Lights! Cabinets! Action!
/The kitchen is FINALLY coming together with the addition of things that actually turn the empty room it into a kitchen. The range is in, the cabinets are taking shape, and lights are installed. Pinch me!
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/What to do with election yard signs, takeaways from using masking fluid, our updated alarm system, Halloween decor for next year, what I cooked from my compost scraps, how each state makes electricity, my tree print as a water bottle, US’s reliance on women, and please stay home.
Read MoreMy Takeaways From Using Masking Fluid To Paint Windows and Doors
/I’ve heard of other blogger buds using fancy masking fluid to ease the painting job of painting windows and divided lite doors, but I never used it myself. Until Now. I learned some lessons and have some takeaways from the experience for ya. Here’s how it went.
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/The color I actually like now, the only thing I wear, a coming of age short film, art shopping resources, a vocab lesson, the new movie I recommend, a last-minute Halloween costume, unnecessary inventions, post-Halloween pumpkins, and what I’m doing this weekend.
Read MoreInspiration for a Simple, Humble, Utilitarian, Lived-in, Historic, Homestead Kitchen
/We’re getting to the kitchen designing stage folks and it’s getting good! Before deciding on colors, door styles, hardware, and accessories, I want to nail down the mood/vibe of the space. I think it helps to identify a clear personality for the room - especially when it’s a utilitarian space. Hear me out.
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/Same boat but different paddles, I’m in a video mood, organic and fair trade textiles, protecting the vote, how to recycle clothes, shirts to support female voices in film, me as a ghost, what happened to 100 environmental rules, a use for fig leaves, retro and artfully applied wallpaper, and more!
Read MorePreventing Energy Loss By Using Foam Sealant
/A comfortable home, saving money on energy bills, and watching satisfying foam expanding videos – three of my favorite things! I insulated my new french doors with a can of Great Stuff™ Smart Dispenser™ insulating foam sealant to reduce my energy loss - here’s how!
Read MoreTaking A Trip To Pick Up My Appliances + A Vlog!
/We got appliances! And we bought them at a steep discount! And we took a day-trip to go pick them up! Here’s a video journal of that day.
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/The things on my mind this week including, a color combo I can’t get over, the role of pajamas, the movie I won’t be watching, shopping consciously, the cookware item I’m shocked I hadn’t owned until now, a necessary home renovation item, if concrete were a country, a 1907 home remodel, high standards, a quick video on US policing, what my ballot looks like, and more.
Read MoreChoosing The Most Environmentally Friendly Cooktop - Weighing All(!) of the Considerations
/With concerns for our planet and the folks that experience climate injustices, we’re all making purchasing decisions with ethics in mind. Appliances are no different. Electric and induction cooktops are becoming a popular environmentally friendly option, but I'm taking a hard look at all of the considerations to make the most conscious choice.
Read MoreWhat I Put In My 2020 Renovation Time Capsule
/When we opened up the walls during our remodel, I knew I had to leave a time capsule behind the drywall. Plus, 2020 is quite a year to immortalize in the walls. Here's what I hid away to be found years and years from now!
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My daughter wanted to dress as Little Witch Hazel for Halloween, so I got to work crafting a sweater that looks just like the one worn on the cover. What’s great is it’s a super fast knit on chunky needles! I’m not a pro knitter but I finished this in about a week while watching TV after my girls went to bed and at the playground a few times.