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Garden Plans for 2022
Chicago’s extended weather forecast is looking very promising and that means it is almost gardening season! I have been researching and planning for over a month now, but it finally feels like an acceptable time to share our garden plans for 2022. If you’re curious about our 2021 plans, you can check out this post. This year, I will be…
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How I Got the CB2 Look on a Budget
As a self-proclaimed interiors enthusiast, I spend a lot of time scrolling the internet for home decor and inspiration. During one of my email blast-prompted scrolling sessions, I came across the floor lamp of my dreams. The only problem was the less than dreamy price – $479. While I fully believe you should save for high quality pieces you love,…
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Mid Century Inspired Office Reveal Spring 2021 ORC
If you have found me through the One Room Challenge, welcome friend! My name is Bridget and I live in the Chicago suburbs with my fiancé, Colin, and our dog, Rigby. We bought our 1958 ranch house in December of 2019 and have had so much fun renovating it on a budget. I would describe my design style as classic…
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Spring 2021 ORC Office Desk Plans
Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 It’s just one week until the big reveal of the Spring 2021 One Room Challenge and we are frantically trying to finish on time! Because of course! It wouldn’t be a One Room Challenge if it didn’t come down to the last minute.…
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Spring 2021 ORC Reupholstering Cane Barrel Back Chairs
Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | We are entering the home stretch of the Spring 2021 One Room Challenge with just two weeks left! This Spring has flown by and I can’t believe it is the second week of June already. Anybody else feel that way?! Home projects will do that…
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Spring 2021 ORC Customizing IKEA IVAR Cabinets
We are officially past the halfway mark of the Spring 2021 One Room Challenge and it feels gooooood! You can catch up on prior work here – Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4. Our office space got a major upgrade this week when Colin installed our “built-ins.” Built-ins are in quotes because the cabinets are free standing with…
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Spring 2021 ORC Framing Mementos
Week 1 LINK | Week 2 LINK | Week 3 LINK It’s week 4 of the One Room Challenge and today we are talking all about framing mementos for your home. When we were dreaming up our office design, we decided that it was important for the office to feel personal. There are many beautiful office spaces on Instagram and…
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Fixing a Beat Up Dresser
Let’s talk about the cost of new furniture. Not only is it expensive, but a lot of newer furniture is poorly made, making it more likely to break. This badly constructed furniture then ends up in landfills and contributes to greenhouse gases. I know that DIYs are not for everyone, but if you have the time and patience, they can…
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Building a Shrub and Perennial Border
Exactly one month ago I wrote about our garden plans, so today I wanted to give you an update. This update is specifically about building a shrub and perennial border along the west side of our yard. I will write another update for the rest of the garden. It all felt a bit much for a single post 🙂 As…
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Spring ’21 ORC How to Convert Hard Wired Lighting
Hello from week 3 of the Spring 2021 One Room Challenge! If this is your first time visiting, you can get caught up with our ORC project here and here. The time is flying by, and Colin and I are working hard on weekdays and weekends to get the office done. This week we touched up the paint and installed…
