30 things about this 30-year-old

Today is my 30th birthday, friends. I've been nervous about this day for the last five years, but also a little bit excited. I hear 30's are the new 20's - amiright? So in honor of this momentous occasion, I've put together a list of 30 things about me that you may not know.<br /><br />Since this is a home blog, and our main focus is our home and DIY projects, we don't share a whole lot about ourselves. You've seen tons of pictures of Justin building things, but since I'm behind the camera, you don't see a whole lot of me. So today I aim to change that and give you a peek behind the camera.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/8120002665" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="The Wall by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="The Wall" height="457" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8046/8120002665_27febc993e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>30 Things about this 30 Year Old</b><br /><br />1. I can't start or end my day without updating my to-do list. <i>So this 30 things list is right up my alley</i>.<br /><br />2. I've ran at least one half or full marathon a year, for the last six years.<br /><br />3. I'm <i>(for real)</i> addicted to sugar. If I try to cut cookies, donuts or cupcakes out of my diet, I'll have dreams about them until I eat some.<br /><br />4. I eat desert <b>before</b> my meal so I always know I'll have room.<br /><br />5. I don't drink coffee or caffeine of any kind.<br /><br />6. I don't watch movies, but am obsessed with TV shows and watch them so much it's like the characters become a part of my family.  GoT, True Blood, Homeland, Dexter, Grey's and HIMYM are some of my favorites.<br /><br />7. The only movies I do watch are Christmas movies like Home Alone and Santa Clause.<br /><br />8. I love baseball.<br /><br />9. Justin & I have been on a co-ed kickball team for the last 3 years<br /><br />10. I've never owned a vehicle.<br /><br />11. I pride myself in riding my bike to work a few days a week, 24 miles round trip.<br /><br />12. I've lived in 3 states and have visited 36 states, mainly through road trips and my job.<br /><br />13. I'm an adrenaline junkie. I've skydived, scuba dived, sailed a boat, white water rafted, surfed, snowboarded, rappelled down a mountain - as well as a cenote, hiked mountains, cliff jumped, zip lined, and went parasailing.<br /><br />14. Justin and I have been together for 11 years, and married for 7.<br /><br />15. I'm the anti-1950's housewife. I don't cook. I only do my own laundry. I suck at cleaning. And I will not be the stay-at-home parent when/if that time comes.<br /><br />16. I don't know how to cook <i>(at all).</i> If Justin isn't home, my go-to meal is a bowl of cereal and a glass of wine.<br /><br />17. I could eat pizza or pancakes every day for the rest of my life. Oh...and Sonic. Don't forget Sonic.<br /><br />18. I read 2-3 books a month. Any recommendations??<br /><br />19. I have a phobia of metal. I'm deathly grossed out and afraid of touching it. Especially jewelry, keys and change. Other things like utensils and doorknobs don't bother me <i>(as much)</i>.<br /><br />20. Buzzfeed thinks Cory Matthews is my Boy Meets World Soul Mate.<br /><br />21. Buzzfeed also thinks I should live in California <i>(and sometimes, so do I)</i>.<br /><br />22. We've owned our house for 7 years, but only lived in it for 4.<br /><br />23. I have a bold, minimalist style, but can't get rid of enough of my shit to truly be a minimalist.<br /><br />24. I have a black thumb. I've killed just about every plant I've gotten my hands on.<br /><br />25. I work a full-time job. Blogging is one of my hobbies, and DIY'ing is my creative outlet.<br /><br />26. I have two dogs. Even though I'd <i><b>never</b></i> thought I'd ever be an animal person, they're my babies.<br /><br />27. My drink of choice is a local brew, no matter where I am.<br /><br />28. I still watch MTV religiously.<br /><br />29. I love to travel and have been to 6 other countries. We're slowly working to add more to our list.<br /><br />30. I'm equal parts excited and sad to leave my 20's behind and rock my 30's socks off.<br /><br /><br />Anything surprise you? Or anything you can relate to?<br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

30 things about this 30-year-old

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Our remodel in an infographic

