- 3 Easy Ways to Gift Wrap a Wine Bottle
Gifting a bottle of bubbly or wine is a perfect gift idea for many on your list! I’ve often felt that handing a host or gift recipient a plain bottle doesn’t feel like an actual gift and needs a little pizzaz. I’ve partnered up with Taittinger to show you three easy ways you can dress… - AMAZON FLUSH MOUNT LIGHTING
A space can be completely transformed with a simple lighting upgrade. Flush mount lighting is a perfect solution for hallways, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms or nearly any other space. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite flush mount lighting options from Amazon that will fit any style or budget. Honing Home is reader-supported. When you… - FREE, DIGITAL PHONE WALLPAPERS – May 2022
It’s gonna be MAY! Can you believe that we’re already five months into 2022?! With each new month, I love to refresh my phone’s wallpaper. May celebrates Mother’s Day and honors Memorial day at the end of the month. This grouping includes wallpapers for both as well as other spring feeling papers! To download, click… - Free, Digital Phone Wallpapers – April 2022
SPRING IS HERE! My second favorite season of the year (Summer will always have my heart) is finally here and I couldn’t be more excited. I love opening the windows and letting the fresh air in. Watching all of the trees and flowers bloom is so energizing and makes it feel a chapter of life… - Complete Outdoor Patio Decor/Furniture Guide
Spring is officially here and I couldn’t be more ready to get outside and freshen up the outdoor deck and patio! Spring through Fall I love waking up, making my tea, letting Cooper out and enjoying the morning on the back porch. To me, there really isn’t a better way to start your day. Between… - Guide: DIY Over-grouted Stone Fireplace
This post is sponsored by Hearth & Home Technologies. In my home growing up, we had a large stone fireplace in our finished basement. The warmth of a fire and the look of stone surrounding it, has always been nostalgic to me. So when I started planning our basement renovation, I knew adding an electric… - DECORATIVE HOLIDAY TREES FOR EVERY STYLE
If I had to pick a favorite seasonal decor item, it would be decorative trees. I love that they range so widely in textiles – wood, metal, stoneware, and other natural materials. They’re perfect styled practically anywhere. In my home, I have them scattered in each room with groupings in my living room and dining… - DIY Slatted Wooden Bath Tray – Sponsored By CakeBread Cellars
I love a good bath – the warm water, bubbles, a large glass of wine, and a candle are the perfect way to unwind from the day. I’ve been on the hunt for a bath tray and couldn’t find anything I loved. So in true DIY fashion, I decided to make one myself! With the… - Bathroom Reveal – JEFFREY COURT CHALLENGE W6
ITS REVEAL DAY!! After six weeks of demo, tiling, and design we now have a new beautiful bathroom! I’m still in disbelief how drastically its transformed. Every inch of the bathroom has been touched and designed to what it is today! I’ve broken down every detail of the space below and can’t wait to hear… - MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM RENOVATION – JEFFREY COURT CHALLENGE W5
This week was a BIG week and tons of visual updates! Up until this week it’s been a lot of building the bones of the bathroom. Now we’re onto the fun part! This week we knocked out the waterproofing system, the ceiling details, and 99% of the tile. We are definitely in the home stretch… - THRESHOLD WITH STUDIO MCGEE – HOLIDAY FINDS
It’s hard to believe that Halloween is officially over and now we’re only one holiday away from CHRISTMAS!! Christmas truly is my favorite time of the year. The holidays bring time with family, magical moments, and spirited homes! Everything Shea McGee touches is gold – so it’s no surprise that her line with Threshold at… - MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM RENOVATION – JEFFREY COURT CHALLENGE W4
This week was all about the bones of the bathroom! I always seem to underestimate the time it takes to demo and then rebuild a space back to a functioning room. But I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel because the bathroom is finally drywalled and ready to be waterproofed!… - DEMO WEEK: PART II – JEFFREY COURT CHALLENGE W3
This week was an exciting week – the best part being the tile delivery from Jeffrey Court! I was able to to see the black hex tile in person but not the remaining pieces: Marble subway, black pencil tile, and white hex. Having all of the tile selections in person, laid out with other elements… - Demo Week: Part I – Jeffrey Court Challenge W2
Demo has officially started in the bathroom and whew its already been a duzy! I first tackled removing the soffit above the shower. With not much trouble we were able to remove all of drywall and framing. Unfortunately, in the process of removing the last board, Cory’s elbow hit the pipe that connects to our… - Main Floor Bathroom Renovation – Jeffrey Court Challenge W1
