Eliza 1/28/25 Eliza 1/28/25

5 Simple Tips to Reset Your Home

Now that we’re well into January and (finally!) feeling healthy, it’s the perfect time to reset the house.

There’s something about the angle of the sun in January — it feels fresh and crisp, reflecting off the snow and chill outside. After the cozy chaos of the holidays, I love embracing a more minimalistic and clean home. Can you relate?

Here are five tips I use to reset my home and set my family up for success in the new year.

Eliza 10/5/24 Eliza 10/5/24

New project: updating my toddler’s room

It’s official: I’ve started a new project! My daughter is now 2 1/2 and there are aspects of this room that haven't been touched since before she was born. Join me while I update her room!

Eliza 9/26/24 Eliza 9/26/24

How I updated my fall front porch with these simple hacks (without breaking the bank!)

This week I’m updating my front porch for fall. Here are a couple of simple hacks, mostly using what I already had on hand, to upgrade the fall look.

Eliza 9/23/24 Eliza 9/23/24

The Ultimate Family-Friendly Fall Activity: Shelburne Orchards

If you’re looking for the ultimate fall activity for your family, Shelburne Orchards is the place to be! Nestled just outside Burlington, this orchard offers everything you need for a picture-perfect day with your little ones. Here's how to plan your visit like a pro:

Eliza 9/17/24 Eliza 9/17/24

Library transformation: countertops, shelves, and final details

Phew, this summer has been one for the books! Lots of time making memories has meant the library has taken a bit of a backseat. But today I’m calling the Moody Blue Library done! (For now…there is always more I could do!)

Let’s break down the final steps of this library: countertops, shelves, and the final details!

Eliza 5/10/24 Eliza 5/10/24

Library transformation: design details

This week was all about pivots. Between a delayed countertop delivery, poor weather, and a new circular saw to get the hang of, I focused on the design details instead of the countertops, as I had planned. Let’s catch up on some of the finishing details that I worked on to stay on track for the One Room Challenge deadline!

Eliza 5/3/24 Eliza 5/3/24

Library transformation: custom side shelves

Week 5 of the One Room Challenge was devoted to the custom side shelves in our Moody Blue Library. These are meant to bring the base cabinets to the end of each wall for a truly built-in look. Plus, they will provide easy-to-access extra storage for my toddler and all her toys.

Eliza 4/23/24 Eliza 4/23/24

Library transformation: installing the cabinets

We're halfway through the Spring 2024 One Room Challenge, where I've joined a group of fellow DIYers in transforming a room in eight weeks. This week, the goal was to install the cabinets into our Moody Blue Library. Let's recap!

Eliza 4/18/24 Eliza 4/18/24

Library transformation: base cabinets

This week I built the base cabinets for the built-ins in our soon-to-be library. These were RTA (Ready to Assemble) cabinets that I picked up from Lowe’s. Today I’ll run you through how I chose them, my process, as well as their pros and cons.

Eliza 4/12/24 Eliza 4/12/24

Library transformation: paint

This week, I painted the soon-to-be library. If you haven’t yet read my inspiration, I am transforming our downstairs office into a moody blue library.

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