As our last roundup for our Master Suite remodel, Justin & I put together this sweet info graphic. Throughout the seven months of backbreaking work <i>(more on Justin's side than my own)</i> I <i>roughly</i> kept track of some steps of the process. Most importantly, how much beer we drank just to pull us through the long hours.<br /><br />So let's take a trip down memory lane.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14498232321" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Master Suite Remodel Infographic by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Master Suite Remodel Infographic" height="2000" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/14498232321_1a18c3ab52_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />So all that said, we're SO happy we remodeled our second floor to a Master Suite. It really is amazing to have a bathroom on the same floor as our bedroom now. I'm getting spoiled already!<br /><br />We've invited a realtor out to help us estimate how much we increased our home value in a few weeks, and we can't wait to hear what she has to say. <i>Ahhhh the anticipation is killing us! </i>We'll definitely let you all know what she says.<br /><br />Check out all of <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/p/remodeling.html" target="_blank">our remodel projects and progress updates</a>, or our <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/06/our-master-suite-remodel-recap.html" target="_blank">Remodel Recap</a> from earlier this week with all of the After photos!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'century gothic', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><b><b>Linking up to:  <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>, <a href="http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link'n Blogs</a>, </b></b></b></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

Our remodel in an infographic

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Gift Card Giveaway to spend at The Penny Paper Co. / contest closed

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xKfBgNC2L5ZfrQ194cqSdCHsa0N_zl-ocj7yxohRszM6T2LW8-VdL6Y7JbouUjkiCZEHfKzMxW8gS7ri87eW5TbVayIXa4Xqz7FO_wB5_N8j54bblhQouMin1Mh8Bu36l3iX28BBOUQ/s1600/IMG_5099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xKfBgNC2L5ZfrQ194cqSdCHsa0N_zl-ocj7yxohRszM6T2LW8-VdL6Y7JbouUjkiCZEHfKzMxW8gS7ri87eW5TbVayIXa4Xqz7FO_wB5_N8j54bblhQouMin1Mh8Bu36l3iX28BBOUQ/s1600/IMG_5099.jpg" /></a></div><br />As a thank you to all of you for reading my little blog, commenting, e-mailing and just giving overall support, I wanted to do a giveaway from me to you. I know that the opportunities that come across my desk wouldn't be happening without your readership, and for that I'm extremely grateful. You've all also supported my shop by purchasing prints, accessories and stationery over the years. I hope it comes across that I have so much <i>fun </i>writing this blog, and it's really an honour to have people visit it on a daily basis. Anyhow - as a thank you I am giving away <i>two </i>$100.00 gift cards<a href="http://www.pennypaperco.com/" target="_blank"> to my shop</a>. All you have to do is comment in this post, and that enters you to win. Wheee! So exciting.<br /><br /><b>How to Enter: </b><a href="http://www.pennypaperco.com/" target="_blank">Visit my shop</a> (<a href="http://www.pennypaperco.com/" target="_blank">www.PennyPaperCo.com</a>) and come back and tell me what you think you'd spend your $100 gift card on - it goes a long way, so you don't have to mention <i>every single thing</i>. But one thing that you may buy with that free money would be fun for me to hear! Comment a third and fourth time to tell me if you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/lindsaystephenson" target="_blank">Instagram </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LittleHouseBlog" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. (Not necessary, but get's you those bonus comments that up your chances of winning)<br /><br /><b>Open to:</b> Canadian and US Readers. <b>Disclaimer</b>: Gift card has no cash value. Contest ends July 2nd.<br /><br />CONTEST IS CLOSED

Gift Card Giveaway to spend at The Penny Paper Co. / contest closed

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Soldes d'été / Summer sales

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">C'est parti pour les soldes d'été <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank">dans le shop</a>! De <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank">-30% à -60%</a> sur une grande sélection d'articles!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Summer sales are on <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank">in the shop</a>! From <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank">30% to 60% off</a> a large selection of articles!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioaS9OphRexN4QMptt4Uf_W3or87o11ToZbYCL-5FGTDOwWt2jPYE1xyT5Y4pW_Kyjaa1sEeXF4ic_ZUmcxDYW-4EnbrSMHHJAycu6thQl2cEPRKnFIDRTlUjc6HSeAXtMsY4-TyS5EYk/s1600/soldes2.jpg" /></a></div><br />

Soldes d'été / Summer sales

C'est parti pour les soldes d'été dans le shop ! De -30% à -60% sur une grande sélection d'articles! Summer sales are on in the...