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT TIME! I am so excited to share that we’re going to be renovating our main floor bathroom over the course of the next six weeks thanks to Jeffery Court! While the final reveal will be posted on 11/10 there will be a weekly blog post and an opportunity to vote for our project… - Custom Cozy Window Seat Nook
With two dormers on our home, we are fortunate to have two nooks that are a perfect place for a window seat. I’ve always dreamed about having a cozy place to curl up and drink a tea or read a book. Cory’s late grandfather loved woodworking and built us one not long after moving in…. - AMAZON FINDS – Neutral HALLOWEEN DECOR
Halloween is an under rated holiday when it comes to decorating but decorating your home for Halloween can be creepy and classy without being tacky. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Halloween decor items from amazon below. Happy shopping witches! Shop the entire list on my Amazon storefront here! –Honing Home is reader-supported. When… - High Quality Custom Window Treatments For Our Dining Room – ALva
Window treatments have always been a sticking point for me and often are for others when designing a space. Most of our home has cheap vinyl blinds. Custom window treatments can be expensive, so we’ve been updating as we renovate each room. Most recently, we updated our dining space and knew we’d be swapping out… - One Room Challenge – W6: starting the built-in’s
After taking last week off, we were ready to get to work on the built-in’s! When planning out the wall I thought through all options – building everything from scratch or purchasing prebuilt cabinets for the base. With current lumber prices, I opted for these unfinished upper cabinets from Home Depot. Each cabinet ran us… - Our Wisconsin Family Vacation – Madison/Dells
Every other year we go on a week long vacation with Cory’s side of the family. In previous years we’ve gone to Pensacola, FL and Lake Norris, TN. This year we ventured eight hours north to the Muscoda, WI area and stayed in this beautiful airbnb! Before going on a trip I love doing a… - One Room Challenge – W4: Arch Wall reveal
It’s week four – which means we are at the halfway point in the One Room Challenge! While we have gotten a lot done, it still feels like there is a lot on the list. In the coming weeks we plan to begin the built-in wall and tackle some of the finishing work (the most… - One Room Challenge – W3: Built-in Plans
It’s that time for the week three recap! Being honest with you, there wasn’t a ton of progress made this week. We’re about to the half way point and that’s typically where I lose steam. So this week we are going to talk all things built-in’s because that’s next on the list! I have been… - Must Have Faux Plants from Target
Normally I recommend real plants for your space but sometimes different areas of your home don’t allow for them to thrive. Bathrooms, kitchens, basements are all the perfect opportunity to add faux plants to bring in life! –Honing Home is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission…. - One Room Challenge- W2: Progress update
This weeks focus was all things wall trim and wall texture! I was able to finish up the drywall on the dining room side of the arch and add the wall texture. With Cory’s help, we were able to knock out the arch trim with this flexible trim we ordered from amazon which ended up… - One Room Challenge – W1: Dining Room Mood Board
If you’ve been around for the past few months you’ll know I started renovating our dining room and it has been quite the process. When the One Room Challenge announced its dates for the Spring Challenge, I knew it would be the accountability I needed to finish the space within the next eight weeks. I… - 2021 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s day is Sunday, May 9th and is less than two weeks away now. It’s the perfect opportunity to tell the ‘Mom’ in your life, how special they are. If you’re stumped what to buy for your Mother-in-law or your dog mom bestie, I’ve got you covered with plenty of gift ideas in all price… - 4 patio must haves
With spring officially here, we are spending more time outside and enjoying our outdoor living spaces. Your patio should be an extension of your home and is great opportunity to implement your personal design style. I want to sit on my patio and feel like I’m on vacation! By adding a few design elements, you… - Becoming a Better Thrifter – My Top 3 Thrift Tips
Thrifting can be overwhelming – most stores are aisles and aisles of cluttered pieces. BUT thrifting can be very rewarding if you keep a few key tips in mind while shopping. I’ve filled my home with beautiful pieces for a fraction of the price you’d pay at a retail store. To me a piece feels… - 5 Things I Would Have Done Differently – Kitchen Edition
Our kitchen renovation was the first major project we did after purchasing our home in 2015. The listing picture (below) shows it was stuck a few decades behind. We knew immediately that we wanted to remove the soffit (space above the cabinets) and wanted to go lighter overall. Unfortunately, we made a lot of decisions…
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