A Song for Javier
Happy New Year!! Last year one of my resolutions was to write more music, and that didn’t really come to … Continue Reading A Song for Javier
A Song for Javier
Happy New Year!! Last year one of my resolutions was to write more music, and that didn’t really come to … Continue Reading A Song for Javier
Goldie's DIY Nursery Closet Renovation
Well, we are officially one week from Goldie’s due date! As I type this she’s still nice and comfy on … Continue Reading Goldie's DIY Nursery Closet Renovation
A Special 10-year Anniversary Gift
Ok I have to take a moment to share this incredible gift that Javier gave me for our 10-year anniversary. … Continue Reading A Special 10-year Anniversary Gift
Before and After: Three New Doors!
Ok, so we can’t DIY EVERYTHING that our house needs. Just like these projects back in 2017, there are a … Continue Reading Before and After: Three New Doors!
DIY Kitchen Nook with reclaimed lumber – Part #2 / The Table
I have so many childhood memories of my home in Punta Arenas, Chile. One prominent memory is spending a ridiculous … Continue Reading DIY Kitchen Nook with reclaimed lumber – Part #2 / The Table
Wall Paper Mural – Before and After
I’ve had wallpaper on my mind for over a year now thanks to blogs like A Beautiful Mess and Young … Continue Reading Wall Paper Mural – Before and After
DIY: Wood Poster Hanger Tutorial [video]
We scored two beautiful Christmas posters today for less than $10 at Scout in NULU and decided to make our … Continue Reading DIY: Wood Poster Hanger Tutorial [video]
DIY Reclaimed lumber Kitchen Nook – Part #1 / Bench with storage
One of my objectives when I changed the floors of the second story of the house was to save as … Continue Reading DIY Reclaimed lumber Kitchen Nook – Part #1 / Bench with storage
(Some) Home Improvement 2019
Lest you think Javi has spent even one day this entire year without SOME kind of project in our house, … Continue Reading (Some) Home Improvement 2019
Bernheim Forest in the Fall
Javier’s mom and sister are in town from Chile for three whole weeks! We’ve been packing in all kinds of … Continue Reading Bernheim Forest in the Fall
Side Table made of Osage Orange
A few months back, a friend brought me a gift after he visited our local lumber yard. He found a … Continue Reading Side Table made of Osage Orange
Visiting Grandparents
We are currently spending the weekend in Nashville while I do my annual fall family photo sessions in town, and … Continue Reading Visiting Grandparents
Aura Aura portrait
I just posted this story on my instagram account but thought it would be fun to share with everyone. If … Continue Reading Aura Aura portrait
Baby Girl #2: Goldie Louise Rodriguez
Three months since our last post and here we are, almost five months pregnant with our second girl!!! I thought … Continue Reading Baby Girl #2: Goldie Louise Rodriguez
Visiting the Bernheim Forest Giants
It’s a long weekend for Javi and it’s been a good while since we’ve been on an adventure outside of … Continue Reading Visiting the Bernheim Forest Giants
A Short History of Nearly Everything (since September)
I finally found a tiny block of time in my day for a little blogging, so I asked Javier what … Continue Reading A Short History of Nearly Everything (since September)
DIY Big Face Poster – Reprise
Back in 2012 Javi and I wrote a post about how we made DIY Big Face Posters for my dad … Continue Reading DIY Big Face Poster – Reprise
We swapped our carpet for vinyl planks and EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL.
When we moved into our house last year we tore out carpet, painted, redid the stairs, replaced 18 windows, and … Continue Reading We swapped our carpet for vinyl planks and EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL.
End of Summer Adventures
Last year I was 36 weeks pregnant with Penny when we went to the KY State Fair…5 weeks away from … Continue Reading End of Summer Adventures
Pile Composting: How and Why
Composting is great for the garden and beneficial for the environment in general as we reduce the amount of trash … Continue Reading Pile Composting: How and Why
