We dreamed of having a patio that invited us to linger - a place for morning coffee, summer dinners, and spontaneous gatherings with friends. With a few thoughtful changes, we created an outdoor space that feels welcoming, functional, and ready to be enjoyed all summer long.
When we first bought our home, we had a vision and an ambitious six-month renovation plan. But what we thought would be a quick project turned into a year-and-a-half journey filled with dust, delays, and more than a few unexpected challenges. Along the way, we discovered that creating a home isn't just about paint colors and floor plans - it's about learning patience, embracing slow progress, and finding joy in the journey. Come inside and join me as I share the story of how this house slowly became home.
Three years ago, we took a leap of faith and said yes to a home that would change our lives in ways we never expected. In today's post I share the story behind our home and how God was at work through every uncertainty, closed door, and unexpected turn along the way.
After nearly a decade of using our DIY pallet bed frame, I’m sharing a closer look at what we still love, what we chose to change early on, and why those updates made all the difference. If you’re considering building your own - or improving one you already have - this post offers practical insights, simple adjustments, and honest reflections from years of everyday use.
Crafting a home doesn’t happen overnight - it’s a story told in layers, patience, and small, meaningful changes. In this post, I share how our hallway has evolved over time through a series of DIY updates, each one shaping the space a little more. From early beginnings to where it stands now, you’ll see how incremental progress can transform not just a space, but the way it feels to live in it.
We finally gave our coat closet the refresh it desperately needed. With a few simple changes, this once-cluttered spot is now functional, organized, and easy to maintain, proving that even small spaces can have a big impact.
There’s something special about having a quiet place to slow down. This DIY reading nook bench turned our living room into the coziest corner of our home—perfect for books, rest, and intentional living. Come see how we brought it to life.
Good afternoon, everyone! It is good for you to be here today! Wow! It is the weekend already. I hope that your day is filled with beauty, adventure and whimsy and that you get to spend it with your cherished ones. Today has been my day to catch up on some much-needed housework and research how… Continue reading DIY Pallet Bed Frame: An Easy, Budget-Friendly Bedroom Upgrade
Good afternoon everyone! I hope you are enjoying your weekend so far. I am currently testing out a new bread recipe for the hubby. Though it is not gluten free, I am very excited to see how it will turn out. Other than that, we are expecting some snow this afternoon and are looking forward… Continue reading DIY Geometric Mountain Shelves for a Cozy, Nature-Inspired Home
Good morning! Welcome to all. I hope that you are enjoying this lovely Saturday so far. In recent news, Andy and I put the security deposit down on our new apartment (YAY!) and discovered the beauty of a slow cooker. Why we did not realize it before, who knows... But we made some delicious Moroccan Lentil… Continue reading DIY Valentine’s Day Branch Decor (Easy & Budget-Friendly Tutorial)
