We’ve officially wrapped up the demo phase, and I couldn’t be more excited because we’re now in Phase 2—the rebuilding stage! This is when things really start to feel like progress. We’re working on finishing the second floor so that my husband, our two kids, and I can move in while we continue to work […]
Phase 2 of Our Extreme Home Renovation: Rebuilding the Second Floor of Our 1890s Home Read More »
Renovating a home is exciting yet can be an overwhelming journey, especially when you’re balancing family life and big dreams for your space. When we began our renovation project, we had a clear goal in mind: to finish one floor completely so that we could move in, settle down, and take a breather before diving
Why We Are Taking a Break from Renovating (And Why You Might Want to Too) Read More »
Well, what a year 2024 has been. This time last year, we had just closed on our massive fixer-upper—a semi-abandoned 1890s home that hadn’t been lived in for 20 years. And now? We’re living in a section of it. It’s wild to think about how far we’ve come. This year was all about sacrifice and
Restoring an 1890s Home: What a Year of Renovating Taught Us Read More »
I quit over consuming after I created a challenge for myself that totally transformed my buying habits. Before I always thought I was “bad with money”. And I don’t want to take ownership of that title anymore. I am responsible for how I steward my finances. This is not something that I understood early in
HOW TO QUIT OVER CONSUMING as a wife and a mom Read More »
Is there such a think as being a good homemaker? Weekends tend to be my saving grace these days to set up my weeks for ease. I work outside of the home I have a husband, two kids and a dog and it can get pretty crazy sometimes. My brain is so wired for productivity
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The three things you need to know when renovating a 100-year old home. As we purchased our 1890’s home we knew there would be a lot of work to put into it. I’m not sure about my husband, but I definitely underestimated how long demo was going to take. So if you are thinking of
Old Home Renovation: 3 Things You Need to Know Read More »
We bought this house with the intention of living here for a little bit and then transitioning it into a rental space for us. If you have been following me on instagram OR you’ve been apart of my newsletter since the beginning you might remember me sharing about buying a potential rental property about two
We Bought an 1890’s Home: Here is What it Looks Like Read More »
When it comes to decking the halls for Christmas, I love choosing timeless Christmas decor pieces that will last for years to come.
Timeless Christmas Decor Read More »
Here is how we did a diy small kitchen makeover for $2,000. If you are looking to update your space without a ton of DIY experience you are in the right place. Below is listed the changed that we made. 1. Replace Flooring Our home has beautiful hardwood floors all on the main floor except
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