The Kitchen Remodel Journey – Step 1: Find Inspiration

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The Kitchen Remodel Journey – Step 1: Find Inspiration Last week we kicked off the story of our kitchen remodel journey. We shared the before photos and a little context for why now is right time. Today, we’re sharing Step 1: Find Inspiration. For step 1 of our journey, we looked for inspiration both online and in person.  These three photos capture images from Instagram that have helped shape our overall vision for the space:  As seen above, these three Instagram accounts are my favorite to follow for inspiration and ideas:  @vivirdesign View this profile on Instagram Vivir Design (@vivirdesign) […]

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The Best of Napa Valley Food

California, Places, United States

The Best of Napa Valley Food Wine instead of food may be what you travel to Napa Valley to experience, but there is an abundance of great food in Napa Valley and at every price point. Of course, the valley is home to Thomas Keller’s famous French Laundry and other Michelin-Rated restaurants, but we found four spots worth revisiting that all have a unique vibe with unique eats.  If you want something quick, inexpensive, and tasty, visit The Station in St. Helena. What was once a gas station from what looks like the 1950s is now a restaurant serving great breakfast all day

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The Kitchen Remodel Journey: The Before Photos

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The Kitchen Remodeling Journey: The Before Photos When another burner went out on the stove and the fridge went on the blink again, we decided to bite the bullet and fully renovate our kitchen. After spending a couple of years trying to continue to repair or replace appliances that just weren’t working and were in locations that just weren’t practical, we embarked on our kitchen remodel journey.  We’ll spend several posts walking you through the steps we took and what we learned in the process and also recommend people, companies, and resources we found helpful.  But first, the before photos:

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Pride Winery

3 of the Best Napa Valley Wine Tastings

California, Places, United States

3 of the Best Napa Valley Wine Tastings Whether you desire Napa’s known for Cabernet Sauvignon or a great glass of sparkling wine, Napa Valley has an almost endless array of offerings for wine tastings and tours at a variety of price points. Regardless of budget or tasting preferences, we recommend hiring a guide or utilizing a tour service for both safety and the quality of your experience. We used Tim with Napa Terroir Wine Tours on our last trip to Napa Valley and had a wonderful experience.  Tim curated our tour based on our preferences for off the beaten

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How to Repurpose a Cabin….in the Backyard

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An aging structure and a growing family, provided this couple the perfect opportunity to repurpose their cabin into a space that fits their lifestyle.

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Highlands

Restaurants, Spas, Waterfalls, and Shopping – Things to do in Highlands, NC

North Carolina, Places, United States

Restaurants, Spas, Waterfalls, and Shopping – Things to do in Highlands, NC Whether you are there to eat, take in nature, discover great local shopping, or just relax,  Highlands, NC is a great place for all to explore. Restaurants in Highlands, NC Highlands has a vibrant food scene with multiple restaurants to choose from.  Mountain Fresh Grocery is a must! Part grocery store, bakery, and restaurant, Mountain Fresh is a great place to dine in or carry out selections to cook or eat where you are staying.  You can grab a pizza to go or select meats, sides (the massive

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Finished Bathroom

The Bathroom Reno Checklist You Need

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Jillian and Brian Massey’s bathroom renovation in Madison, Alabama creates a great checklist for first time renovators. It is also a helpful example of how long a bathroom renovation takes.

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Tomato Place

The Tomato Place

Mississippi, Places, United States

The Tomato Place When we travel, I often find that it’s the stops at local, small businesses that I tend to enjoy the most.  When it comes to local places to eat, I have learned that if it has the name of a fruit in it then you better try it out! After stopping for lunch at The Tomato Place, I can safely say that my theory still holds true. Utilizing TripAdvisor On a recent road trip with our family of five, we were traveling through Mississippi and I read about a place on TripAdvisor just off our route on U.S. Highway

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Waco

Plan your trip to Waco, Tx

Places, Texas, United States / 1 Comment

Whether you are looking for things to do in Waco, Texas for couples or for the whole family, there is something for everyone!

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What Makes our House a Home

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What Makes our House a Home We hunted for a while. For a house that would become a home in a neighborhood that would become our community.   We also wanted a project. We wanted a home that we could create, and given the specific area we wanted to live in, it was almost a given we’d have to tear down some things and build some things to get what we wanted. To make a house our home.  The first project kept us living with my in-laws for almost six months and I’m still here to tell about it. We opened

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