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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

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 […]

The Brick Chimney Accent That Made Our Kitchenette Feel Custom

Learn how to create a DIY brick chimney accent wall using Old Mill thin brick. This easy installation adds warmth and character to a kitchenette or kitchen design. If you’ve been following our garage apartment renovation, you know we’ve been slowly transforming the space into a cozy, functional kitchenette. One of the most distinctive features […]

Love vs Design Cubic Blossoms Wallpaper Review + Easy Installation

One of my favorite parts of designing our garage kitchenette was choosing the wallpaper. I knew I wanted something that would add personality and pattern without overpowering the space and when I found the Cubic Blossoms wallpaper from Love vs Design, I knew it was the one. The pattern brings just the right amount of […]