Basement Mood Board

Basement Mood Board

If you've been following along on my Instagram stories this year, you know that we've been working to finish our basement. It's been a slow and steady process - our friend at Warner Building Group has been making his way to Des Moines to help us when he has time. With framing, electric and plumbing [...]

How To: Hang Overhead String Lights On Your Deck

How To: Hang Overhead String Lights On Your Deck

We were feeling extra productive this weekend and decided to finally start making the most of our little outdoor space. We've got lots of projects started (staining the deck, refinishing the furniture, potting plants, etc.), but none of them are quite finished yet. None of them except hanging our string lights! It seems the common [...]

DIY Tile Backsplash: What We Learned + Budget Break-Down

DIY Tile Backsplash: What We Learned + Budget Break-Down

We tiled our kitchen backsplash this week. It's one of those projects we've been meaning to do for months. (And continued to put off because we were a little intimidated by it.) But we finally decided to tackle it! First, a reminder of what it used to look like without a backsplash... And now, with [...]

2019 Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers Under $10

2019 Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers Under $10

We take stockings pretty seriously in our house. I think it's so fun finding inexpensive gifts that people don't necessarily ask for, but you know they'll love! I've rounded up some of my favorite ideas - all under $10. Felt tip pensCandleLuggage tagsPortable chargerScreen cleaner kitIphone camera lensScent sachetsLip balmEssential oilsCharcoal sugar scrubEye maskHair clips