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The Ultimate BOSTON Travel Tips

January 29, 2024January 10, 2024 by

A while back I talked about how I booked a trip to Boston for free!! You can read about that here. But I wanted to go into more detail about some of my Boston travel tips from our Boston trip last spring. Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States so the … Read more

Why We Chose Mr. Cool Mini Splits for Our Garage Apartment + Home Gym

When we started transforming our detached garage into a home gym, we quickly realized we needed a reliable heating and cooling solution to make the space usable year-round. After looking into different options, a mini split system made the most sense for us. Later, when we decided to convert our main garage into an apartment, […]

Star & Cross Marble Tile Backsplash: Why I Chose It + How to Install a Tile Backsplash

I’ve wanted to use star and cross tile somewhere in my home for years, and I finally decided to go for it. This classic tile pattern has been used for hundreds of years, which means it has timeless staying power and won’t feel dated anytime soon. At the same time, it feels fresh and unique […]

Installing a Floating Shelf Before a Tile Backsplash (Why I Did It This Way)

When I was working on the garage apartment kitchenette, I knew I wanted to add a floating shelf on this wall for both storage and styling. I also knew the entire wall was going to be covered in tile, so I had to decide the best order to install everything. You can install a floating […]

Navy Blue Cabinets Kitchenette: Why I Chose Midnight Blue Shaker Cabinets for Our Garage Apartment Kitchen

When we started designing the garage apartment kitchenette, I knew I wanted the space to feel custom, cozy, and a little bit elevated, even though it’s a small kitchen. One of the biggest design decisions was choosing the cabinet color, and I kept coming back to navy blue cabinets. Once we decided to do the […]