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The DIY'ers #6

Welcome back to the NEW and Improved DIY'ers Link Party! These <b>three</b> awesome co-hosts and I are here to bring you the hippest partay in town, comin atcha every Tuesday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14200870406" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="The DIY'ers Link Party Graphic by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="The DIY'ers Link Party Graphic" height="253" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/14200870406_0c35a84acf_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Your new co-hosts are three lovely ladies that I know will be an awesome addition to my favorite party time of the week. Give 'em some love!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ashley @ <a href="http://biggerthanthethreeofus.com/" target="_blank">Bigger Than the Three of Us</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Jennifer @ <a href="http://www.bravenewhome.com/" target="_blank">Brave New Home</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Stephanie @ <a href="http://www.simplydreamandcreate.com/" target="_blank">Simply Dream & Create</a></b></div><br />Each week, one of your hosts will choose their three favorite projects from the previous week to feature. This week, I got the honor of choosing the Top Three projects, and here are my favorites!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14221779832" title="The DIYers - Kayla's Top 3 Picks by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="The DIYers - Kayla's Top 3 Picks" height="109" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5557/14221779832_2c8ba06578_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14489720981" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="blue i style - LeatherBeltDrawerPulls by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="blue i style - LeatherBeltDrawerPulls" height="636" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3852/14489720981_126bf43f96_o.jpg" width="450" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Angela from <a href="http://www.blueistyle.blogspot.com/2014/06/LeatherBeltDrawerPulls.html" target="_blank">Blue I Style</a> had the genius idea to use belts as drawer pulls on this dresser upgrade</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14489720921" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DIY Thrifted Owl Lamp | Homemade Ginger by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Thrifted Owl Lamp | Homemade Ginger" height="800" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/14489720921_49cdcd4e85_c.jpg" width="533" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Megan from <a href="http://www.homemadeginger.com/2014/06/diy-thrifted-owl-lamp.html" target="_blank">Homemade Ginger</a> DIY'ed this beautiful owl lamp that was a West Elm knockoff  </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14489720861" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="diy-rustic-modern-plant-stand-via-upcycledtreasures by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="diy-rustic-modern-plant-stand-via-upcycledtreasures" height="800" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/14489720861_b7282c63e1_c.jpg" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Katie from <a href="http://upcycledtreasures.com/2014/06/diy-rustic-modern-plant-stand/" target="_blank">Upcycled Treasures</a> is on a roll! Her latest DIY Tree Stand is amazing. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>All featured projects will be pinned to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/the-diyers-party-highlights/" target="_blank">The DIY'ers Pinterest board</a> - so don't forget to follow. Or, follow along with all of my Pinterest boards <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /> <a data-pin-board-width="640" data-pin-do="embedBoard" data-pin-scale-height="200" data-pin-scale-width="115" href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/the-diyers-party-highlights/"></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><br />And if you're looking for a new way to be featured, I just introduced a series called <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/search/label/Friday%20Features" target="_blank">Friday Features</a>. Each Friday I'll be sharing the blog love with three other bloggers out there. All you have to do is submit your latest & greatest projects to be featured! Details <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/04/now-introducing-friday-features.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/13924226935/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Introducing Friday Features by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Introducing Friday Features" height="400" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5061/13924226935_9d55205501_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Now onto the party!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Grab My Button!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14223801354" title="The DIY'ers Button by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="The DIY'ers Button" height="190" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14223801354_411a43dd24_o.png" width="200" /></a></span><br /><div style="font-weight: bold;"></div><textarea cols="18" name="Grab My Button" readonly="readonly" rows="3"><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20DIY%27ers#.U3pbatzmF8M" target="_blank" title="TheDIYers"><img src="<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14223801354" title="The DIY'ers Button by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14223801354_411a43dd24_o.png" width="311" height="297" alt="The DIY'ers Button"></a>" /></a>

The Rules? They're simple!

