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The Best Budget-Friendly Neutral Rugs
Rugs are a perfect way to cozy up a room, add some touches of color or pattern, and tie the space together. However, rugs can be expensive and usually are one of the hardest elements to narrow down just the right look for your space. Today I’ve rounded up some of my favorite neutral rugs that are all under $300 and come in sizes at least 5’x7’ or larger!
Our Fixer Upper: Playroom Makeover Progress
Another project we have been working on lately at home is transforming this extra room on our main floor into a playroom for JW! It’s still a work in progress but SO much better than before- scroll down to see some scary before photos . This is one of the only rooms we didn’t touch AT ALL during our renovation (not even paint) because we really didn’t have a use for it at the time. It makes a perfect playroom because it’s on our main floor right off the entry and living room but still completely separated and able to be hidden when messy (which is always). I have a lot of fun projects in mind to make it even better but just wanted to share the progress so far.
Modern Eclectic Bungalow Bathroom Renovation: Before + After
Today I’m excited to share this modern, eclectic bathroom renovation I designed and completed for a client. The impact we were able to make on this relatively small space is pretty incredible. We had to basically reconfigure the entire space due to the location of the toilet being permanent and the client wanting a walk in shower instead of tub. Due to the slanted ceilings (this home is a bungalow so this upstairs has kind of an attic space feel), we had to get creative with the layout! We ended up using the slanted ceiling as part of the shower and putting the shower on the right side of the bathroom as soon as you walk in. We made the sink the first thing you see straight ahead from the door and then were also able to add a little storage nook in the corner too!
Magic Light Trick: How-To, FAQ, + Best Lights to Use Roundup
As soon as I first came across Nesting With Grace’s magic light trick, I knew I was going to use it non-stop all over my house! Basically this is a quick and inexpensive little hack to use sconces and lights without having to do any electrical wiring at all. You simply attach a battery powered puck light inside of the fixture and then mount it to the wall like normal. It is such a great way to add character and coziness to a space without having to pay an electrician or do something super permanent either! I’ve now done this trick several times throughout my home and for clients, so here’s what I’ve learned so far:
Little Boy's Classic Americana Nautical Bedroom
If you’ve been following along with my design projects over the past year, you may remember this sweet little girl’s room update with gingham bedding and floral wallpaper. Next up, it was her brother’s turn for a little room revamp! We updated this little boy’s bedroom with some wallpaper, sconces, and a few pieces of wall decor to pull everything together and give it a little more of a grown-up feel that he will be able to continue to grow into! I love how the "faux shiplap” wallpaper turned out and you really would never know it’s not real until you get super close! Instead of lamps, we added these brass sconces which go perfectly with the nautical theme of the bedroom.
How to Assemble An Easy No-Bake Dessert Board
One of my entertaining go-tos are my quick and easy dessert boards! I love dessert but hate baking so this is the perfect solution for me. Everything used is pre-made and was available in the bakery section at my local grocery. I just simply took items out of the package, cut up, and arranged all together on a pretty tray! You really can easily customize this with a variety of different baked goods, desserts, and sweet treats or by doing a certain color-scheme or theme if you need to!
Our Next Fixer Upper: Boutique Hotel + Distillery
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make this a reality, but we have great support and are excited to make this dream a reality for our investors, partners, and the town! The project will include a boutique hotel, distillery, and restaurant that will focus on providing the essential Kentucky experience to our guests and our local community. Just like with The Amsden and our home, I'll be taking you along every step of the way through the renovation and design process so you can see the transformation (and then come celebrate with us and see it in person when it opens)!
Galentine's Day 2020 at The Amsden
Another year celebrating with so many lovely ladies at our Galentine’s Day event and another big THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made this a success! This celebration is one of my favorite events to host and the support of the community overwhelms me with gratitude every year!