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DIY Design: Cane Console Makeover Look for Less
Good morning! I’ve been slowly working on a DIY Custom Cane Console Makeover for Less. I’ve been pinning cane consoles for such a long time now. And Farrow and Ball’s Down Pipe for even longer. Read on to see how I transformed a Cane Console Table from Target based on Cane Tables that are considerably more costly! *This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! R recently borrowed the desk by the windows in the family room for his office/the Guest Bedroom at the Beach Cabin, leaving an empty space that has since collected lost (then miraculously found) library…
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Mackinaw Road Monday: Outdoor Living
Hi there! July 4th may unofficially mark the halfway point of summer, but there is still plenty of warm weather and outdoor living to be had here in Michigan. I will argue always that September is the best month. But, before I get ahead of myself, let’s talk about outdoor spaces, beach accessories, Barbados, and a fun summer drink.
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Summer Salad: Farro, Feta, and Blueberry Salad
If you are looking for the perfect summer salad, you have come to the right place! I loooooove salads!! R jokes with me because I almost always order salads when we are out for dinner. This is for several reasons, but mostly because I often don’t like to buy alllllll of the ingredients that go into a salad. That’s why this one is so perfect! It is simple with very few grocery items.
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Cottage Kitchen Nook | ORC Week 8
The Cottage Kitchen Nook is finished! And it has come such a long way. It is now an idyllic spot for gatherings small and large, nestled in the trees and catching the warm summer breezes. You can read the step-by-step by clicking the links below.
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Beach Cabin Pendant Lighting & Pillows | ORC Week 6
Check out the new cabin pendant lighting, pillows, greenery, and more plans in this week’s One Room Challenge. *This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! WEEK 6 We’re back with Week 6 of the One Room Challenge. 2020 has been such a heavy and eye opening year. Last week, we took a collective and important pause to come together against police brutality and social injustice and to support the Black Lives Matter movement. PENDANT LIGHTING We have light! Well, technically, we had light, but now it is coming from this perfect cabin light pendant. It had only been…
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Kitchen Nook Benches & an IKEA Table Hack | ORC Week 4
Hi again! Welcome to the One Room Challenge, Week 4. This week we worked on assembling the Kitchen Nook Benches and attempting a DIY Kitchen Table. The weather has been so nice and I just love the sunlight that this area gets! Read on for all of the updates…
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One Room Challenge | White Kitchen Nook | Updates
Hi! Guess what?! There are actually 8 weeks of the One Room Challenge this year! Which had me thinking that we should probably just paint the adjacent living room white. (It is actually all one room with no divider between the nook and the living room, so we’d still be following the ONE room part of the challenge.) R gave a very definitive NO to that idea. Baby steps. However, that didn’t stop my eyes from drifting into that part of the room. There are a few updates that won’t really have the WOW factor of painting it all white but that will definitely up this room’s game a bit.
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Mackinaw Road Monday: 5 Card Games for Kids
Hi again! It’s been awhile since we’ve had a Mackinaw Road Monday, so I thought another one was due… even though it isn’t Monday… again. One of the silver linings of being quarantined has been the opportunity for more family game nights. We also use the games as breaks during the day or as incentives for finishing online school tasks. Five games have quickly become our family favorites. (Okay, one may not be as loved by the parents as the kids. More on that in a bit.) Keep reading for our top card games for kids.
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White Kitchen Nook | ORC 2 | Mackinaw Road
Hi there! Well… we have a White Kitchen Nook! And I could not be happier with it!!! This is the moment where I say, “Why didn’t we do this 3 years ago?!?” R keeps saying, “It is so much brighter in here!” This isn’t usually a compliment from my lover of all decor that is dark and moody, but it really seems like he is impressed! Let’s back up…
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ORC Kitchen Nook Refresh | Week 1 | Priming & The Plan
Hi Everyone! I’m so excited that you’re here and am also thrilled to begin another One Room Challenge (ORC)! This spring, I am going to be refreshing our kitchen nook at the Beach Cabin. It isn’t exactly a kitchen nook but it is by the kitchen, so close enough!