Installing Our Laminate Flooring – Our DIY House
Learn how to install laminate flooring with this step-by-step tutorial and video. It’s a great DIY that can give your home a massive refresh!
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Our DIY House: Modern Farmhouse Paint Colours
Take a tour of Our DIY House and learn what paint colours we’ve used to create our eclectic modern farmhouse look!
2016 Home Tour: Our DIY House
Welcome to my official 2016 home tour! I realized that I haven’t given you a tour of my entire house – including those sometimes forgotten rooms like the laundry room and bathrooms – since last year, so I thought today was a great time to post an update. If you’ve been reading my blog for…
DIY Porch Columns + Working On The Curb Appeal of Our DIY House
This was the summer of “let’s work on curb appeal“. In my head I’d skip outside, dig up the perfect little flower beds in a day (maybe two days?), my hubby would slap up the simple porch columns in an afternoon, and I’d have everything painted and ready for the following weekend. HA HA HA….
Our DIY House: 2015 Home Tour
It’s that time again – time for to give you a glimpse into Our DIY House for a yearly home tour! Please come in, grab yourself a cup of coffee and let me show you around. What kind of coffee would you like? A vanilla latte? My specialty! I’ve teamed up with some blogging friends who…
Our DIY House: How We Built A Home From Foundation to Finishing on Our Own (Video)
In 2012, after 6 years of living in our tiny Garage House (if you missed it, here’s the grand tour), we decided to begin construction on a new, larger home on our acreage – “Our DIY House”. We broke ground during the first week in August of 2012. It was challenging, exhilerating, growing, frustrating, fun……
Our Small Entry: Before And After – Our DIY House
We have a slightly awkward shaped, narrow entry hall in Our DIY House. When you walk into our home, you’ll see a hallway leading straight to the kitchen directly in front of you, and to the right of that are our stairs. It took me almost a year to sort out the best way to…
Our DIY House: The Progress (Taking It One Room at a Time)
It’s hard to believe that a year and a half has gone by since we started building Our DIY House. What a long process, an exciting adventure, and a labour of love! I thought it was time to post a quick update on where we are now with our home. We’ve done a LOT, but…
Little A’s Sunny Woodland Nursery – Our DIY House
It feels so good to get rooms completely decorated! That seems to be how I’ve been working best as we slowly finish Our DIY House: one room at a time. Little A’s room is probably my most favourite room so far – it’s fun & happy with so many simple DIY elements! I’m also happy…
My Colourful Craft Room Office – Our DIY House
When we lived in our Garage House, my “craft room” was our tiny kitchen table and my “office” was a little 5 foot wide nook by the kids’ bedroom. They were not ideal spaces, but I managed to create a lot of fun things in those teeny tiny spots. When we were designing our new…
Our (Almost Finished) DIY Vintage Industrial Kitchen – Our DIY House #FinishYourKitchen
We spend a whole lot of time in our kitchen. Not only do we share family meals there, but the girls and I do crafts on the kitchen table, we have chats next to the island, and I day dream while washing pots (after a ceiling-high stack has piled next to the sink, of course)….
Our “Rustic Glam Farmhouse” Living Room – Our DIY House
This reveal should be titled “Our ‘Rustic Glam Farmhouse’ Living Room (With A Little Bit of Boho & Country Thrown In)”. As much as I tried to stay true to my original mood board for our living room design, I couldn’t help but add in touches of whimsy through bright pops of yellow and fun…
Building Our Fireplace: Installing the Slate Split-Face Tile – Our DIY House
This has GOT to be one of my most favourite features of our new, DIY home: this gorgeous, custom fireplace that we designed and built. It was a ton of work, but I think it totally sets the stage for our living room and I’m so very proud of it.
Building Our Fireplace: The DIY Mantel – Our DIY House
One of my most favourite features in Our DIY House is our fireplace. It’s THISCLOSE to being done – I’m waiting on the cleaning fairy to sprinkle me with motivational fairy dust so that I can clean the slate surround and seal it. We’ve already had our first fire in it and it was glorious….
