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How to Limewash Faux Brick Wallpaper and Add Texture

Can you really limewash faux brick? Two summers ago I tackled our entire front exterior brick and changed it up completely. Two years later, I still absolutely love it! Best thing I could have done to change the entire look of our house. It brightened it up so much and really brought it up to date. But don't take my word for it, go check it out! So, when the electric fireplace insert landed on my front porch from Amazon, :) and had red brick lining the inside, I knew I had to change it up. ... continue reading...


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Easy How to Build a Fireplace Hearth and Mantel-Part 3

Limewash faux brick fireplace in master bedroom

Let's build a fireplace hearth and mantel! For simplicity, I've divided this up into 3 parts: The base. The encasement. The hearth and mantel. Ok. Hopefully by now your dream of having a fireplace in your bedroom is becoming a reality! Are you making it happen? I hope so!! I know you will absolutely love it! So, enough of my chatter, let's get to it! EASY HOW TO BUILD A FIREPLACE HEARTH AND MANTEL -Part 3 Materials Needed: (Listed below are the materials needed for the ENTIRE "Build a ... continue reading...


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Easy How to Build a Fireplace Encasement-Part 2

Girl standing in front of fireplace with black bag

Let's build a fireplace encasement! For simplicity, I've divided this up into 3 parts: The base. The encasement. The mantel and hearth. Have you always dreamt of having a fireplace in your bedroom? But really--how hard would that be to build, right? Turns out, not hard at all! Here it is--Step Two to my Building a Fireplace Series! You've got this! Let's go! EASY HOW TO BUILD A FIREPLACE ENCASEMENT-Part 2 Materials Needed: (Listed below are the materials needed for the ENTIRE "Build a ... continue reading...


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Easy How to Build a Fireplace-Part 1 Building the Base

Master bedroom with fireplace and comfy chair

Let's build a fireplace surround! For simplicity, I've divided this up into 3 parts: The base. The encasement. The mantel and hearth. I have always loved the idea of a fireplace in my bedroom. But how easy is it to add something like that? Not as hard as I thought! Turns out, it's actually very easy! And the benefits! Oh, we love it. So cozy and warm.... EASY HOW TO BUILD A FIREPLACE-Part 1 Building the Base Materials Needed: (Listed below are the materials needed for the ENTIRE "Build ... continue reading...


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An Easy How To Install Craftsman Trim Tutorial

Master bedroom with craftsman trim and mid century modern style decor

If you've been here a while, you know I've been busy on the master bedroom makeover. This renovation has been a process of changing everything from the floor to the ceiling. Literally! So, of course, that means changing out the trim too. My go-to trim? Craftsman Trim. I love the chunkiness of craftsman trim and the fact that it's timeless-is perfect. Our home was built in 2005 and I have slowly (but it's happening) been changing out all of our builder's-grade trim to craftsman trim. As I've ... continue reading...


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