The nursery took far longer to finish than anticipated. We made a big dent in it in January and then the work came to a halt. My husband had to have surgery that didn’t go to plan and resulted a very long recovery. He’s good now and ready for baby. Luckily, I got some helpContinue reading “A Tropical Lilly Pulitzer Inspired Nursery”
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DIY Pumpkin Topiaries in 6 Easy Steps
It’s officially Fall! I’ve spent the weekend making turkey chili and decorating the house and porch for Halloween. This year, I decided to make some pumpkin topiaries for the front porch that I could use for both Halloween and Fall. 1. Gather supplies you’ll need: – 6 craft pumpkins (I found mine at Michael’s Crafts)Continue reading “DIY Pumpkin Topiaries in 6 Easy Steps”
How to Shop Estate Sales 101
I have managed to furnish and decorate most of our house with items from estate sales. You know what they say, one man’s junk is another’s treasure. Estate sales offer you the opportunity to find great pieces at a discount, plus you can find unique handcrafted items or antiques. Personally, I enjoy the history ofContinue reading “How to Shop Estate Sales 101”
A Timeless Bathroom Remodel
We embarked on our bathroom remodel because there was a problem with the plumbing. The shower was dumping gallons of water into our basement. We stopped using it and shut off the water while we determined what to do about it. However, plumbing doesn’t like to sit unused and it eventually began to emit sewerContinue reading “A Timeless Bathroom Remodel”
7 Easy Steps to Put a Duvet Insert into a Duvet Cover
I have been slowly working on refreshing our master bedroom since November. Part of the refresh was purchasing new bed linens. I traded out our dry clean only duvet cover for a washable duvet and I couldn’t be happier with that decision. It’s so nice to be able to throw it in the washing machineContinue reading “7 Easy Steps to Put a Duvet Insert into a Duvet Cover”
Transforming a Screened Porch to a Glassed In Porch
When we first moved into our house two years ago, it needed a lot of work… and still does. There was a rickety screened in porch coming off of the back of our house that needed attention as soon as possible. Each year we’re biting off a big project, but we tackled this project first,Continue reading “Transforming a Screened Porch to a Glassed In Porch”
Happy Easter
I hope everyone was able to celebrate Easter today despite the quarantine. We had a fun day together and decided to get dressed up in something besides sweatpants and make an Easter meal for just the two of us. I set the table with a fun Easter/spring theme and we had steak, potatoes, and aContinue reading “Happy Easter”
Spring is in the Air
Spring is finally in the air; I am so excited for longer and warmer days! This week has been totally crazy for us. I was off work because I am starting a new job on Monday! I am transitioning to a company that markets St. Louis to companies in an effort to get them toContinue reading “Spring is in the Air”
A Note from the Handyman
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I would let my Valentine, John, take over my blog. He is the muscle and power tools behind all of my projects and ideas, making everything possible. A lot of 21 Lane’s home decor requires installation, as a husband I am clueless about design. However, I do knowContinue reading “A Note from the Handyman”
Recipes to Spice Up Your Taco Tuesday
I mentioned a few weeks ago that my family did a Mexican cuisine themed Christmas this year. The food was amazing and it was nice to change it up and do something different. I made Churro Cheesecake Bars and Guacamole. I wanted to share the recipes with you all for your next Taco Tuesday. ChurroContinue reading “Recipes to Spice Up Your Taco Tuesday”