We recently decided to create our own ottoman coffee table to better fit our space and our family's needs. As per usual, no stores sold exactly what we wanted, in the size that best fit our space, with the style that fit with our room, and in the height we wanted. Soooooo, you know what that meant for The Brain and the Brawn. WE MADE OUR OWN! We'll also be answering popular questions such as…
Today we're sharing how we made our own DIY rug ottoman in 5 easy steps! Wondering how to make a DIY rug ottoman? These usually range upwards of $2,500 when made out of vintage rugs (which have been growing in popularity—see our kilim rug covered ottoman inspiration photos here!). We created a no-sew, super easy DIY rug covered ottoman "how to" here that anyone with basic tools can make in an afternoon! (If you missed…
When we decided to move the old shower in our master bathroom, it caused the inevitable domino effect to the rest of the room. Including, of course, our master bathroom double vanity! MASTER BATHROOM DOUBLE VANITY Why We Decided to Replace the Old Double Vanity Because we'd need to rip out all the old floor tile, it would be difficult to preserve the old master bathroom vanity structure itself. Plus, it was just plain old.…
If you've read our post "3 Reasons to Avoid the Standard Kitchen Counter Height", you'll understand why we chose to avoid standard countertop height and customize our countertop heights in our kitchen! If you missed that post, you'll want to go back and read it to understand thing like Why the standard countertop height is what it is How your kitchen could be the source of your neck, back, or shoulder pain What to consider…
We've found over a dozen of the best tree swings for kids (as well as some tree swings for adults too!) and are sharing them all below! It's no secret that I (Jess) am still very much in touch with my childhood. I've done everything from wanting to create a Swiss Family Robinson-esque treehouse to convincing Matt to help install a zipline in our backyard. I love being outside—and providing as many opportunities for my…
Today we're sharing how we did our easy (and free!) DIY cutting board project (and we did it with two children, ages 4 and 7), plus an even easier bonus option! (And no, that option isn't "Just go to Target and buy one.") The "Even Easier Bonus Option" is... ...(I'll wait while you drumroll)... ...doing it without kids! 😂 Bahahaha! I know. We're full of brilliant ideas today. No one can stop us. But really,…
The backyard space of this property—while poorly maintained—was one of the top reasons we put in an offer! Want to see what we liked so much? Let's go! Don't worry, we repainted the exterior of our home! We'll start in the front yard before heading to the backyard... ...because the front is quick! THE FRONT YARD To the right of the yellow front door (which you'll have seen if you took our downstairs tour), are…
Today, let's talk about flexibility in design. Given that this mudroom entryway is superduper small (click HERE to see what it was before!), we’ve packed a lot in for the space:✅ Bench✅ Hooks✅ Shoe storage✅ Cubbies✅ A hidden trash can✅ Shelving✅ Storage for alllllll the things—from hiking gear to beach stuff! ooks & rail / similar baskets / hat (And that’s just on this side...there's still a second wall in this room!)Creating 100% built-in, permanent…
A few months ago, I read the Studio McGee book “Make Life Beautiful.” After finishing it, I told a friend I experienced a surprising emotion: Anger. Why on earth was I angry? It was an easy read, nothing heavy. I wasn’t angry at the McGees—I felt happy for their success. I couldn’t put my finger on it until I told a friend about it and started talking it through out loud. As I talked and…
This post showing you a few before & afters of our kitchen remodel is going to be brief as far as words go. Not because there isn't enough to say, but because there is so much to say! So we'll be breaking EVERYTHING about the kitchen down later, into a series of simpler articles. Why were we forced to remodel our kitchen? This was a surprise remodel that got sprung on us and had to…
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