Custom Cabinets: The Dramatic Conclusion
Let’s jump right into it, shall we? Last time we discussed our new custom cabinets: where they’re going, why we need them, how we put them together, and how we use them. BUT, we didn’t get to the crowning jewel: the handmade herringbone countertop. I was getting a little wordy on that last post (as […]Read More »
Custom Cabinets That Changed Our Lives
That title is not hyperbole, y’all. We’re working on catching up with sharing everything we’ve done in the past year or so, and today I wanted to get down to the nitty gritty of the most useful project we’ve done at our home. I’ve mentioned before that our kitchen/laundry room included an awkward space that […]Read More »
Playing Pretend With a Girl’s Nursery
Baby Boy Muratet has been around for 2 months now, and we’ve got just a few finishing touches to go on his awesome nursery. (It’s really just those last details- isn’t the final 10% of a project the hardest to get done?) But, we’ve also got two nieces arriving in July, and I’ve had so […]Read More »
Baby Muratet’s Nursery Plan
We welcomed our little boy to the world on March 13th, and I’ve been working on a plan for his room for quite some time. Is it nearly done? Obviously not. But you know what? Newborns can’t see past about 14 inches away for the first little while, so he’ll have NO IDEA that his […]Read More »
Budget Bathroom Refresh
I touched on it a bit last week, but the changes around here have me itching to redo our 2nd bathroom. And while I had fun experimenting with working with what I have, we plan on being in this house for a while, and we’d like to update the bathroom to really fit our style […]Read More »
Is this thing on…?
So there’s been a good deal of radio silence here on the ol’ blog, not that I’m anticipating that anyone has been on the edge of their seats waiting for a post- but here’s a quick recap just in case. The Wolfpack is growing by one! We’re expecting our first, a boy- VERY SOON- and […]Read More »
Pack a Punch with a Simple Floating Canvas Frame
This week I FINALLY checked off a longstanding To-Do, and it was so great! I’m lucky to have a super-talented photographer for a husband, so I’ve long wanted to print one of his photos and make it a focal point on our dining room gallery wall. We built the ledges offset to make sure there’d […]Read More »
The Mid-Mod Planter
We’re back this week sharing a simple DIY with you, and a timely one! I’ve gone into full-on Plant Lady mode lately, and with the emergence of Spring, it’s the perfect time to build your own simple planter. This is an easy one: inexpensive, quick, beginner DIY, and minimal supplies. Midcentury-modern style planters have been […]Read More »
Project Jenjamin: A Shared Office
This past weekend, Ben and I took advantage of the final days of the Elfa sale at the Container Store to make a plan for our office closet. And then we spent 4 hours going through everything that we had previously piled into that closet. So, that was fun. Once we got things sorted, it […]Read More »
Project Jenjamin: A Mudroom Plan
In the past few years we’ve noticed that mudrooms have become incredibly popular. And we totally get it- having a “landing space” for your stuff when you get home can make such a difference in keeping things more organized. Plus, it’s another fun room to design! A lot of people go neutral with the style, […]Read More »
Working With What You’ve Got: No. 1
After renovating our master bath, of course we got the itch to update the guest bathroom as well. However, we’re totally not there yet- mentally, emotionally, or financially- but that doesn’t mean I can’t think about it. While my mind is spinning with ideas for a huge overhaul- that project is a long way away. […]Read More »
The Modern Nautical Bathroom
You know how sometimes when you’re watching a sporting event, and you see some person collapse across the finish line- victorious but exhausted? That is us. That is now. This is it. Welcome to Week 6 of the One Room Challenge! A brief refresher if you’re new here: the One Room Challenge was created by Linda […]Read More »
One Room Challenge Week 5: So close we can taste it!
Let’s jump right into it, shall we? We’ve just wrapped up Week 5 of the 6-Week One Room Challenge, and there’s been a ton of progress since our last update! Linda of Calling it Home created the One Room Challenge for design bloggers to make over a room in 6 weeks and share updates every […]Read More »
One Room Challenge Week 4!
Welcome to J(M)V Style! If you’re here for the first time, we’re so excited that you came by to check things out! The One Room Challenge is put together by Linda of Calling it Home for design bloggers twice a year, challenging them to makeover a space in the span of just 6 short weeks, with weekly […]Read More »
One Room Challenge Week 3: It looks like a room again!
