Cuban Cruise Review - what we did and what we wish we would have known before we went. Sorry I've been MIA lately...this summer has been a little loco. Me and my high school beastie went on a little trip and I've had so many questions that I decided to write up a little Cuban cruise review before I get back to the real work. So, this will be a bit of a different post for ya, but very soon I'll get you updated on whats happing over here now that the kiddos are back in school! This is ... continue reading...
Easy Accent Wall – How to Add a Little Interest
I created this quick and easy accent wall to add a little interest to this boring space for no money! When we were redoing the kids rec room, I wanted to spruce up the area around the fish tank. It was boring and drab and I just wanted a little bit of interest here. Nothing to much, and I was out of money for this remodel. I needed a little shelf to put the fish food and the internet extender on, but other than that we didn't much for this space. So I added a bit of interest with this quick ... continue reading...
Kids Desk Plans – Details and Free Plans!
The kids desk plans are finally here and I've included space for a trash can, paper storage and a drawer for ribbon and tissue paper. We are a couple of months into our newly renovated kids rec room and one of our favorite spots is the craft station. The crafts are finally staying organization! Wha??? Can you believe it? Part of the reason it's staying organized is because of the desk and I've finally gotten around to writing this post telling you how I pulled it off. I am not the best at ... continue reading...
Loft Stairs – Easily Build Your Own!
I built some loft stairs for the kids new bed and once I figured it out, they were super easy. Get the full tutorial here! I have to admit, the loft bed was an easy build but getting up there proved to be a little more of a challenge. I finally settled on these functional and sturdy loft stairs and we love them! I wanted something that could be moved, so that when small kids are over we can keep them off the loft bed. Originally, I had planned (and built) a rope ladder. As it turns out, ... continue reading...
Loft Beds for Kids – How to Build Your Own!
If you've been looking around at loft beds for kids and are having trouble finding the perfect thing, why not build your own? I've been meaning to get this post out for weeks. I'm so slow. Anywho have you been looking, like me, for loft beds for kids and coming up with nothing that grabs your attention? I was. Okay, in all honesty I knew I was going to build it from the moment my friend Kim suggested a loft bed for this space. However I have searched for loft beds for kids before and never ... continue reading...
Personalized Wall Art – How to Easily Create Your Own
Step by step tutorial on how to create your own family photo personalized wall art. I get so many compliments on this piece and it was super fun to create. So, if you happen to see the den makeover you might have noticed our personalized wall art that we get so many compliments on. It's fun, different and perfect for the kids room. I've had so many people ask how it was done, and honestly it was so easy. Here's the step by step tutorial. First, find a solid color background. ... continue reading...
Den Remodel – Shop the Kids Rec Room!
Hopefully you took a look at my den remodel last week and I've already had a bunch of questions about where I got this and that. I made and DIYed a lot of the stuff in this room, but you can't DIY everything ;). So, here is all the info on everything else ;). Main Area Nothing pulls a room together like art work. Minted not only has an amazing large selection of unique prints and artwork, they also give you all the details on the artist. Getting a little backstory makes me feel like ... continue reading...
Kids Rec Room Reveal – ORC Spring 2018
We have completed our kids rec room makeover and what was once drab and disgusting is now fun, bright and functional! It's done!! Woot woot! I'm so excited to have this space done and we love the new kids rec room. Generally the kiddos could care less about my home improvement projects, but I have to say...I finally impressed them! They are loving the new space and I'm loving that its organized and functional. This space has been an embarassement for us for 3 years. It was gross. The ... continue reading...
Kids Den Update – ORC Week 5
We are redoing our kids den for the One Room Challenge, and it is going to be a fun and functional space! It's week 5 of the ORC and although I'm feeling much better than Week 4, I still have quite the busy week ahead. I have been plucking away at the kids den and now I'm at that stage of fixing baseboards and changing out outlets. Nothing exciting, but it's those little things that make a room renovation really come together. In case you missed it, I'm participating in the One Room ... continue reading...
Dog Door in the Wall Installation
Installing a dog door in the wall may seem intimidating at first, but it turned out to be way easier than I thought! Oh my, the One Room Challenge! It gets me every time - I think I'm doing sooo great. Ahead of schedule and progressing at just the right pace. Then BAM! Week 4 hits and all of a sudden everything starts to fall apart...literally. I'm still working away at that little nook a shared on Instagram what seemed like forever ago. HOPEFULLY next week I'll be sharing it. Cause that ... continue reading...
