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Family, Parenting and Religion

2016-11-17T11:00:52-05:00

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10 gorgeous Thanksgiving tablescapes that you can create on your own!

Last updated on: November 17, 2016 at 11:00 am By Jennifer Fancher

There are a few things where I’d consider myself a rockstar. Being a professional vocalist, I think I’m allowed to say this, and yes, I can rock a song. I can also rock a DIY project. And I’m a rockstar when it comes to turning trash into treasure. But when it comes to tablescapes, I am a complete roadie! No matter how hard my efforts, my creations are just…well, meh. So I have to live through other’s perfectly styled tables... Read more

2016-11-10T04:15:36-05:00

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Vintage Inspired Laundry Room – Final Reveal!

Last updated on: November 10, 2016 at 4:15 am By Jennifer Fancher

We are finally here – Week 6 of Calling It Home’s One Room Challenge! It’s reveal day!! (imagine fanfare, trumpets blaring, confetti flying) When we started this challenge 6 weeks ago, I was a bit hesitant, worried that I wouldn’t make it to today – the Big Reveal, but we’re finally here and we have finished the room, folks! I may or may not be running on fumes wrapping up all the little details these past few days. A few bunny trails... Read more

2019-01-22T16:06:33-05:00

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5 Farmhouse Christmas Decorating Trends I’m Decorating With Right Now

Last updated on: January 22, 2019 at 4:06 pm By Jennifer Fancher

Every year, I tend to get a bit cranky when I start seeing the Christmas decor roll out in the stores at the beginning of September. I usually huff past the decor, rolling my eyes and mumbling something about it not even being Halloween yet – except for this year! I don’t know what it was, but when I saw the stores clearing aisles to prep for all that holiday greenery, I got so excited and even started singing a carol... Read more

2016-11-03T09:46:01-05:00

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DIY Drying Rack and Folding Table – One Room Challenge Week 5

Last updated on: November 3, 2016 at 9:46 am By Jennifer Fancher

I’m in love with my laundry room. My husband has caught me standing in this room swooning. It could be that I’m just amazed at our progress, or it could be all the paint fumes getting to my head! Yes, the paint is actually drying as I write this. Isn’t it amazing how a little paint can completely transform something? Last Thursday, we we revealed our built-in mudroom bench for Week 4 of the One Room Challenge, by piecing together scrap wood... Read more

2016-10-27T08:28:07-05:00

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Creating a built-in mudroom bench – ORC Week 4

Last updated on: October 27, 2016 at 8:28 am By Jennifer Fancher

I’m not on speaking terms with my sons’ shoes. When I come home from running errands, either the door won’t open because one boy’s shoes are blocking the door, or it’s my other son whose shoes are so HUGE they take up the majority of floor real estate and it’s a safety hazard. It kinda drives me mad. Like mean mommy mad! Do you have a pet peeve with your kids shoes like me? This week, we’re creating a solution for... Read more

2019-01-22T16:05:35-05:00

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DIY Flooring: How we changed our kitchen in 3 days for less than $400

Last updated on: January 22, 2019 at 4:05 pm By Jennifer Fancher

Do you have ugly floors that you can't stand, but don't know how to change them? We share how we transformed our kitchen with DIY flooring - it only took one weekend and less than $400! Read more

2016-10-24T14:32:39-05:00

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That time I needed a do-over and DIYed my attitude

Last updated on: October 24, 2016 at 2:32 pm By Jennifer Fancher

Last week I disappointed my husband, had to turn in my Mommy of the year card, and acted like a fake pretending all was right in the world. It was one of those weeks. You know, the kind of week where no matter where you turned or what you did, you messed up. I was in a snit and I couldn’t shake this blue funk hanging over my head. I acted as mean as a snake, ornery, and ended up hurting those... Read more

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2016-10-20T11:25:20-05:00

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Vintage Laundry Room Makeover – updating the floors

Last updated on: October 20, 2016 at 11:25 am By Jennifer Fancher

The dreaded beast is gone! That humongo eye sore of a water heater is now safely placed on the other side of the wall in our garage. No more risk of the water heater leaking out into our home on our beautiful hardwood floors. No more ugly water heater that each guest would have to pass if they needed to use our loo. No more metal tank of a door stop keeping that loo door from opening properly. Now there’s... Read more

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2016-10-18T11:42:23-05:00

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Decorating with heirlooms: how to create unique artwork

Last updated on: October 18, 2016 at 11:42 am By Jennifer Fancher

Is it wrong that an inanimate object makes you swoon? I am in love with my new custom artwork in my dining room and it’s one of my favorite DIYs for this room. I love that they were gifts from my family, that they were cheap to make, and that it only took about 15 minutes to transform the look of my dining room. A few months ago, I was invited to join my Mom and my aunts on a girls... Read more

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2016-10-14T16:01:10-05:00

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Want to have the Farmhouse look? Here are 6 easy ways to pull it off

Last updated on: October 14, 2016 at 4:01 pm By Jennifer Fancher

Homegoods just described my house! It was like they came in and took notes and made a list! Okay, I’m not really being serious, but it made me feel really like I was rockin’ this farmhouse gig! A few days ago, I was wasting time on my phone. While scrolling through my FB feed, I noticed an ad from Homegoods that talked about “6 elements to create a Farmhouse look”, and I immediately clicked, because, duh – that’s so my jam! So,... Read more

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