by Lora Green | Feb 9, 2018 | Friday Nesting
Are you getting enough sleep?! If not, try these tips and tricks for improving your evening shuteye. I LOVE these large scale portraits. Gunner and Moxie sure are cute and I would bet they’d look pretty great in a blown up picture. This simple and elegant...
by Lora Green | Feb 2, 2018 | Friday Nesting
First and foremost, an update from last week on Gunner: He had his annual vet appointment on Tuesday and he is healing fantastically. Next Wednesday the stitches will be removed and he’ll be back to his normal! I think I mentioned this last week but I...
by North Country Nest | Jan 26, 2018 | Friday Nesting
Happy Friday, friends! It’s about that time I start craving bright colors and while I was reminiscing on last year’s spring entryway, I stumbled on this picture that’s perfect for this week’s update… You see that sweet boy soaking up the...
by North Country Nest | Nov 24, 2017 | Friday Nesting
It’s Black Friday! Only the best shopping day of the year and we couldn’t be more excited! If you haven’t already, we’ve put together two gift guides if you need some ideas. [wc_row] [wc_column size=”one-half”...
by North Country Nest | Oct 27, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Renovation changes. If you’re subscribed to our newsletter, you’ve already heard a bit about the changes on the main level’s floor plan. Nothing is set in stone yet and we’ve gone back and forth on what we’re going to do. Who am I...
by North Country Nest | Sep 29, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Anddd it’s back! During the craziness of summer, the beloved Friday Nesting had to take a back seat. We’re bringing it back as an end-of-the-month roundup – sharing fun DIYs, great sales, products we love and home decor ideas we’re swooning...
by North Country Nest | Jun 23, 2017 | DIY Projects, Friday Nesting, Home Decor, Home Renovation
Did you know dogs are fantastic gardeners? You see, the greenhouse in town is having their clearance sale and I picked up a few plants for our backyard. We have this cluster of trees in the middle of the yard with an exceptional amount of weeds. I bought plants for...
by North Country Nest | Jun 9, 2017 | Friday Nesting, