Let's Just Build a House!

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We are newlyweds building our forever (and first!) home. Our blog follows every step of the way. We will DIY what we can along the way to save a few bucks and make the home our own.

Countryfolk

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Yep, this is a rusty old bed spring tied to the back of the 4-wheeler. Let's say it together, ready? Hillbilly!

We are country folk now. This is how we country folk down here in southern Illinois grade the dirt and get it ready for the next step that is grass! Woohoo!
We picked up the bed springs for 1 whole
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Just in case you aren't sure what to buy me... Summer wants..

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My birthday is coming up real quick. And although birthdays are not as exciting and party-girl as they used to be...I am looking forward to the 28th year and all it will bring.
If you have been scouring the internet and the shopping malls trying to decide what to buy me, worry no more...
1. Sperrys. I just love a...

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Fashionably Late: Planting Succulents

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Just like Gabbi @ RetroRanchReno, I am late to the succulent planting party. I’d just like to think I am fashionably late! 
I picked up a few itty bitty succulents when I visited the gorgeous Hornbaker’s Gardens in Princeton, IL with my momma this past weekend. We need a little bit of green added in our home.
Itt...

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Workin' it.

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Well, Happy Friday to you friends!!

You can find me (and a bunch of other chic ladies!) workin' it here today!

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Dream Kitchen! With Electrolux Suite Design

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One of the most exciting and important parts of planning and building our home was designing the kitchen. The kitchen is the center of the home when we have friends over, each evening after work, and surely on weekends. We are cooking in it, cleaning in it, or just hanging out in our kitchen. We spend a lot of time...

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A Dr. Seuss Baby Shower for TWINS!

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My sister-in-law and her husband are expecting. Not just one baby...oh no... TWO babies.
This past Sunday I co-hosted a baby shower with my Mother-in-Law in their honor.
She requested Dr. Seuss, specifically "Thing 1 & Thing 2" as the baby shower theme. So we took it and ran.
(If I were a super fab blogger I would...

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Friday Show Tell: Introducing my favorite thrift store purchase EVER.

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I've already told you about our DIY Pinterest inspired projects  (Easy Wreaths here & DIY Mercury Glass here) we worked on during my "weekend of dreams" with friends in Peoria Illinois. We pretty much acted like old grannies, crafting, drinking wine, eating, gossipping... and one of my favorite...

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DIY Mercury Glass

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Last week I shared with you my Easy Breezy Beautiful Wreath that I DIYed while having a pinterest party weekend and spent a weekend with 3 of my bestest friends ever. We also did another project that turned out to be messy...but fun.

DIY Mercury Glass!

What you need:
White vinegar
Water
Spray bottle
Krylon Looking Glass...

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Finally Friday: Easy breezy stick wreath Pinterest in Peoria recap!

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Hello Finally Friday! Last Friday I hit the road right after work and headed 2.5 hours northwest to Peoria Illinois--where two of my very best friends live, and another one was meeting us for “Pinteresting in Peoria” a.k.a.  weekend of dreamsBasically we spent the entire weekend thrifting, shopping,...

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BHI Start Fresh Buy New: Sponsored

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Living in a newly built home has probably more benefits than I can even list. Today, thanks to BHI Start Fresh Buy NewI have the chance to share my top 3 with you!


1. Energy efficient & lower utility bills
Newly built homes seem to be much more energy efficient. When we moved to our new home, we not only...

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