Bye Bye Beige

Bye Bye Beige

Ike is concerned.  Both of his parents have gone off the deep end.

If you're new around here.  Let me get you up to speed on how this house works.  I, Michelle, come up with approximately 1 million crazy ideas.  My husband, Nate, keeps things in line by squashing 89% of my ideas.  You'd think this would be a bad thing but my mind is constantly racing.  Paint this.  Rip down that.  Build this.  There needs to be a check and balance.   

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Diggin' It

Diggin' It

Oh, Friday.  I'm so glad you're finally here.  It's been an extra long work week for us.  

Nate, Ike and I are also going to have a pretty low key weekend.  We're going to lounge, maybe hit up the Farmer's Market, hike and eat some tasty food.  We're resting up to start a big living room makeover.  Of which we are pumped and terrified for.  More details coming to a blog near you soon.

I thought I'd occasionally bring back the "diggin' it" series.  I'm pretty good with follow through so we'll just say it's back.... for today.  (Go team!)

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DIY Chalkboard Vase Tutorial

DIY Chalkboard Vase Tutorial

 One Sunday I was reading the Home and Garden section of our local newspaper.  I usually learn about trends from two years ago that are just now catching on in Iowa.  It's super informative.  (Thank goodness for the interwebs.)

A few weeks ago I did see a vase that caught my eye.   A wooden chalkboard vase.  Why didn't I think of that?  I found the product on uncommon goods for $40.  I couldn't believe the price and knew I could make it for a lot less.  

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