Curb appeal acts as the welcoming handshake that a home extends to both residents and those passing by. The external appearance of a house not only reflects the pride of ownership but also sets the initial impression for visitors and potential buyers. A well-maintained exterior with charming details signifies care and attention. It creates a sense of warmth, making a house feel like a home even before stepping inside. A strong curb appeal can also increase a property's market value and serve as ...
How To Add Curb Appeal to Your Home on a budget
We Are Moving
What a whirlwind the last week has been. We are finally under contact on purchasing another home and we close the first few weeks in October and now our home is FOR SALE! We have spent the past 11 years here pouring our heart and souls into this little cape and it will forever hold so many special memories. We have learned and grown so much here and welcomed 3 baby boys completing our family. After many year of searching for our next home - we found it! It's really hard to believe this is ...
Easy No Sew Curtains in 15 Minutes
We are wrapping up out little bed nook with No Sew Curtains! If you are short on time, don't want pull out your sewing machine and set it all up OR if you don't know how to sew - this is for you. A quick and easy way to "sew" a set of curtains in 30 minutes. Heat tape is such a timesaver and all you need is an Iron. I pre-washed my fabric before cutting my fabric into my desired curtain length. Pre-washing may seem like a step you want to skip if you are crunched on time but let me tell ...
Classic Boys Bedroom Part 1
Our two oldest boys have shared a bedroom for the past 6/7 years. It has been such a great thing for both of them but as they are getting older it is becoming more apparent that they are ready for their own separate spaces. When I started brainstorming design ideas from his room I knew I wanted something classic and timeless that would grow up with him and not be to "young" or out of date in a few years. I didn't give him full reign to do anything he wanted (Hello Pokemon theme) but we did ...
How to Trellis Flowering Vines
The growing season here in Michigan is so short. I dream about gardening season all Winter long. Each year we add a new element or set of plants to our garden spaces to bring us closer to my dream garden space. We have never been able to do everything at once. When we first started out a newlyweds I wished we could but after many years I have decided its actually better to spread things out. It helps keep your vision for your dream space fresh, keeps you looking forward to and dreaming about the ...
Picking Michigan Peaches and a Healthy Peach Dessert
It's that time in Michigan again where the Peaches are ripe and Harvest is plenty. The boys and I recently went to Square Nail Farms to pick some Fresh Peaches and it's something we look forward to doing each year. Peaches, Cherries, Apples, Blueberries - we love picking them all. The joy and excitement on the kids face when they see where something is grown, pick it and taste it is priceless. The wonder of children is so inspiring and sometimes I sure wish I could go back and take everything ...
