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CB2, Novogratz & Brasil! #CB2NovogratzBrasilSweepstakes
This post brought to you by CB2. All opinions are 100% mine. Y'all know we typically love subdued laid-back colors around Chez Acheson, right? However, the newly debuted line by CB2 and Novogratz duo (you know, Robert and Courtney from TV?) has got us thinking twice and picturing something a little more bold for this time of year! Novogratz Brasil Collection Bob and Courtney's … [Read More...]

Friday Love List
It's a long weekend! It's a long weekend! Who else is excited? Check out these fun finds and projects... The Sewing Loft via The Shabby Creek Cottage It is Well With My Soul by Dear Lillie Lamp made from a broken table! via Blue Roof Cabin. Building in the fridge via Keeping It Cozy Based on how creative everyone else has been in blogland...I'd better get creating again this … [Read More...]

Walk This Way – DIY Walkway Ideas
Does anyone remember our quest to improve our old bungalow's curb appeal last summer? You know, before we knew we were selling the house and moving. Do you remember how cool it was that The Home Depot sponsored our project by giving us gift cards while we did the sweaty work? Well, we sure remember! All. That. Sweat. But that curb appeal made us happy all summer. And we're quite certain … [Read More...]
Meet Dean and Shannon
We're Dean & Shannon Acheson, the Canadian couple behind this crazy blog where we share our thrifty design finds, organization ideas & affordable DIY projects. We show you how we reno and pretty up our three bedroom backsplit on a budget... all while lovin' on our three growing kiddos. [Read More …]
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Coffee Table Makeover (a DIY project)
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Friday Love List
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Tell Us About Yourself
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Free Indeed & Know Who You Are In Christ (Free Printables)
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Hodge:Podge
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Everyone’s Favorite Guacamole
One of my favorite foods in the whole world is fresh Guacamole! I just happen to know it's … [Read More...]

Friday Love List
Happy Friday, my dear friends. Today's Love List is going to be short and sweet as I'm off … [Read More...]

April in Review
Each month we review the previous month, just in case you missed any epic posts or pithy … [Read More...]

Family Photos
This weekend we got to be the stars of our very own photo shoot. Kinda sorta. Dean and … [Read More...]

4 Burlap Projects
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Friday Love List
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Build Your Blog | Thistlewood Farms | KariAnne
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Giant Glitter EAT Sign
We're still working on the kitchen and I had high hopes of reusing our old EAT sign on the … [Read More...]

What’s New? New Look, New Subscribe Options, New Sites
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