Category Archives: DIY Projects

Nursery Tour

Posted on October 7, 2015 by mandyvolpe

Parker has decided to keep on cooking, so I have decided to go ahead and give you a tour of his new digs. One of my favorite things we have done to get ready for Parker was to create his … Continue reading →

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Project Spotlight: Pallet Wood Bench

Posted on December 31, 2014 by mandyvolpe

Today I wanted to pause for a moment to brag on that handy husband of mine. Conner recently helped a family who needed to have some organization for their front hallway. It was a space located right by their front … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go For a Picnic: Baby Shower

Posted on December 29, 2014 by mandyvolpe

I recently co-hosted a baby shower for my friend who was expecting their first child. When coming up with a theme that didn’t include ducks or references to popping, I decided to draw inspiration from their wedding. They celebrated their nuptials with … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread House Building Activity

Posted on December 8, 2014 by mandyvolpe

One of my favorite traditions of the holiday season is making Gingerbread Houses! I grew up with my mom making the dough and cutting out the pieces of gingerbread to form into the chalets. We would all gather around the … Continue reading →

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Halloween Recap: Costume Edition

Posted on November 9, 2014 by mandyvolpe

We kicked off the Halloween week with a festive holiday lunch. I introduce to you, ghost tortilla chips with soup. Our goal for Halloween this year was to have fun and not spend a dime on costumes. I mean, when buying … Continue reading →

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Fox Den Woodshop Creation: Coffee Table

Posted on July 30, 2014 by mandyvolpe

Did we ever tell you the story about the time I showed Conner a picture of a coffee table and he built it for me? Yeah, that happened. We have an L shaped couch and I knew a square table … Continue reading →

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Money Monday: Decorating Truths

Posted on July 14, 2014 by mandyvolpe

I wish my home looked like the Pottery Barn Catalog. I wish I could snap my fingers and everything would be color coordinated, matching, and there would be brand new items throughout my house. But that isn’t real life. That … Continue reading →

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Project Spotlight: Office Renovation

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Conner Volpe

After a few months of working in my office, I finally sat down with Mandy to design what I really wanted in there. When we first moved in I just had furniture that I had pieced together in college and … Continue reading →

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BabEH Shower: Canadian Themed Baby Shower

Posted on March 10, 2014 by mandyvolpe

Recently I was able to plan a baby shower for my friend who is expecting a little baby boy in a few weeks! The family is from Canada, so I wanted to focus on red + white as the color … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Crush on Valentine’s Day Decor

Posted on February 14, 2014 by mandyvolpe

A little Valentine’s decor to kick off your February 14th! I really wanted our mantle this holiday to be themed on love and pink. Pink decor doesn’t really happen in our house, so it was a fun way to incorporate … Continue reading →

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