Finishing our Stair Railings (+ More Peeks at Our Almost-Finished Home) – Our DIY House
At the risk of sounding whiny, the last few days have been pretty rough around here. A mini surgery (nothing too serious) and some other health issues have left me looking for my DIY and my writing mojo. I’ve lost both, I fear. I suppose it’s for the best. Anyone who’s experienced a major renovation…
Moving Into Our DIY House
We’ve spent the last week moving and settling into Our DIY House and I’m feeling a mixture of relief, sheer bliss, and exhaustion. The big stuff (appliances and beds) were all moved in one day, and the smaller things have been moved little by little throughout the week. We finally finished the kid’s shower yesterday…
Painting Doors with a Streak-Free Finish (+ Where We Found Our Gorgeous Shaker Style Doors) – Our DIY House
Our DIY House is in the home stretch and I’m so excited I can barely contain myself! This has been by far the biggest DIY project of my entire life and I’m sure it will be worth it in the end, but right now my hubby and I are so very tired. We’re working on…
Planning Our Family Kitchen – Our DIY House
One of the areas I’m most excited about in Our DIY House is our kitchen. I love to cook and bake and the kitchen is where we often spend time together as a little family. I’ve always loved classic, white cottage kitchens, but I also like to be creative and think a little outside of…
How to Paint Fan Blades Like a Pro (+ A Tour of Our DIY House’s Light Fixtures)
I thought long and hard about the light fixtures for Our DIY House. To me, light fixtures are a huge part of the decor of a room. They can really set a mood! We purchased most of our light fixtures through our account with Direct Buy. Want my honest opinion on this club? I think…
Mood Board: Colourful Boho Craft Room & Office – Our DIY House
Currently, my “craft room” is my kitchen table (shared with our microwave and Hubby’s stash of paperwork) and my office is a 5 foot wide nook right next to Little C’s room (shhhhhhh… don’t type too loud)! Needless to say, I’m ecstatic about having an office/craft room on the main floor of Our DIY House…
Painting Our Home: How to Paint a House Quickly & Easily – Our DIY House
Guess what?! We are THISCLOSE to having Our DIY House entirely painted! We only have a hallway and one more room to go. The entire process has taken us about a week. I’d love to say that I completely DIY’d this project, but it’s been more like “WTKWMFAHDIT” (Watching the Kids While My Friends and…
Choosing the Paint: How to Pick Paint Colours for an Entire House – Our DIY House
Paint colour can set the mood for a room. It can give off a relaxed vibe or an energetic vibe. Colours can make a person feel things in an instant. I’m a big fan of colour. I’ve loved all sorts of crazy colours ever since I was little, and one of my favourite units in…
Mood Board: Rustic Glam Master Suite Retreat – Our DIY House
A master bedroom suite should be a place to relax, to dream and to retreat… especially when you have young children that demand your attention all day long! I haven’t had a place to retreat to in a very long time (except for the bathroom in our Garage House, which is less than glamourous). Our…
Mood Board: Sunny Woodland Nursery – Our DIY House
I’m excited about every single room in our new house (because we’ll actually have rooms for individual things and people), but this nursery for Baby A is one of my favourites. Baby A has never had her own room (because our current Garage House is too small for that). This new “sunny woodland” sunny woodland”…
Mood Board: Bright Jewel Toned Kid’s Bedroom – Our DIY House
One of the first things that Little C said to me when I told her that we were building a new house that would have a new room of her very own was: “I want a purple bedroom. Dark, bright purple.”
