of…
As you know, I am very partial to my kitchen island. I love it. Like love it so much, I threaten to be laid out on it when I die. Here are some DIY kitchen island ideas that maybe you just haven’t thought of yet.
7 {To Die For} White Kitchens
Ok, maybe not To Die For, but you know what I mean. They are good.
Way good.
Let’s talk about white kitchens for a moment, shall we?
First off, let’s define them. To me, a white kitchen is one that is mostly white of course. It doesn’t mean that all the cabinets have to be white, the backsplash white, or the countertops all white. To me, it just means that when you look at the overall space, it feels light and airy.
Personally, I love white kitchens. To me, they have the most clean lines and seem the most inviting.
Vintage Modern Rustic Kitchen Tour
Are you tired of my kitchen yet?
If I were you, I may be tired of my kitchen.
But, here’s hoping you aren’t tired of my kitchen.
Because, its the second round of the What’s Your Style series, which means we are talking kitchens.
So today, I’m sharing a little bit more about my Vintage Modern Rustic Kitchen.
There are a few changes since the last time you saw it.
DIY Kitchen Island with salvaged wood
Every time I post about my kitchen, it seems that you guys love the island the most.
And I love that you love it the most.
That piece is pretty special to me.
So special that I regularly threaten to be laid out on it when I die.
{Insert Grunt Labor rolling his eyes here.}
If you have read about the full kitchen makeover renovation, you know it has come a really long way. We knocked down walls, moved appliances, painted cabinets, took out cabinets, dealt with rude plumbers and much more.
And it was all worth it.
So, here is how we built the kitchen island.
Emerald Green Decorating Ideas
According to Pantone, the color of 2013 was emerald. And that was just fine by me. I did not call to complain. I’m sure they breathed a sigh of relief that I approved. Not. Really, I’m not one who changes everything in my home just because a new trend is out or something is hot…
How to Paint a Refrigerator
Have an outdated refrigerator, but it still works? Maybe just some ugly rust spots on it? Lucky you. Today, you can learn how to paint a refrigerator. How to Paint a Refrigerator Hi! My name is Madalyn and I nest over at Home Hearted where I share my latest crafting, homemaking and diy projects. My husband and…
Kitchen Tour {All About the Details}
To get more decorating ideas and posts like this delivered to your inbox click here. **Update: There have been a couple questions about my faucet. It is Pegasus Lyndhurst Series by Glacier Bay. We’ve had it from the beginning of our re-model and love it! No problems with it at all! Ready for eye candy? I hope…
Ralph Lauren Inspired Barstools
I have been waiting to show you these for a month. It has been so hard to keep them a secret… What do you think? Ok, yes, they do have some Kate in them with that kelly green. But, don’t those blue and white stripes just totally make them Ralph?
DIY Metal Basket Shelving (With Old Locker Baskets)
As most of you know, I have an un-ending love for galvanized metal. Read all about that never-ending love here. This is particularly true of galvanized metal baskets. I especially love those old gym locker baskets. By love, I mean, if I see one for sale, my soul cries out, “You can’t leave it behind….
Kitchen Reveal – The Kitchen Renovation is complete!
Don’t miss more posts like this! Sign up to get my posts delivered to your inbox here. It is finally done. We have conquered the kitchen renovation. I’m thrilled to show you our kitchen reveal. **Update: There have been a couple questions about my faucet. It is Pegasus Lyndhurst Series by Glacier Bay. We’ve had…
Kitchen Sink Organizer for $3! And it’s cute!
I love Pinterest soooo much! If you follow me, you may have seen this photo that I re-pinned. Isn’t that such a clever idea to organize around your kitchen sink??? Well, I went thrifting today and found some items to make my own. I bought a wooden candlestick that I spray painted yellow (to…
