Love & Renovations

DIY Bar Cart From a $30 Television Stand

We took an ugly old television stand that we found at the thrift store and turned it into a DIY bar cart that is not only super functional but also gorgeous! Read on to learn how we did it. Note: Hey friends! I'm on maternity leave and I'm re-publishing a few old posts and project ideas that don't get a ton of eyes on them. This is a project we took on several years ago for a competition we were participating in, and while the photos aren't fantastic it's still one of the projects I'm the View Post

How We Clean Our Crate & Barrel Lounge Sofa

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I get lots of questions about how our Crate & Barrel Lounge Sofa is holding up, how we keep it clean, and how it handles all of the pet and kid chaos. Today I'm sharing all of the details on how to clean this couch, and how ours is holding up after living with it for 9 months. This post is sponsored by Mohawk Consumer Products and contains affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Back in December, Corey and I splurged on the nicest (and most expensive) piece of View Post

How to Hygge Your Life (The 7-Day Challenge)

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Have you heard the word "hygge" before? I mean, if you've been on Pinterest at all in the last year I'm sure you've seen it a time or two - it's everywhere (I've got a whole Pinterest board dedicated to it). But, if you Google the word, one of the first questions that pops up is "what the hell is Hygge?" (seriously, I laughed out loud), so it may not be as familiar to everyone as it is to those of us who have become obsessed with it. "Hygge" is a Danish word that describes a moment or a View Post

Get Your To-Do List Under Control + A Free Daily To-Do List Printable

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Need some help getting your to-do list under control? This daily to do list printable might just change your life - and get you organized for good! ***** Hey y'all! Just a reminder, I'm away on maternity leave for a few weeks and I'm having a few friends share some guest posts while I'm gone. Today, Emily from Small Stuff Counts is sharing a daily to-do list printable for all of us organization nerds. You're going to LOVE it! Hey there, Love & Renovations readers! I'm Emily View Post

8 Ways to Use a Letter Board

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Do you love seeing clever felt letter board signs all over your Instagram and Pinterest feed, but not sure how to make it work in your own home? I've got you covered with these 8 simple letter board ideas! This post contains affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Felt letter boards are my favorite. We have one that tends to float around our house a bit, and nothing makes me happier than playing around with a funny or sarcastic quote and waiting to see when Corey will View Post

The Thrift Shop Challenge: Rusty Metal Bar Stools

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It's time for the first ever Thrift Shop Challenge! I took some rusty metal bar stools that I found at our local Goodwill and turned them into something gorgeous for our living room. And now? We finally have bar stools by our bar! Friends! I am so excited to bring you today's post. It's been a long time in the making, and I've been anxiously waiting for today for what feels like forever. If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably heard me mention the thrift shop challenge that I've View Post

How to Use a Steamer: 15 Genius Ways to Use Your Steam Cleaner

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Ever wonder if a steam cleaner is right for you? These little machines are so versatile, and have more uses than you can ever imagine - here are 15 genius ideas for how to use a steamer to clean just about everything in your home. There is very little in this world that I love more than a tool that makes it easier to keep my home clean. I'm a bit of a neat freak, and I'm always looking for ways to keep my house cleaner with less effort. I know y'all feel the same way. Well, I recently View Post

Meet Grant

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Grant William Hendrix August 27, 2018, 4:00 AM 8 lb 3oz, 19 in long Oh goodness, I'm so in love. Our sweet baby Grant was born last Monday morning after just 6 hours of labor (for reference, my labor with Jackson was 19 hours long!) and has turned our worlds upside down in the most wonderful way. We're all absolutely smitten and our family finally feels complete. I'm happy to share more details of his birth if you're interested (you can read Jackson's birth story right here) but here's View Post

Hospital Bag Checklist

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When you're preparing for a baby, the big questions is always what to pack in your hospital bag! I'm sharing my simple hospital bag checklist with you today. Oh, the hospital bag. If you've ever had a baby, it's highly likely that you have all sorts of feelings about those two little words. For some reason, many of us become obsessed with the idea of what to pack in a hospital bag, how to make sure you have everything you need for the hospital, and finding the perfect hospital bag View Post

DIY Standoff Mount for Art

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Learn how to make a modern standoff mount to showcase your favorite art in your home. This DIY tutorial uses plywood and hardware easily found at your lumber store. ***** Hey friends! Just a reminder - I'm away on maternity leave for the next few weeks and I'm having a few of my friends pop in for guest posts on the days I don't have content scheduled. Today, I'm thrilled to introduce my friend Amanda from A Crafted Passion. She's so talented and kind and you're going to LOVE the project she's View Post