Happy Friday 4/12/19

Happy Friday! Things have been moving a little slow around our house this week…or maybe I should say fast. Spring sports started up (I’m coaching my 5-year old’s running team!) and our laundry room reno is getting underway, which I’ll share more about next week. We’re making quite a few decisions as we go - you know, our standard M.O. - and I find myself getting more excited every day. But everything else at home - the laundry, cooking, reading, blogging - has taken a back seat. I guess you could say we’re back in renovation mode 🙃

CathyApril 12, 2019Links Comments

More About Butcher Blocks - Where we Like to Use Them (and where we don't!)

We’ve used butcher block countertops in 5 of our 8 kitchen renovations to date and we’ll be using them again in our Farmhouse kitchen this Spring. In all of those kitchen renovations, we’ve learned a lot about wood countertops, made some mistakes, and learned what works best for us. We shared some butcher block basics a couple years ago (here), and today we wanted to dive deeper into the types of wood we’ve used and where we’ve found they work best (and where they don’t!).

First, let’s look at 3 kitchens we’ve put butcher block countertops in…

RemodelsCathyApril 8, 2019butcher block Comments

Happy Friday 4/5/19

Happy Friday! It’s finally starting to feel like Spring around here…for you too? We spent much of the week outside, learning to ride bikes, cutting back the trees, and building a rudimentary tree house. It feels amazing to be outside again! We even picked our first bouquet of flowers from the yard (daffodils) and have fallen asleep to a chorus of frogs every night. This is the time of year I really love living in the country!

CathyApril 5, 2019Links Comments

Our Final Farmhouse Kitchen Floor Plan (And How We Made the Decision)

Sometimes it takes being away from home to really give you clarity about your home. At least that’s what Garrett and I found while on our recent 3-week road trip.

We spent hours (and hours, and hours…) in the car. A couple of those hours were spent talking about our home and upcoming kitchen renovation. But most of the time, we didn’t even think about our Farmhouse. We were too focused on our family, where we should stop next, and having fun.

And all that non-thinking-about-our-home turned out to be gloriously freeing and enlightening. By the time we got home, both Garrett and I knew exactly what we wanted to do with our kitchen. And I think our choice will surprise you, because it certainly surprised me!

The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyApril 4, 2019farmhouse kitchen reno Comments

How to Replace a skeleton key For An Old Door

Try these 3 keys…most likely one will work!

The Farmhouse, DIYsCathy PoshustaApril 1, 2019old house, House Hacks Comments

Happy Friday 3/29/19

Happy Friday! We’re back at home after 3-weeks away and goodness, it’s great to be home. We had a really wonderful trip, but even so, it’s nice to sleep in your own bed, you know?!

CathyMarch 29, 2019Links Comments

Kitchen Design Ideas // Deconstructed Kitchens

I’ve been drawn to deconstructed kitchens lately. I’m not sure that’s the right term, but it’s what I call these simple, open, handcrafted kitchens. There’s a lot of warmth in these spaces. A lot of natural materials, neutral colors, and honed finishes. Traditional cabinets are optional but an airy feel is a must.

RemodelsCathyMarch 28, 2019interior design, Kitchen, kitchen resources Comments

Our First Airbnb Hosting 'Horror Story'

Well it happened, we had our first Airbnb horror story. Ugh. Garrett and I have been landlords for almost a decade and Airbnb hosts for 3 years now (at the Dexter, Ravenna, and Bryant houses) and this was the first event that has really raised our blood pressure.

The Dexter House, Real Estate & MoneyCathyMarch 25, 2019 Comments

Happy Friday 3/22/19

Happy Friday! This post is coming at you from the road after 3 days of camping in Joshua Tree National Park. There’s no wifi or cell-phone service in the park (gloriously) so I’m a little late, but writing this on our way Prescott Arizona. We’ll be spending a few days there with family (and finally meeting our newest nephew!) before…sigh…heading back north.

CathyMarch 22, 2019 Comments