The Weekender: On #Instashelves + Is Staying Positive In the Midst of a Renovation Possible?

It’s been a while since we’ve caught up and had a chat, and good gravy, so much has happened with the Two Flat, with our family, with our life and our feelings and everything in-between. While we share much of our renovation life here and on Instagram, there’s also a lot we don’t share. And […] Take me to The Weekender: On #Instashelves + Is Staying...

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Mood Board Week(s): Unit 1 Kitchen

Today wraps up the end of our Two Flat wet room mood boards! If you’re counting, there have been 2 bathrooms + 1 kitchen for Unit 1, and 1 bathroom + 1 kitchen for Unit 2. These plans will act as a resource as we move through each of these rooms over the course of […] Take me to Mood Board Week(s): Unit 1 Kitchen

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Mood Board Week(s): Unit 2 Kitchen

There are only 2 mood boards left the Two Flat’s wet rooms! We’ve covered 3 bathrooms for both units, and now it’s on to the kitchens. These plans will act as a resource as we move through each of these rooms over the course of the summer. Ready? Ready. Room Hop Unit 2 Bathroom | […] Take me to Mood Board Week(s): Unit 2 Kitchen

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The Two Flat Exterior Is Painted!

This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. We’re sharing the exterior reveal of our Two Flat renovation, taking a look back and breaking down what you can expect when you’re ready to paint your home. The Two Flat’s exterior is painted! Our little gem has come so far; she’s hardly recognizable from where we started in […] Take me to The Two Flat Exterior Is...

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Goodbye, Chocolate Chunk

We said goodbye to Chocolate Chunk, our CC girl, last week. For days, we were in shock. I think we’re still in shock. We echoed the same sentiment over and over: She’s gone. I can’t believe she’s gone. She was 11 years old. Today, I want to celebrate the dog that she was – the […] Take me to Goodbye, Chocolate Chunk

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Mood Board Week(s): Unit 1 Den Bathroom

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing mood boards for each of the Two Flat’s wet rooms! If you’re counting, that’s 2 bathrooms + 1 kitchen for Unit 1, and 1 bathroom + 1 kitchen for Unit 2. These plans will act as a resource as we move through each of these rooms […] Take me to Mood Board Week(s): Unit 1 Den Bathroom

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Mood Board Week(s): Unit 1 Pink Bathroom

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing mood boards for each of the Two Flat’s wet rooms! If you’re counting, that’s 2 bathrooms + 1 kitchen for Unit 1, and 1 bathroom + 1 kitchen for Unit 2. These plans will act as a resource as we move through each of these rooms […] Take me to Mood Board Week(s): Unit 1 Pink Bathroom

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Repairing Pet Damage In the Yard with Boris the Pibble

This post is in partnership with Troy-Bilt as a part of their Fence Talks series. It’s likely no surprise that we love dogs. Our dogs. Other people’s dogs. All the dogs! Our CC brings so much silly joy into our home, and we can’t imagine a life without a pup around. Having a dog in the family […] Take me to Repairing Pet Damage In the Yard with Boris...

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Mood Board Week(s): Unit 2 Bathroom

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing mood boards for each of the Two Flat’s wet rooms! If you’re counting, that’s 2 bathrooms + 1 kitchen for Unit 1, and 1 bathroom + 1 kitchen for Unit 2. These plans will act as a resource as we move through each of these rooms […] Take me to Mood Board Week(s): Unit 2 Bathroom

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Love • Unity • Change

Love • Unity • Change Last week, I shared why we choose to call Chicago home. I shared why it was important for us to put down roots in a city where we can surround ourselves with friends from all backgrounds and all skin colors, and where we can easily support small businesses owned by […] Take me to Love • Unity • Change

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