An In-Progress Console
I mentioned a few weeks ago that Corey and I got a copy of Ana White’s new book and that we had half a million things that we wanted to make out of it (that may be a slight exaggeration, but you get my...
View ArticleAn (Almost) Finished Console
Remember last week when I shared that Corey and I were building a console but it was far, far from finished? Well, it’s done now! We finally got our butts in gear and got it put together and painted,...
View ArticleDIY Bar Cart From a $30 Television Stand
I have always loved the idea of a bar cart – they’re gorgeous, functional, and who wouldn’t feel fancy making themselves a drink from a piece of furniture made specifically for holding all your...
View ArticleCreating With the Stars Round 2 Project: Knockoff
Edit: I just got word that our tutorial post goes up tomorrow instead of today. Sorry about the confusion – and the lack of a post. Please check back with East Coast Creative tomorrow to see the whole...
View ArticleDIY West Elm-Inspired Wood Tiled Dresser
Do you ever have those moments when you’re walking through your favorite store and see something you just have to have…and then you check the price tag? And it makes you want to cry? Because that...
View ArticleScalloped Kitchen Chairs
When Corey and I originally moved into this house over a year and a half ago (!), I honestly thought we would never use the little breakfast nook in the kitchen. I mean, honestly. We’d lived in nothing...
View ArticlePaint it Black
Remember when I showed you guys this super cute vanity we scored on Craigslist? And how it finally (!) filled up that empty space in our bedroom? Well, I hate it. Seriously. I’ve considered burning it...
View ArticleUpgrading Our China Cabinet
When we bought this china cabinet for out kitchen a while back, we were so excited to finally have some extra storage in our kitchen. It only ran us $40 (plus the cost of paint) and it has served us...
View ArticleEasy IKEA Hack: DUKTIG Play Kitchen
I have a problem. My kid has a nicer kitchen than I do. If you follow me on Instagram you’ve likely already seen a billion photos of this kitchen because it’s where Jackson now spends 90% of his time....
View ArticleIKEA Hack: LATT Play Table
It seems that we’ve started a tradition of semi-DIY birthday gifts for Jackson. Last year it was his Ikea play kitchen… …and this year it’s a brand new play table! The idea was born for this table when...
View ArticleDIY Bar Cart
This post is sponsored by Wagner, and all opinions are 100% mine. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Love & Renovations! You guys. I’m so excited to be here sharing this with you today!...
View ArticleJackson’s Big Boy Bed
Can I just be honest with you for a second? I dreaded the transition to a big boy bed. Like, I was terrified of it. For the last year or so, every time I pictured us moving Jackson out of his crib I...
View ArticleIKEA NORNAS Sideboard Makeover
Alternately titled: How to make decisions about a room when you have no idea what you’re doing in said room. It seems that this is my specialty lately. We’ve had this sideboard sitting in our living...
View ArticleDIY Outdoor Furniture
This summer, I am loving spending more time in our backyard. We’ve been slowly working on upgrading it throughout the last few months to make it more enjoyable, and it’s finally turning into a space...
View ArticleOur IKEA Sofa – 6 Years Later
Y’all, this IKEA sofa review has been about 6 years in the making. Almost every time I share photos of our living room, I get questions about where we got our sofa, and when I say it’s from IKEA...
View ArticleHow to Repair Scratched Furniture
Is it just me, or do you have some furniture in your house that’s looking a little, um, worn? Are you looking for a solution to how to repair scratched furniture without losing your mind? Maybe you’ve...
View ArticleDIY Kid Picnic Table
This post is sponsored by Wagner and contains affiliate links, but all opinions are my own. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Friends, over the last few months I’ve slowly been learning...
View ArticleWe Have a Couch!
Y’all, I don’t know if I can adequately express to you how amazing it is to have a big, comfy couch in my living room after living for nearly three weeks without one. I mean, I realize this is...
View ArticleDIY Console Table for the Entry
One thing I always lamented not having in our old house was an actual entryway. I’ve always dreamed of a sprawling entry with hooks and a bench and a cozy feel that says “hey, you’re home!” But,...
View ArticleHow to Paint Furniture (Easy Tips & Tricks)
Friends, I’m sure if you’re anything like me, you have plenty of furniture in your house that functions just fine for your family but that you don’t love the look of. We’ve all got those not-so-pretty...
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