Basement Remodel (Bar, TV area, Playroom)
Hi guys! We redid our basement this past February-May and the remodel is finally done! It will take me a while to really make it feel...
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HOME FAVORITES FOR UNDER $75
- Jul 4, 2022
Basement Kids Play Area
Hi guys! We redid our basement this past February-May and the first area that is fully complete is the kids play area! Literally as I...
- Aug 8, 2021
Living Room Reveal
Hi guys! We moved in May 2020 and it's taken me two years to complete the living room which really was only the mantle! hahah but here it...
- Aug 1, 2021
Master Bedroom
Hi guys! I am definitely not done with the master bedroom but I don't know when I'll have the energy to add more to it haha. I def want...
- Aug 1, 2021
Our Kitchen Backsplash
Hi guys! I have all the kitchen info linked in this blog post but I get so many questions about our backsplash tile that I figured I'd...
- Jun 24, 2021
Backyard Landscaping
Hi guys! The backyard was initially part of my stress when purchasing our house. I knew I had so much landscaping to figure out and it...
- Jun 1, 2021
Backyard Tour
Hi guys! The backyard was initially part of my stress when purchasing our house. I knew I had so much landscaping to figure out and it...
- May 30, 2021
Our Garage Transformation
Hi guys! The garage was something I wanted organized RIGHT when we moved and it got pushed to the side :(((( BUT I finally did it! 11...
- Apr 29, 2021
Dining Room Reveal
Hi guys! I think the dining room is done for now!! I mean I do want another fig plant in here or something green but when will I ever be...
- Feb 20, 2021
Dining Room (So Far)
Hi guys! I am still not done with the dining room (still want drapes, decor on the black console, etc) but figured I put all the info...
- Feb 20, 2021
Home Paint Colors
Hi guys! This is not going to be a long post because we went with the same paint color for almost everything! For paint on the kitchen...
- Dec 21, 2020
SMART HOME TOUR 2020
Hi guys! I finally got around to filming an in depth video tour of our smart home! We still are not 100% complete (who ever is with their...
- Dec 2, 2020
Christmas Decor 2020
Hi guys! Our first Christmas in our first house! I do have to say I got the decor ideas from Pinterest - just another reason why...
- Nov 3, 2020
Halloween 2020
Hi guys! Wanted to save my halloween decor in a post on the blog. Now that we have a home, I want to try to be a good decorator for the...
- Sep 22, 2020
Our Motorized Blinds
Hi guys! I wanted to share a dedicated post all about the blinds! I knew when I bought a house that I wouldn't want to be walking through...
- Sep 17, 2020
Our Lights
Hi guys! Some of our rooms aren't completely furnished yet but I wanted to share all the lights we got in the house as it was very...
- Sep 16, 2020
All About Our Wood Floors
Hi guys! When we bought this house they had 3 rooms with the wood flooring going 3 different directions, diagonal, horizontal, and...
- Sep 4, 2020
Powder Bath Reveal
Hi guys! Finally a powder bath update! I still want to do some more decorating on the right side of the bathroom when you walk in but...
- Aug 8, 2020
Our Kitchen Reveal
Hi guys! Finally I am sharing the kitchen!! I have shared a lot on Instagram but wanted to put everything here too with links and who...
- Jul 31, 2020
Our Laundry Reveal
Hi guys! I can't believe its time for the first reveal of one of the rooms in our remodeled home!! I'ts been a long time coming and to be...
- Jun 9, 2020
All the small details I forgot about during the home reno process
Hi guys! I really thought I had thought of everything when we put together our budget and there were several things that came up along...
- May 15, 2020
Our Home Reno Timeline
Hi!! I thought I would write up this timeline and post it to give people an idea of how long it actually took us to reno our house. And...
- Mar 29, 2020
All About Our Heated Floors
I didn't make this decision too early on, it was actually after we had already installed our wood floor that I realized, wow it'd be nice...
- Jan 23, 2020
Home Reno Progress + Plans
Hi!! I can't believe the house is all ripped up! (I also can't wait to look back on this post and see what (if anything) changes on our...
- Dec 14, 2019
The Most Amazing Smart Items For Your Home
Hi!! So ever since I thought about getting a house, I've always wanted to get the 'smart' techy items to make life easier. Now that we're...
- Dec 9, 2019
We bought a house! Our reno plans
Hi!! I can't believe we bought a house!! I'm so excited for all the remodeling and decorating and to share it with all of you! We've been...