1. Follow each host somehow; any way is fine! 
2. Take a picture of your DIY and link it up below. 
3. Text link back to one of our hosts or pick up The DIY'ers button from the left sidebar and include it in your post so others can get involved in The DIY party. 
4. Please do not promote giveaways, other link parties, or items for sale
5. By entering a link, you're giving us permission to feature and image on our blogs 

The DIY'ers #6

Welcome back to the NEW and Improved DIY'ers Link Party! These  three awesome co-hosts and I are here to bring you the hippest partay i...

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magazine rack makeover

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZKkkmxh166CdiEy6iQe-j0CIAn523LaQot8HKn3HAcWn_dA6H_WTnfXml55d0KnmZt3ZodT4zVRl2PGYYaQpR23WChhpJmAzBuC-V0IoaUFvGjlvadAN2hrIlx4dSVLHrl9-y4r15KM/s1600/IMG_5511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BONd1JMLWIVsh9BpHVY2zbLVkIrkWTuPtX5C1Z6Vp6NKLY_YadURMGEaDnhyphenhyphene-4bvWS0G33-0lgDwTM_qXweVTDECMKFAqZM4Zn4VjTvBdUW5O1jktDmm20ay9jRq2lT_UyLZkAy3k8/s1600/IMG_5516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BONd1JMLWIVsh9BpHVY2zbLVkIrkWTuPtX5C1Z6Vp6NKLY_YadURMGEaDnhyphenhyphene-4bvWS0G33-0lgDwTM_qXweVTDECMKFAqZM4Zn4VjTvBdUW5O1jktDmm20ay9jRq2lT_UyLZkAy3k8/s1600/IMG_5516.jpg" /></a></div>I often see vintage magazine holders while thrifting and I often think that I should bring one home for my magazines but I very quickly talk myself out of it because I stash my magazines in a basket - and it works. (I don't really love seeing a lot of "stuff' around) But when I saw this knobbily magazine holder I couldn't resist. However ....instead of using it for magazines as it was intended, I painted it blue and put it in Oscar's room for some of his books.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4VaYvR57VHbDG3zvU0r21lKfZKZKr82ODeL5fR6LSE88Nx4B3OSmB4IjEqNmZ1TehYBJp_wVxwQ4U0qEZhj453pMh6WYeDI-b43JPREEY2WX8lVRkQTTP94gwycBDRKdabSycq9mAFY/s1600/IMG_5511b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4VaYvR57VHbDG3zvU0r21lKfZKZKr82ODeL5fR6LSE88Nx4B3OSmB4IjEqNmZ1TehYBJp_wVxwQ4U0qEZhj453pMh6WYeDI-b43JPREEY2WX8lVRkQTTP94gwycBDRKdabSycq9mAFY/s1600/IMG_5511b.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I love, <i>love </i>it. So the next time you see<a href="https://www.google.ca/search?q=vintage+Magazine+Rack&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=FBmnU9uoMdGKyATt-YCwCQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=1075" target="_blank"> a vintage magazine rack</a>, think of it for your little one's room or maybe even your room. It adds a great pop of colour without a major commitment or, expense. :)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe3h47PRs2Mo2cU8FT5xSP9KQXKj0hVen_-b7gZHrFvKVOkWOfNDbWU_COuIME0wyLEVoixTMj_A9VH-1D5WOkKpctnh1l_Rb_zhlsCcgfl5V6fkYgJei-n7j22O8heqfRp1mcnWBy-tg/s1600/magazine+jj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe3h47PRs2Mo2cU8FT5xSP9KQXKj0hVen_-b7gZHrFvKVOkWOfNDbWU_COuIME0wyLEVoixTMj_A9VH-1D5WOkKpctnh1l_Rb_zhlsCcgfl5V6fkYgJei-n7j22O8heqfRp1mcnWBy-tg/s1600/magazine+jj.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b>HOW TO: </b>I used<a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-Premium-Plus-Ultra-8-oz-UL230-22-Observatory-Interior-Exterior-Paint-Sample-UL230-22/202180353" target="_blank"> Behr's "Observatory" </a>- I walked into <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-Premium-Plus-Ultra-8-oz-UL230-22-Observatory-Interior-Exterior-Paint-Sample-UL230-22/202180353" target="_blank">Home Depot</a>, bought a sample pot ($5.00) and was on my way. The sample pot program is my go to source for when I want to try something creative with a small piece. It's such a small investment and it allows me to feel confortable trying other colours than my staples. Anyhow, just some inspiration of how to add some pops of colour to your home without major investments / commitments. xo Lindsay

magazine rack makeover

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Our Master Suite Remodel Recap