Alternate titles: The Week that Ikea Betrayed Me, Don’t Cry Over Split Hardiebacker, How it Feels When Your Entire Home is Covered in Dust Before I get in to all that, here’s a refresher on what’s going on around here: first of all, Welcome to J(M)V Style! If you’re here for the first time, we’re so […]Read More »
One Room Challenge Week 2: Demo and Details!
Welcome back to our One Room Challenge adventure here at J(M)V Style! If you’re joining us for the first time, a little refresher on the ORC: The One Room Challenge is put together by Linda of Calling it Home for design bloggers twice a year, challenging them to makeover a space in the span of just 6 […]Read More »
One Room Challenge Week 1: The Modern Nautical Bathroom
You guys! It’s happening! We are jumping into the throes of the One Room Challenge, RIGHT. NOW. For anyone who isn’t familiar, the One Room Challenge is put together by Linda of Calling it Home for design bloggers twice a year, challenging them to makeover a space in the span of just 6 short weeks, with […]Read More »
Project Jenjamin: Outdoor Vibes for the Front Porch
It’s just now reaching a temperature in Atlanta where I’ll consent to be outside for any length of time, unless I’m being forced to build a gate. So, it’s got me thinking about making over our outdoor spaces, BIG TIME. You may be thinking “but summer’s almost over”, and I’m thinking “Yes. Exactly. Thank goodness.” […]Read More »
Project Jenjamin: Throwback to a DIY Wedding
Ben and I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary on the 7th, and I felt like this was the perfect opportunity to share some of the projects we took on in making that big day our own! Creative guest books have become increasingly popular lately, because it’s so fun to have something from your wedding that can […]Read More »
Project Jenjamin: Master Bathroom Plans
It all started with a little stroll around Floor and Decor. While I was waiting for my order for Project Concrete Condo to be pulled, I couldn’t help but do a little meandering. (P.S. the contractors are killing it right now on that project, and I can’t wait to share the after pictures!) I stumbled across […]Read More »
Happy Housiversary: A look at the first 365 days
A year ago on the 24th of July, Ben and I tricked someone into selling us their house! (Well, it was actually a legitimate transaction and everything, but it felt like trickery. Are you sure we’re old enough/ financially secure enough/ responsible enough to own our own home? Are you sure?) It felt- and still […]Read More »
Getting Horizontal with a Modern Fence Gate
Ben is obsessed with horizontal fences. OBSESSED. When we first put an offer in on another home, it didn’t have a fence at all, and Ben was THRILLED by the chance for us to install our own horizontal fence. And he’s right- they’re an awesome modern detail, and it’s great to mix up the tried-and-true […]Read More »
The Skinny on our Sofa Table
I love a good sofa table. Not only are they a great functional piece in a living space but they are a perfect starter DIY project. via: Shanty 2 Chic // Jenna Sue // Pneumatic Addict We recently completed another task for Project Jenjamin, which included the skinniest little sofa table, with a surprise extra function! Check out […]Read More »
Five on Friday: Volume 1
For your Friday, enjoy some of our favorite discoveries this week! Those Swedes have been cleverly tricking us all with their CGI Ikea catalogs! We’re pretty organized people, and lately we’ve researched down the rabbit hole of bullet journaling. We haven’t taken the plunge yet, but there’s a lot to nerd out on here. If […]Read More »
Our Hacked Rasts!
Our new nightstands are complete, and I just LOVE them! (but, like, the appropriate amount for inanimate objects, obviously) Aside from the style they add to the room, they are the perfect scale for maximizing our space. It’s not a big room, and our bed frame is pretty visually heavy, so we had to find […]Read More »
Creating a House List
Ben and I are quickly approaching our one-year housiversary (which is blowing my mind, by the way), and it’s sent me into a bit of “nesting” frenzy. Every little project that we’ve done to make the house our own has been so thrilling and satisfying, it’s started to snowball in my head a little bit. […]Read More »
Rasts on Rasts on Rasts
Meet RAST. He’s a simple kind of fellow- but he’s just bursting with potential. RAST probably looks familiar to you, because according to my in-no-way-scientific assessment, RAST is among the most-hacked Ikea products of all time. And with good reason. Dear RAST is only $35. And unlike most Ikea products, the body is actually completely […]Read More »