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One Room Challenge: Playroom Makeover Week 4 Update: DIY Stenciled Wallpaper using Silhouette Cameo
Well I feel like I don’t have a ton of progress to share this week even though I actually HAVE made a ton of progress this week, it’s just all about halfway done and not very attractive for photos! We are kind of in the phase of the makeover where I have about 10 projects going at once and the room is a hot mess: paint cans everywhere, ladders, toys and regular decor thrown everywhere, walls stripped down and covered in painter’s tape. But despite the mess we are making a little more progress every day!
Summer Fresco Steak Tacos
Tacos have always been one of our favorite quick summer meals and it seems like we’ve been eating some version of these at least once a week lately! This recipe is for super simple yet delicious summer steak tacos piled with tons of fresh ingredients and flavors. You can use any kind of steak really for this recipe but flank steak works best. We actually went ahead and grilled a one pound flank steak and even had half left over for extra recipes (steak salads anyone?)! You can really customize this recipe with your favorite toppings but I like to keep it simple so all the ingredients and flavors can really shine! Let me know how you like them!
One Room Challenge: Playroom Makeover Week 3 Update: Lights + DIY Chalkboard
We made some good progress this week in the playroom: we have LIGHT, we completed the DIY house chalkboard, and we finalized the plans for built-ins and shelves. I’m loving the light and although I was concerned about it hanging down too low, it ended up being perfect for the space and isn’t in the way at all. But as with all old houses, when you fix one problem, you create more. Now we do have a few holes in the drywall from where our electrican had to cut in to run the electric (since this room had not ever had an overhead light. Hopefully we can fix those this weekend (we are going to try to patch it ourselves so I’ll let you know how that goes!).
5 Desserts Perfect for Memorial Day Weekend!
Even though we may not have a big traditional memorial day cookout or party this year, it doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate with some yummy food! I’ve gathered up 5 easy and delicious recipes I’ve shared over the years that would be perfect for your memorial day festivities, no matter how intimate the celebration! Find all the recipes + details below! Let me know if you try one and which is your favorite!
SHOP Handpainted Vases by Gathered Living!
I had so much fun painting and designin vases for our Mother’s Day shop, so I decided to do another round! Here is my latest collection of handpainted vases available for purchase. If you miss out on your favorite, don’t worry, I will continue to release a new batch every couple of weeks! Click the link to shop below! Which style is your favorite?
One Room Challenge: Playroom Makeover - Week 2
Well the room doesn’t look a whole lot different YET but I feel like I still made a lot of progress this week! I have pretty much nailed down all the big design decisions and the layout of the room. Check out my IGTV video here for a behind the scenes look at the entire space and my plans for each wall/area. Below I’m sharing a design board I have put together with my selections so far and more details on each section!
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Classic Black + White Silhouette Prints- Order Your Custom Prints!
These custom silhouettes were such a hit for mother’s day that I have decided to continue to add them year-round in the Baby + Child section of our shop! These make such a great gift and I love the classic look!
All orders are customized by the talented Ashley at Rainwater Photography. You will receive an email to submit your own photo (with instructions) after purchasing. From there, Ashley will work her magic (allow about 1 week turnaround time), then you will recieve your digital files! You can use these files to print as many copies as you like, in whatever sizes, or types of prints you prefer!
DIY Giant Playroom Chalkboard on a Budget
I kept seeing these cute chalkboard walls in the rooms I was saving for inspiration for our playroom makeover and fell in love with the idea of an oversized chalkboard to fill one of the walls. We decided to tackle this project ourselves, as I wasn’t able to find a pre-made chalkboard like this for a good price. This entire project cost about $30 to make (assuming you already have the tools you need!). Below I’m laying out what supplies you need and step by step instructions for this easy project! You really could make this other shapes as well besides the house shape if you want! It’s such a fun and functional way to fill an empty way in a nursery, kid’s room, or playroom!