Kitchen Refresh (Part 1)

We finally Finished our Kitchen Refresh Guys!! I could not be Happier with the outcome. It was a work in progress for what seemed like forever but it was SO worth it! We did a kitchen reno about 4 years ago on a budget but still had so many things that didn't make the cut, due to time and money. TIGHT budget, y'all know what I mean? We like to save a little and then do a little, so it was finally time to finish a few other things on our list and I was so excited to get started.

We did several things during this refresh but the thing that made the MOST impact was adding the back splash and new open shelving. The first thing I noticed was how much brighter and open the kitchen looked right off the bat. Another small change with big impact was raising the cabinets about 3 inches. So many of y'all said "don't do it!!" BUT y'all I love it! The main reason was to give more counter space and create the look of taller ceilings since our kitchen only has 8 foot ceilings. It always felt so closed in and dark over the counter tops. I really felt like by raising the cabinets it would create more space between them and allow so much more light in. And y'all it really did!

Next was to Simplify the shelving, less is more!

In our first kitchen reno, we took down cabinets off the wall and added 2 rows of open shelving around the window. But honestly, I just wasn't ever happy with them completely. The wall looked cluttered to me and again made the ceilings look lower. I really wanted to simplify and create a more minimalistic look. So this go around, I used the reclaimed wood shelving and only used one shelf. I took ta rip over to Southern Accents in Cullman and found the perfect old beam they cut in half for me to create the exact shelves i wanted! I was beyond excited to put a small piece of history in our kitchen.

With the Single Shelf I am able to use taller decor which opens opportunity to more decor options, plus elongates the height of the wall making the ceilings appear taller. Looking back, I am so glad I chose a more minimalistic appearance.

Last but not least, we FINALLY added a back splash. If you hang around in stories on Instagram, you know the dilemma we had of choosing and compromising on a back splash we both loved. We finally settled on a brick tile that we found at Lowe's. I wanted real brick and Tyler wanted a subway tile, so this was the perfect compromise for us together. AND the best part is it was affordable. I used a white grout on it and could not be happier with how it turned out.

The tile seems to pull the light into the kitchen, which I am so thankful for.

My goal for this space was to create an open, inviting space that had a clean, simplistic feel to it while at the same time adding a touch of warmth and character with warm wood tones. It was so fun to work on this project and see my vision come to life after so much planning.

I can't wait to share more details of the project in another post and I hope this inspired you in some way for any projects you may be working on. You can subscribe here to not miss any future post or projects!

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Vintage Mirror Gallery Wall

We all have those things we collect or cant help ourselves and just have to have one more. That, for me, is beautiful vintage mirrors!I love them so much and have been collecting them for years! If I am being honest, I Probably have just a few too many but hey!! Whose keeping count? lol. There is just something about the way that mirrored glass ages over time, the detail of the wood, the history of it..that just sucks me in and gives me all the feels. A few years ago, I pulled all my mirrors out of the barn and carefully picked out each one I wanted to display! What better way to showcase them than to create a fun gallery wall with all my favorites!?

It's about the ONLY space in my house that I haven't changed up over the years because I love it so much and you guys always love it too! I always get a ton of questions from each of you about where I got them and truthfully I got them everywhere! lol. Some I snagged at our Vintage Pickin events we host ( if you don't know about those click here!You're missing out!), some from flea markets, antique stores, etc.! But a new way I have found to source vintage items especially in a quarantine is on Etsy! There is so many great vintage items you can source on there. So, I thought I would put together a list of a few items I found for you guys! If you can't get out and thrift and feed that vintage habit maybe this round up will help!

Also to shop more vintage finds and goods, here is a blog post of a few of our Antique Vendors at our events you can shop from!

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HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS ROUNDUP! Have a blessed week friends!!

Living Room RoundUp

I gathered a few living room items to share with y'all! The Living Room is such a great space to focus in on your style and the message you want to give! I hope you find these pieces useful in creating a look you love for your own spaces!

When looking for a couch, style is very important, however comfort is as equally important! Who cares how pretty a couch is if its stiff as board Or not big enough ti snuggle up on movie nights! Another key factor when buying a couch is cleaning it! I love slip covered and leather couches because of how easy to clean they are! With Kids and a dog in the house that’s big on the priority list! I can throw my slipcovers in the wash and they are good to go!

Pillows are so great for altering any room into something new! If you are like me you get tired of seeign the same things over and over. Pillows help with the urge to change everything!

Shelves are great ways to store things but for me it’s also about getting creative and displaying all the little collections of things i love and creating something beautiful visually!

Wall Decor is so important when decorating! These maps are so neat and make a statement in a room!! Currently obsessed!

Greenery is a MUST in my home! You can find faux plants in nearly every room in my house! Here are some of my favorite picks!

Y'all know I love my Big Comfy White Chair so I had to include one for y'all!

Rugs can completely change the vibe of any room! Love this design and the colors in this rug!

I love both of these coffee tables! Coffee tables are important because they sit in the center of the room! They should tie in the style you are going.

I Love baskets! You can store anything in them and they add some style at the same time! WIN WIN!

I hope you all enjoyed this roundup and use these tips to design the perfect space in your home!