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Projects & DIY

Posted in Christmas, Decor, Holidays, Projects & DIY

{DIY} Twig Tree with Faux Shiplap Background

Hi! I am at home listening to All Sons and Daughters while my baby naps. The air is warm, the…

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Posted in Projects & DIY

DIY: How To White Wash Walls

Today is a scary and hillariously exciting day. Why you may ask? Well, today you get to see my first…

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Posted in Decor, Furniture Makeover, Kitchen, Projects & DIY, Thrifted Finds

The Farmhouse Hutch Reveal Painted in MMS Grain Sack

I am so pleased to share with you this sweet painted farmhouse hutch in MMS Grain Sack. It is a…

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Posted in Flowers, Projects & DIY

DIY Fall Floral Arrangment Tutorial on Wayfair

Good Day! We are enjoying some much missed sunshine this morning. Our internal clocks are all a little off yet…

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Posted in Decor, Our Bedroom, Projects & DIY

Stripping Our Antique Door

Earlier this summer I shared a few shots of our closet door on a “barn door” track. The track actually came…

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Posted in Projects & DIY, The Cottage, Thrifted Finds

The Farmhouse Hutch {Thrifted Finds}

Two days ago Matt and I picked up this farmhouse hutch through a Kijiji sale. It was $80, and offers…

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Posted in Projects & DIY

The Handmade Wood Box

I shared a few shots of this handmade wood box and today I thought I would show you how I built the…

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Posted in Projects & DIY

The Reupholstery Process: A Beginner’s How to Guide

Today I am going to share with you the behind the scenes of the Ticking Chair Makeover aka the Oma…

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Posted in Decor, Furniture Makeover, Our Bedroom, Projects & DIY

Ticking Chair Reveal {Farmhouse Style Makeover}

Several years ago we inherited a chair from Matt’s brother. It had seen better days, and was rather wobbly. The…

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Posted in Projects & DIY

Today, I Bought Gimp Trim!

So, if you follow me on facebook or instagram, then you have been privy to a project I started over…

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Posted in Living Room, Projects & DIY, The Cottage

Adding Built Ins in the Living Room

We are making some progress in the living room with the built ins. We had originally planned to do this…

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Posted in Bathrooms, Decor, Furniture Makeover, Projects & DIY

Tall White Cottage Cabinet {DIY}

On Wednesday we spent time building some much needed storage. My goodness does it feel wonderful to have a place…

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Posted in Projects & DIY

No Sew {Scrappy} Bunting

I love bunting. There is something so charming about a row of beautiful textiles adding whimsy and life to a…

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Posted in Projects & DIY, The Cottage

Our Family Garden Plot

I love gardening. I love flowers and fruit and vegetables. I love it all! I don’t even mind having to…

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Posted in Furniture Makeover, Projects & DIY, Thrifted Finds

The Lockers {Thrifted Finds}

I was so excited when Matt sent me a text from a college sale saying: “Do you want?” With a…

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Posted in Projects & DIY, The Cottage

Creating a Beautiful Outdoor Space

2 Summers ago we added a very good sized deck to the back of the addition. We have used it…

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Posted in Free to Be, Projects & DIY

Link Party Countdown, Lockers and a Playset

It’s 2 weeks until our first official link party! Be there or be square!! Come and link up! I’m so excited…

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Posted in Kids Rooms, Projects & DIY, The Boys' Room, The Cottage

Land of Nod Inspired Bunks

I am excited to share our DIY bunk beds today! We built these for our 2 boys, and they just…

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Posted in Bathrooms, Projects & DIY, The Cottage

Reclaimed Pallet Wall

A long while back {about 2 years ago}I shared some snippets of a reclaimed pallet wall I started while Matt was…

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Posted in Projects & DIY, The Cottage

Open Cabinet Transformation

I’ve had fun refreshing the kitchen! It feels like a completely new space in a lot of ways, and I…

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Posted in Living Room, Projects & DIY, The Cottage

Stud Free! (our new living room)

Be prepared this is a wordy post! But there are pretty pictures too. ****   ****   ****   I…

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Posted in Living Room, Projects & DIY, The Cottage

Our Fireplace {update}

We put a wood burning fireplace in the addition last year when we were at the framing stage. The last…

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Posted in Projects & DIY

Blue+White Check Stockings

Over Christmas holidays I decided it was time to update our stockings. Matt and I had dollar store stockings from…

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Posted in Projects & DIY, The Cottage

Progress in the Boys Room

So, Matt and I got to work over the tail end of Thanksgiving weekend. Monday morning I said ” Do…

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I'm Ashlea- a wife, mama, and diy enthusiast with a passion for affordable design, and grace filled living. I am so glad you are here!

Follow along as I share little bits of my journey as a mother of four, flower farmer, and daydreamer who is passionate about making a house a home.

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Recent Posts

  • An {unintended} Hiatus From Blogging
  • Finishing the Backsplash and Choosing Paint Colors! One Room Challenge Week 2
  • One Room Challenge: Our English Country Inspired Kitchen
  • December
  • DIY Desk Build Part 2: Progress and Paint!

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Recent Posts

  • An {unintended} Hiatus From Blogging
  • Finishing the Backsplash and Choosing Paint Colors! One Room Challenge Week 2
  • One Room Challenge: Our English Country Inspired Kitchen
  • December
  • DIY Desk Build Part 2: Progress and Paint!

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