Trader Joe’s really is a special place. Not only do they have awesomely delicious food (have you tried their frozen flatbread pizzas?!), but they also carry a really nice selection of loose flowers and greenery at a great price. For the wedding we hosted at our house last March, we used a variety of eucalyptus bunches from Trader Joe’s. They cost $2-4/bundle and we only needed 8 bundles for 30...
A Bathroom and a Birthday Volume 1: Demo
This epic saga began with a toilet that constantly ran. It drove my husband crazy. Sure, it was only $40 to replace the “guts” of the toilet, but since we were going to renovate that bathroom anyway, why not buy a whole new toilet? And if we were going to buy a whole new toilet, why install it over the floor we were going to replace anyway? And thus begins...
DIY Gold Glitter Mason Jars
Mason jars are trendy and inexpensive decor options to hold flowers, photo booth props, table numbers, bouquets, or any other decoration you might be using at your wedding. We used them to hold a little baby’s breath on our cocktail tables. They also help photo booth props and pens near our guest book. These jars are fairly simple and only take an afternoon. You will need: 1-quart mason jars, like these:...
Progress Post #21: Exterior
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Progress Post #20: Carpet, Counters, Appliances
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Progress Post #19: Tile Floor and Lighting
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Progress Post #18: Kitchen Cabinets
Today is an epic day. When we arrived at the house it was slightly disappointing – no exterior paint, no roof. However, as we approached, we saw a giant white truck – foreshadowing! When we walked inside not only was the interior completely painted, but our lovely white country cabinets were being installed. Another lovely surprise – we have full upper and lower cabinets in the technology nook! Here is...
Progress Post #17: Rock, Molding, Texture, Closets
Our beautiful garage doors will be painted a brown color. The stucco above the rock will be painted green. Here is the texture on the wall, pre-paint. Staircase railing. Moulding. Closets. Under that staircase: Downstairs linen closet: Downstairs bedroom closet: Master closet: Laundry room:...
Progress Post #16: Stucco
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Progress Post #15: Sheetrock Upstairs
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