Hey there!
Welcome to our home…
If you love vintage finds, easy design tips, and a good before & after…
you’re in the right place.

meet the Author
How it all started…
From burnt-out night shift nurse to passionate home design blogger.
This blog began as a creative outlet to fuel my passion for home design while living in a tiny apartment and juggling crazy nursing hours.
Back then, it was all about budget-friendly design and inspiring others to personalize their spaces, no matter the situation.
Fast forward a few years, and we’re now the proud owners of our first home, lovingly nicknamed The Foxhole Cottage.
Between the sweet chaos of two little ones underfoot (and one on the way!), backyard chickens, baking sourdough loaves, and life, we’re slowly turning our 1993 builder-grade home into a cozy cottage.
Here, you’ll find down-to-earth home design tips, easy DIYs, and a whole lot of real-life inspiration for creating a beautiful home, no matter your budget or skill level.
A look back on
our journey…

2017
FALL
Started the blog as a creative outlet to fuel my love for home decor and design.

2023
We purchased our first home, a 1993 builder-grade! After a few months, we brought home our second baby, Jack.
2017
summer
Moved from Wisconsin to North Carolina and took my first nursing job.

2022
Brought home our first baby, Avah. The blog took a backseat as we adjusted to being new parents.

2024
And that brings us to the present…
We are slowly updating our new home, which is lovingly nicknamed The Foxhole Cottage. Follow the progress below!


the
FOXHOLE COTTAGE
We bought our first home! Follow along as we update our 1993 builder-grade into a European-inspired cottage!