When you write a blog like this you start being very critical with yourself and see all the things that aren’t finished and all the things that all the other blogs get done. I don’t like when I do that. The most difficult is when I see the blogs who have an actual nice budget with contractors and these amazing room makeovers with designer furniture and what comes along with that. That’s not how things are for us. I overthink things and what we really need and what I can do for cheaper. But I also know that I’m still very lucky with what we have. It is most definitely more than enough and I’m not complaining. I am most grateful for the life we live even if it has the standard family struggles and ups and downs. We all have them, I’m sure of it.
1. new dining room chandelier | 2. Parsons Chair Makeover | 3. Custom Cat Plates (not my own project I know but I still love it regardless) | 4. secretary desk makeover | 5. my annual family photobooks | 6. man-cave updates | 7. We cut our new sectional in half to fit it into the basement | 8. I explained how I decorate on a very tight budget ( have you ever thought about trading a rug?) | 9. a sticker bathroom tile update | 10. spring home tour | 11. palm tree rope belt DIY | 12. our new master bathroom and black and white abstract art | 13. downloadable art under $5 | 14. crisp stripes on our textured concrete porch | 15. 5 favorite ways to decorate an outdoor space | 16. pink dresser makeover | 17. picking and painting a new front door color | 18. black and white washi tape mirror makeover | 20. my 10 favorite Ikea decorating tips | 20. summer home tours | 21. pom-pom tips
And of course all my favorite Etsy shop round-ups I have done. If you missed some of them then you can catch up by clicking HERE.
And I do have to admit to you guys that I will be slowing down over the summer now again with the DIY projects and posts and the travel posts will start rolling in. If you don’t enjoy those please hang in there with me until the end of August when I will be back to my old self ok? Don’t leave just yet.
I might be posting once or twice a week. I’ll see how it goes.
Tschüß,
(Youleeya)
i think the porch takes the cake for me so far this year! love it so much!
So many goodies, I think I may have missed a few, I’ll have to look back through.
What a great 6 months friend! I think you are amazing no matter what your budget is. You got skillzzzzz girl 🙂 The fact that you share your struggles with your platform just makes me love you more. Think of all the people you are helping and showing support to by doing that. Happy Wednesday! xo
Thank you for your honesty. Which is why I follow you. It’s summer and if you take some time off, we as readers do too, or at least I do, thats good. Different projects are in work for me over the summer, like you.
Enjoy, have some good family time. Post when you can.
Great job on everything.
I wish you lived near by—-then Id be picking your brain ALL the time!
Enjoy your summer and the kids.
The front porch and the new lighting in the dining room are my favorites!
You always have the most creative ideas, Julia! I love seeing what you’re up to!! That last project with the mirror is such a great way for someone to change up what they have without spending a ton of $, so smart and doable! Thank you for sharing all your amazing projects!
You’ve got a lot to show for the past 6 months! Two thumbs up for your travel posts!
You’ve gotten so much done! And, of course, I always love your travel posts 🙂
Love your style, enjoy your summer! Can’t wait till August!!!!!
LOL, thanks Cassie. I’m hoping that August won’t get here all that fast 😉