- Nov 20, 2019
Home Gift Guide
Hi!! Here's the home gift guide! I have some things I've saved in my cart in here that I've seen so much of like the bathtub pillow that...
- Nov 18, 2019
Christmas Tree Guide
Hi!! I never knew how hard it'd be to find a tree you like and now that we're buying our first house, I thought I'd share the few trees...
- Sep 18, 2019
What I DIY'd For My Wedding
Hope you got to view my two big blog posts of all my wedding photos from Punta Cana and then also Chicago! I wanted to do a dedicated...
- Jul 15, 2019
It's Prime Day!!
What a great time to be alive.. and also a prime member. :) There are SO many items that are on sale but I've come up with the BEST ones...
- Apr 17, 2019
My Favorite Items on My Wedding Registry
I remember when I first got engaged I told my self I would never register for kitchen stuff because I just felt like everyone else did...
- Mar 18, 2019
Shopping Trip For Our Future Home!
Hi guys! I keep scouring pinterest for home decor inspiration and I've already bought some pieces for our future home - even though its...
- Feb 25, 2019
The Best Things I Ever Bought on Amazon
Amazon is my vice. I use it wayyyy too much and love the 2 day shipping A LOT. I get beauty items, clothes, tech, home, kitchen, etc...
- Jan 17, 2019
An Exciting Announcement!
Colin and I just did something VERY exciting.... watch the video below to find out. :) I will be doing a Q&A about it soon on my...
- Dec 5, 2018
Ela's Gift Guide: Home
The next gift guide is here!!! This guide is for home items. Whether its vacuums, steamers, silk pillowcases, which is seriously the best...
- Nov 28, 2018
Spare Bedroom REMODEL
We just remodeled one of our spare bedrooms that was honestly like a dumping ground. The difference is incredible and we didn't even do...
- Nov 18, 2018
1 Year Kitchen Update After Painting My Cabinets and Countertops (+ VIDEO)
I can't believe it's been 1 year since painting my cabinets and countertops! I painted the countertops and backsplash last August and...
- Nov 18, 2018
Bathroom Remodel #One
Disclaimer- I had to rewrite this post after not 'duplicating' it correctly to write one of my new 'spare bedroom remodel' posts. Just...
- Sep 4, 2018
Bedroom Decor Update
I have been wanting to fix my vanity area for a while now and am in LOVE with my new pale pink chair and mirrored gold wall decor! This...
- Jul 16, 2018
What to Buy During Amazon Prime Day- Which is Today!
Amazon's Prime Day is set to begin at 2pm (Central) TODAY, on July 16 and last for 36 hours! That’s a day and a half of Prime Day deals –...
- Jun 14, 2018
My Old Downtown Chicago Apartment
It's so sad to think I don't live in this beautiful 2 bedroom apartment at Eugenie Terrace anymore!! My friend Barb and I found this...
- Feb 22, 2018
How to Transform a Wooden Desk
Transforming pieces of furniture has become my favorite hobby. Someone I knew was giving this wooden desk away for free and I knew I...
- Nov 30, 2017
The ULTIMATE Gift Guide
I seriously wish I had this when I was thinking of gift ideas last year! These are some options for gifts for yourself or for someone...
- Oct 6, 2017
How I Painted My Cabinets Without Sanding (+ VIDEO)
(Disclaimer- instead of duplicating my cabinet post for the 1 year update post so I could work on it, I edited it therefore it got...
- Aug 17, 2017
How To Paint Kitchen Countertops Like Carrara Marble (+ VIDEO)
I needed to redo this kitchen for yearssssssss but finally decided to pull the trigger. I first started with the backsplash tile, if you...
- Aug 15, 2017
How to Refinish Backsplash Tile (+ VIDEO)
YOU GUYS! I am so excited about this. I thought of doing this on a Sunday and by Wednesday it was completed. (I only worked on it on...
- Jul 10, 2017
My Amazon Prime Day Wish List
I actually had no idea that Amazon does this but they have a "black friday" type sale for Prime Members and it starts TODAY at 8pm...
- Jun 12, 2017
How I Survived Moving Back Home/ My Bedroom Decor
Moving home for anyone is such a culture shock. You're used to doing things your own way and then you're back at your parents house. For...
- May 26, 2017
Home Remodel: Living Room
My parents being from Poland has impacted my life in many ways. Many great and some not so great. Subject: hoarding. My parents (and I...
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