Real Life Story Update 2018 Edition

01/08/2019

Hey friend, want to have a heart to heart? The most important part of Vintage Revivals, surprisingly isnt the Merc, or my post on how to paint furniture. It’s my Real Life Story. It’s been a while since I’ve updated

Sneak Peek at My In-Laws Dream House!

06/27/2017

Happy Tuesday you guys! How are you surviving summer? Things have been so good and crazy over here. We’ve had volleyball camp after volleyball camp for Ives, we’re getting geared up for the renovation on the Merc to start, and

So This Is What Postpartum Depression Looks Like

09/06/2016

Hey friends!! Today we are taking a little detour off of the DIY Express to talk a little real life, hope thats ok! I’m a talker, its how I process things. Everything from a project idea, to life experiences gets

Sweet Baby Boy

08/10/2016

You guys. I just can’t take it anymore! This baby is the greatest thing that happened since canned paint.

Lessons I Learned DIYing a Restaurant Makeover

06/29/2016

Yesterday I finally showed you guys the reveal of Durango’s, our family restaurant that Court and I almost singlehandedly overhauled over the course of a year. Renovating a public space is so so different than doing something in your own

Sleep Challenge Accepted

04/14/2016

Babies, am I right? The first question people ask when you have a new baby is how are they sleeping, and the second is how are you sleeping? I swear even the strangers at Target are concerned about how many

JUST KICK THE BALL!!

02/24/2016

This week I found out that I am one of BHG’s Top 10 Best DIY/Decorating Blogs! (check out the other nominees and vote for your favorite here)  It is just so surreal when stuff like this happens. I look around

Laundry Room Makeover: Before

01/26/2016

WARNING: Embarrassing real life pictures ahead! You guys!!! Holy moly, how has it been so long? I swear the sweet smell of a new baby makes the world spin 15X faster than it did pre-baby. Its just the greatest thing