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Happy weekend everyone! This week I made progress on our kitchen update. I found a quartz pattern I really like, it’s just a matter of ordering the material and scheduling the fabrication and installation. The new upper cabinets and open shelves are ready to be swapped out so we’re waiting for our finish contractor to … Read more
This year has been the (slightly unexpected) year of our exterior renovation! And, honestly, the house has never felt more us. All the renovations we’ve done to our “Modern Colonial” North Carolina home feel like they represent the elements that I loved so much about our last house in Idaho. There’s this moody exterior with … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosures here. Need ideas for fall? Check out this super simple and quick hello fall decor idea! Hello friends! Happy fall! Today I am sharing another fun “fall” creation with you! We are getting some cooler weather (mostly in the evenings, days are still hot most of … Read more
The next project I tackled in Madison’s apartment was her Living room! If you aren’t familiar with who Madison is or the beginnings of this apartment make-over project, click this link to get caught up! As always, I started by taped it all out so we could have a clear vision of what it would … Read more
I’m going to share one of my favorite video and tutorials on how to add extra shelves to kitchen cabinets. Whoever decided to only put two shelves in kitchen cabinets needs to rethink that decision! It’s such a easy way to organize kitchen cabinets! Seriously. Who couldn’t use more cabinet shelves for better organization? Today, … Read more
Updated: Sep 22, 2024 by Kris Jarrett We’re about halfway through our kitchen remodel, having wrapped up most of the not-so-fun stuff (demo, electrical re-wiring, drywall work, etc.) and starting to put it all back together! Our cabinets were installed last week, and the templating for our countertops was done. Before long, we’ll be tiling, … Read more
Do you love a wreath with a different shape than the traditional round and bright colors? If so, this blog will walk you through how I put this together! Grab a Chicken Wire Wreath! We had a limited supply of these 14″ wreaths years ago and loved them so much that we went ahead and … Read more
Welcome to Veranda Beach. Do you have big plans for the summer? I’m hoping ours will involve warm temps and sunshine, both of which have been muy absent for the past week. I actually dragged out a light winter jacket last Saturday for an outdoor party we attended. Yeesh! Believe it or not, I’m not … Read more
When moving locally or across the country, you may not know it, but some household items are better off in a climate-controlled environment. Expensive furniture, like leather, can be damaged if not taken care of properly, thus resulting in a loss that could’ve otherwise been avoided. In this article, we’ll go into which items are … Read more
Image via Pottery Barn I am normally not one for seasonal or holiday themed decor (obviously Christmas being an exception) – but Halloween has fast become my favorite holiday and time of year and I am HERE FOR IT, y’all. I actually get super into Halloween decor and have a good starting point, but need … Read more