Mood Board: Vintage Industrial Cottage Kitchen – Our DIY House
Many, many hours of planning were spent over the kitchen design of Our DIY House. I even Photoshopped various light fixtures into my Ikea kitchen layout to make sure I was happy with the result. I spent days deciding between an island and a peninsula (I chose an island), and I stared endlessly at kitchen…
Mood Board: Rustic Glam Farmhouse Living Room – Our DIY House
Within the next couple of weeks, I’d like to share with you my decor ideas for all of the rooms in Our DIY House. With our drywall scheduled to be finished this week, we’ll soon be on to painting and finishing (hooray)! My dear hubby chuckles at me as I put together the decor ideas…
Constructing a New House with Vintage Charm – Our DIY House
After 6 years of living in our tiny Garage House (if you missed it a couple of weeks ago, here’s the grand tour), we decided to begin construction on a new, larger home on our acreage – “Our DIY House”. We broke ground during the first week in August of 2012, and now we are…
Living Small: Our Interim Garage-House – Our DIY House
The year is 2006. It’s August and my new husband of 5 months and I are looking for a new home to buy. He’s tired of living in a rental in town and dealing with cranky neighbors. We want to buy something small and inexpensive – and we’re ready to renovate. After almost buying a…
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Modern Coastal Living Room Makeover with DIY Shiplap Fireplace & Office Nook | Our Little Lake House
Sean and I are making over the living room in our lake house rental from boring and awkward to an modern coastal living room with a DIY shiplap fireplace and adorable office nook. I’m sharing this months-long renovation from start to finish!
My DIY Studio Tour: A Boho Farmhouse Photography, Videography & Craft Space
I’ve finished renovating my boho farmhouse styled photography, videography & craft studio, and I’m so excited to share it here with you today! This is my new space to work, be creative, and try out new crafty ideas. Ready for a tour?
Make a Gorgeous DIY Wall Plant Shelf from IKEA Baskets
Do you have a boring, blank wall you need to fill? Look no further than this DIY project that’s both easy and oh-so-pretty. I’m talking about creating a charming DIY wall plant shelf using inexpensive IKEA baskets and a touch of creativity. Not only does this project add visual appeal to any room, but it…
How to Make DIY Linen Spray for the Freshest Smelling Sheets
Are you craving that fresh laundry scent even when your bedding isn’t fresh out of the dryer? Well, you’re in luck because I have a fantastic solution that will leave your sheets smelling divine between washes! Today, I’m sharing my favorite recipe for a DIY linen spray that not only leaves your bedding smelling amazing…
10 Paint Colors I’ll Use Again and Again: Best Paint Colours for Walls
Are you ready to find the best paint colours for your walls but feeling overwhelmed by the endless options? Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered! As a passionate DIYer and home decorator, I’ve tried my fair share of paint colors in my interiors over the years. Today, I’m excited to share with you my top…
How we Built a Backyard Bocce Court (with Typical Dimensions)
Are you ready to transform your backyard into a fun gaming area? Well, get excited because today I’m going to share with you how we created our very own backyard bocce ball court. Not only did we manage to squeeze this gem into our cozy lakeside vacation spot, but we did it with style using…
7 DIY Outdoor Decor Makeovers that will Have You Craving Colour Again
Get ready to be inspired as I dive into 7 amazing DIY outdoor decor makeovers that will make you want to inject color and life back into your surroundings. Whether you need small porch ideas or backyard patio ideas, I hope these makeovers will give you tons of DIY outdoor decor ideas for your own…
Trash to Treasure: DIY Plant Table
Hey there! In today’s post, I’m going to upcycle an old wrought-iron table to create a beautiful, colourful piece for my yard. The fun part? I’m making a two-for-one project! I looked at a bunch of DIY plant stand ideas and decided I could combine a beautiful plant stand AND an outdoor patio table for…
The Benefits of Linen Sheets + Why Your Bedroom Needs Them
Are you ready to elevate your sleep experience? Look no further than linen sheets. These luxurious bedding essentials offer a multitude of benefits that go beyond just a good night’s sleep. In this post, I’m sharing all about linen sheets, exploring their cooling effect, breathability, durability, and how combining them with cotton can enhance both…
How We Built a Modern DIY Horizontal Slat Fence
Today, I’m thrilled to share one our latest projects: transforming the look and feel of the outdoor space at our little cabin with a modern DIY horizontal slat fence. We completely renovated our Tiny Lake House last year, but we knew it was time to give the backyard a facelift. So, Sean and I rolled…