Modern Farmhouse Ideas: 12 Fresh Designs You’ve Never Considered!

It took all my restraint to type "modern farmhouse ideas" in that subject line, because for years I avoided anything to do with "farmhouse" style. (If you know, you KNOW.) But hear me out on this one! :) I have sweet memories of going over to play with friends in an actual farmhouse as a child. It was simple and messy and people came in with good clean dirt and a family worked and lived…

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7 Years In: How Our Small, No-Grass Front Yard Landscaping Looks (With Drought-Tolerant Ideas)!

An update on how our small front yard landscaping ideas with no grass turned out...complete with drought tolerant plants, two seating areas, and a fountain! :) I was digging through our archived photos and realized that with EVERYTHING else (i.e. kitchen, laundry room, walk in closet, built-in closets and our backyard...just to name a few :) )... ...I'd never shown you guys how (years later) our grass-free front yard project looked after growing in! Oh…

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Under Sink Storage: The #1 Genius Solution (+7 Simple Options)!

Looking for under sink storage ideas? Whether it's for your kitchen or bathroom, this is primo space that usually gets used incorrectly! Let's talk about why this happens and what to do instead! Confession: one of the first things my eye goes to when analyzing a kitchen's success is what they did for under sink storage. 95% of the time, my heart sinks. Because 95% of the time, they've gone with a cabinet. I can't…

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Our Kitchen Remodel: The Complete List of Organization, Storage, & Design Ideas!

Looking for kitchen inspiration, organization and storage hacks, or any other details on our kitchen remodel? You're in the right place! ➜ Get the kitchen you've always wanted! Download our Kitchen Design Guides! ➜ Need immediate kitchen help? Download our Kitchen Design Bundle! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/rH6Gr1Qb1Gkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/SHlG-jOekcc       ALL KITCHEN POSTS:   Kitchen Remodel + Design Tips: #1: Why Did We Rip Out Our New Kitchen? #2: The 3 Perks of Removing a Wall in Your…

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DIY Bathroom Vanity: 5 Easy + Strategic Steps to Designing Ours (and Yours)!

Why did we DIY our bathroom vanity instead of buying one? We 100% recommend all our clients do this! (And why did we go with a wood vanity instead of a painted one?) How on EARTH do you design your own vanity that does exactly what you want it to? Where do you start? Why not just buy a premade one? We're big believers in customizing your own home as much as possible (including your…

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Tanzania: From Kilimanjaro to the Serengeti to Zanzibar!

After our life-changing (and emotional) time in Rwanda, hopping on a plane to Tanzania felt like going on holiday. A rough-n-tumble holiday. From Kigali, we landed in the Kilimanjaro National Airport, managed to eventually get through all the passport, customs and health checks (when they see your passport almost completely filled to the brim with stamps, some take extra time analyzing/talking to you, we're used to it)... ...and eventually made our way outside to our…

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Living Room Area Rug: The (Only) 7 Rules You Need to Know!

Looking for your perfect living room area rug size? You're in the right place! We're showing you the smartest living room area rug sizes (as well as living room rug placement!) that're perfect for your space! Overwhelmed by all the rug options the world has to offer you? Honestly...you should be! 🤣 For something so common, people sure have a hard time getting a straight answer on the size question for their living rooms! And…

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Rwanda: Our Family’s Heart in Africa!

As we drove in the dusty truck, our bodies being knocked around for hours over the rough-and-tumble roads, I kept thinking, "This is an honor!" Even as we stopped in to talk with people from the organization in this very, very remote place amongst the thousands of hills of Rwanda, I wanted to express how thankful we were to be there and how honored we felt. Why? We were being invited into the home of…

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A Week Relaxing In Belgium & Luxembourg!

After our time in the Baltic and Scandinavia, we had to catch our flight leaving Europe to Kigali, Rwanda. We knew Africa would be go-go-go for awhile, so we planned to give ourselves some downtime at an old Belgian farmhouse, with day trips into Luxembourg and France as optional fun activities if we were feeling up for it. The above was our home for the week. There were three generations of the Belgian family living…

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Choosing a Pendant or Chandelier: 3 Ways to Stop Choosing What (Most) Everyone Else Has!

I've been buried in a creative lighting hole for three days, designing and designing and designing until my heart's content. In Flow State...so absorbed I forget to eat (thanks Matt and my children for bringing me food "What? Lunchtime already?!" "It's 3pm, Jess.")... ...and, as I come out of it, I have some thoughts I think could be helpful for those of you who want and are asking for help! Whether you like it or…

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