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My Best Letter Boarding Tips & Tricks!

By Mandi | 03/09/2017 | 1 Comment

YOU GUYS. I am dumbfounded. Thank you SO FREAKING MUCH for all of the support on the launch of my letter boards! I can’t believe how quickly they sold out. We’ve got more coming, so if your itching for one make sure you subscribe to my newsletter to be the first to know when they’re back in stock!

Now that everyone that ordered has them in your adorably creative hands, I’ve got some tips and tricks for you!

Ready? GO!

Tip #1: Use the smallest scissors available to cut the letters.

My cute sister spend 19 hours twisting every letter apart and ended up with sore fingers and 300 letters with teeny weird points on all of them. Don’t do that! Nail scissors are perfect, but if you’re like me and are just feeling lucky to find ANY pair, you’re going to be ok with those too!

Fabric Addicts Unite!!!!

By Mandi | 02/28/2017 | 9 Comments

Hey hey hey!

Let’s??talk??fabric!! Fabric is a critical component of home design. The style of your space is defined by fabric, whether its on a chair, a throw pillow, curtains, or even used as a wall treatment. Its the lifeblood of a space. Close your eyes (well just one eye, cause you have to keep reading) and imagine a space with no fabric. Its a cold dark terrifying world right?!

I am SO excited about today’s post. One of my happiest time killers is to dive deep into the pages of Fabric.com and see all of the yardage goodness that they have. I have a secret board on pinterest that I save my favorites to and today I’m going to give you a peek behind the curtain! I’ve picked 20 of my most beloved to share with you! You can find all the info on each of them on a special page that I curated on Fabric.com! Check out Mandi’s Favorite Fabrics here!

Letter Boards for a STEAL + Coupon Code!!

By Mandi | 02/23/2017 | 18 Comments

YOU GUYS!!!! The day is finally here. I feel like I need a solid 5 minute dance break to get this post started. ??????????

If you’ve been on any form of social media in the last 9 months you know that vintage style letter boards are absolutely having a moment. I mean, where else can you have the freedom to express your true and unfiltered feelings to the world with your home decor?

Freaking gamechanger.

The Mysterious Refinishing Magic That is Danish Oil

By Mandi | 02/22/2017 | 23 Comments

If you are a thrifter or a hand-me-down furniture lover take heed, your life is about to change. Meet your new boyfriend Danish Oil.

You know when you buy an older piece of furniture and it just looks tired? The finish is dull, there are nicks and chips and marks all over it, and though technically it is the same piece as the one on 1st Dibs for $5000, it looks like its had a rough go at life and maybe got the short end of the gene pool in the Herman Miller family.

This is where Danish Oil comes in. When you have a piece that is struggling in the finish department sometimes it seems like the only option is to strip/sand/restain it. But ITS NOT!!

Doesn’t this guy in Aspyn’s Living Room look brand spankin’ new?

He sure didn’t start out like that. I mean we’re talking a “She’s All That” style facelift (I’ll love you forever FPJ!)

Would You Rather?

By Mandi | 02/21/2017 | 48 Comments

Hey!! I’ve got a burning question rattling around inside my head and would love to know your thoughts.

Would you rather…

Spend $1 million on renovating an old building or spend $1 million on a new build?

The Parade of Homes is happening in Southern Utah right now so we’re literally face to face with what a cool mil can get you.

So much newness.

Tour The HGTV Dream Home!

By Mandi | 02/13/2017 | 2 Comments

Last December I got to tour the 2017 HGTV Dream Home. Its moments like this where it all comes full circle and I just can’t believe that this is what I get to do for my job. I mean, I guess if you’re going to twist my arm….