Kitchen Renovations

 The interiors colors have been chosen and it is time to start making some more important decisions! One place in the house that we spend the majority of our time is the kitchen. This is a room that I have wanted to make the most changes, but haven't found the time.

This week's vote starts today! I need your help deciding what colors would look the best in the kitchen!

Option A - is the light blue with deeper blue as an accent color.
Option B - Light yellow with accenting orange color.

As you can see the cabinets are cherry that I would like to keep. Eventually, we will be changing the handles to the cabinets but that is another week's vote. And there is bead board (paneling) on one wall in the dining area.

While you are voting, I will be starting the hard work; taking down wallpaper. Not so exciting, but while I try to accomplish the nearly impossible, I will also be doing to product research to find the best wallpaper remover is best.

Time is ticking! Start clicking by clicking on the vote button below. Voting will be open until July 26th but don't wait. Vote now!

Fourth of July - Wind Sock

The Fourth of July is quickly approaching and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than to make decorations! This kid friendly decoration is very quick and easy to paint and assemble. But there are several things to consider. First, the age of the child. Younger children might have a little problem being engaged through this whole activity. I will be giving a couple of tips to help speed up the process if your little one gets a little anxious. Secondly, is always time. The materials needed could change depending on the time and how many you would like to make. 

Materials Needed

1. Tin cans or plastic cups
2. Ribbon
3. Hot glue gun
4. Twine or string
5. Paint
6. Paint Brushes

Steps: 

1. Select the colors for painting. We went with the traditional, red, white, and blue, but if you want to make it more unique to your child's taste use different colors. 

2. Prepare your painting station. Get our the paint brushes, paint, and palette (paper plate or plastic cup).It is always good to have a couple extra paper towels or wash rags ready, just in case of a spill.

3. Have fun paining! We used an old yogurt container for our wind sock and it took a few coats of paint to cover the wording on the container. Time Saving tip - use a blow dryer to speed up the drying process. 

4.  Pick out the ribbon. It is up to the artists how many and how long they want each ribbon (depending on the age). Let the older kids take more ownership in their work by cutting ribbon or helping the little ones cut ribbon.

5. Cut a hole in the top of the cup.

6. Glue. I personally think this is the parent, teacher, or guardian responsibility. To get the kids involved, let the little turkey hand the next ribbon to you.

7. Pull the string or twine through the top of the cup and tie a knot in the inside of the cup.

8. Wind sock complete!

Other time saving tips - 

Don't like to paint or don't have enough time? No big deal. You can also use Solo cups during this activity. Reusing plastic containers require a lot of paint and patience. This might be a good alternative for younger age groups as well. 

Want to string a couple of wind socks together? Simply add a paperclip in the inside of the cup to hold the string and then continue stringing. 

Happy Fourth of July! Enjoy!

Votes are in! Color Palette Chosen!

Votes have tallied!

Thank you to those who have voted! The color palette has been chosen and it is time to start some major planning. I am very excited, yet nervous to start this adventure. My lack of experience in decorating will soon be shown when we start reviving this old farm house. From this color palette we will be redesigning every room in the house.

Color Pallet for the Midwest Revival

The colors will be reflected in painting, fabrics, rugs, and much much more. For those of you who want to know who's color scheme you selected..... 

I always hate to admit it but it is sometimes true.

Thanks again to those who voted or visited our blog. More changes to come so keep visiting! 

Our house -

Our House ~

Three years ago my husband and I made the big move to country living. This is the first time I have lived in the country and there is a lot of take in and maintain, which I am learning on a daily basis. Yet, years after making the move we are still living with the same curtains and fixtures from the previous owners ( you will get a taste of what I am talking about soon we when start to post remodeling pictures).

Our house - a Midwest revival

It is hard to admit that I haven't made any major changes but life kind of happened. I never understood the serious ongoing maintenance that we were going to have to do to keep everything on the outside (like mowing two acres and landscaping) looking suitable and updating the outdated mayhem.

Now, I am ready to seriously address some of decorating disasters in the house and create a home for my growing girls. We are excited to share our journey with you and have you join in our major decisions.

Color Schemes - Choose the right one!

Time to vote!  Recap – We need your help designing our home! We are posting color schemes (today’s vote) fabrics, decor  etc. Each survey will consist of two or more options that both my husband and I have come to a consensus on. But you are making the final decisions!And it could be the most important vote of them all because you will be setting the color pallet for my entire house and future surveys! Today's schemes come from Better Home and Gardens editor's choices. 

Color Scheme Options!

Option 1: Earthy Neutrals

Option 2: Soft Gray's    

                       (Thanks to bhg.com )

Vote by clicking on the large button below that says VOTE!

Voting will be available until June 28th! Don't miss it! Vote now!

We post, You choose! Vote to help us design our house!

It’s time to start making some major changes to our house. But my husband and I have very different taste and can’t come to an agreement on anything! His style is more outdoors-men with animal prints plastering the walls. And my style is shabbier chic. Somehow, we can’t find that happy medium. So we need your help!

Each week we are going to post our favorites. From color schemes to fabrics, you will get to vote on whose favorite you like best!  We will provide pictures and descriptions of each room so you can answer according to what you think are the best option.

Vote early and often! Obviously each project will take some time, being that we have two kids and full time jobs on the side. So the in the meantime, I will try to post projects.