Now that we've shared 99.9% of our Master Suite Remodel projects and our final inspection was approved <i>(yay!)</i>, we figured it was about time for a couple of round-ups.<br /><br />Our first roundup is to help visualize the space. When sharing photos with coworkers and out-of-state friends, it's can be hard for them to visualize where everything is in relation to each other. My shoe shelf, for example, is in a nook off of the bedroom, not in the master closet to best optimize space.<br /><br />So using our plans to help visualize, here's a recap of what the entire Master Suite looks like post-remodel.<br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14488592903" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Our Master Suite Remodel Recap by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Our Master Suite Remodel Recap" height="1500" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/14488592903_35a57e25fe_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And for any newcomers to the Home Coming gang, here's the before & after of our remodel plans. 99% of the remodel happened on upstairs, were we closed in the room (it used to be one big loft), put up a few walls and created a <b>new</b> bathroom and a more optimal closet. </div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/9623973174" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Before and After Upstairs by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Before and After Upstairs" height="320" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2840/9623973174_48d5af525d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br />And for anyone that wants to check out all of the details behind each of the room remodels, from DIY projects, to sources to paint colors, click on any of the links below to check it <i>alllll</i> out.<br /><br /><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/01/shop-room-master-bedroom.html" target="_blank">Master Bedroom Remodel</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/11281369686" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Master Bedroom Remodel by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Master Bedroom Remodel" height="427" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5514/11281369686_9a81e8b62b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/04/master-bedroom-book-nook-shoe.html" target="_blank">Built-In Shoe Shelf and Book Nook</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/13979928021" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Master Bedroom book nook plus shoe storage by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Master Bedroom book nook plus shoe storage" height="906" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5243/13979928021_4a8882733d_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-to-hang-barndoor-inspired-sliding.html" target="_blank">Sliding Door</a> and Hidden <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/06/how-to-build-dresser-part-3.html" target="_blank">Built-In Dresser</a> with TV Drawer</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14147349510" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="IMG_5086 by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5086" height="906" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2913/14147349510_5b5930522e_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/06/shop-room-master-closet.html" target="_blank">Custom Closet Remodel</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14138583509" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY Custom Closet System by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Custom Closet System" height="427" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5280/14138583509_6729c45581_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/05/shop-room-modern-bathroom-remodel.html" target="_blank">Master Bathroom Remodel</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14100370329" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Modern Master Bathroom by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Modern Master Bathroom" height="906" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3758/14100370329_91ce2d1614_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14286543584" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Modern Master Bathroom Vanity Tall by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Modern Master Bathroom Vanity Tall" height="906" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/14286543584_0ee325c18e_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/05/refinished-stairwell-reveal.html" target="_blank">Refinished Stairwell</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/14217106344" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Refinished Stairwell Reveal by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Refinished Stairwell Reveal" height="906" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/14217106344_6049b7b34c_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>And if you want some pretty stellar before photos, check out our <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/master-bedroom-rennovation_28.html" target="_blank">Renovation Plans</a> post from back in August 2013 with all that good stuff. It's been quite a change.<br /><br /></div><div><div>We've got one more piece of blue painters tape to pull, then it's time for champagne! </div><div><br /></div><div><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'century gothic', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><b><b>Linking up to:  <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>, <a href="http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6644d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link'n Blogs</a>,  </b></b></b></b></div><div><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br /></div></div>

Our Master Suite Remodel Recap

Now that we've shared 99.9% of our Master Suite Remodel projects and our final inspection was approved (yay!) , we figured it was about ...

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