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Idea to Try- Interior Window

Renovation has started on my kitchen! We’re bringing the space down to the studs. Which is a lot of work, but also a great opportunity to add some customization. Lately, I’ve been noticing interior designers adding windows to interior walls. Like a window between a living room and kitchen. It’s a great way to add interest and let light in without tearing down walls. Here’s more about this idea to try- interior window.

Catch up on all the Kitchen One Room Challenge Posts!

Floor Plan / Interior Window / Mood Boards / Stairs Plan / Demo & Flood / Drywall / Rainbow Wallpaper / Cabinets, Floors, & Ceiling / DIY Fireplace / Cabinet Doors / Reveal / Stair Railing Installation / Kitchen Cost Breakdown /

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One Room Challenge Week 1- Floor Plan

In February I was asked to be a featured designer for the One Room Challenge. I jumped at the chance!!! Why? It means that I’d have the resources to redo a room I’ve been dreaming of tackling… My kitchen!!!!!! Yep- I’ll be making over my Utah kitchen and redoing everything! The floors, ceiling, cabinets, tile, almost EVERYTHING! Here’s my One Room Challenge floor plan.

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How Do Influencers Make Money?

This week I’ve been listing to the podcast Under the Influence- it’s entertaining while being educational all about influencers. On one episode, the host briefly walked through how it’s possible to make money on social media. I figured everyone knew how and then I realized- of course they don’t! It seems like such a secret. My relatives and friends sometimes ask how do influencers make money so I thought I’d share the different ways.

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How to Paint a Door

I’ve owned three houses and with all of them, a key step in customizing the space was painting the doors. As with all things DIY, I’ve slowly figured out the best way for how to paint a door and thought I’d share with you some tips and step by step instructions.

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DIY Scalloped Wood Trim

I have been having fun making little changes to my she shed. After I put up the window shelf, I couldn’t help thinking how pretty scallop trim would look above the window as a type of header. I decided to shop at an unlikely place for the trim- the Dollar Store. This project cost me $5 and I’m excited to show you how to make diy scalloped wood trim.

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How to Hang a Shelf in Front of Windows

Well, I guess I should start this post by saying I made my seasonal move from Florida to Utah last week! And since I’m in Fairview Cottage, I thought I’d work on my She Shed! It has a BIG window, but I’ve always wanted a shelf in front of it to hold cut flowers. But first I had to figure out how to hang a shelf in front of windows. Here’s my inspiration image-

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Light and Bright Main Bedroom Reveal

Last year I redid my main bedroom and after living with it awhile, I hated it. It was dark and heavy and felt oppressive. The truth is that I get depressed sometimes and this room didn’t lift me up. So, even though it was wasteful to remove the wallpaper, it had to come down. This isn’t just a main bedroom reveal, it’s how I designed a room to help with my mental health.

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10 Tips for Bringing Color to your Kitchen

Last fall, I went to work on updating my kitchen from a dated and dreary space to my dream kitchen. One of the things I really considered in the design was color. I started with the sink and then coordinated the fridge and stove. Color in a kitchen can be scary, so I thought I’d give you some tips for bringing it into your space to add more personality and fun.

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DIY Cedar Planter Box

Spring is practically here! To celebrate the arrival of my favorite season, I decided to build a planter box for flowers. I’ve also been having some bug problems so I wanted to share what I’m doing about those. Keep reading for instructions for the DIY cedar planter box.

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Laundry Room Costs

As we’ve been working on the garage laundry room renovation for the past month, I’ve been keeping track of every penny we’ve spent on the renovation. From screws for the studs to paint for the baseboards, everything will be counted for. I love to hear how much real renovations cost so I thought I’d breakdown my laundry room costs.

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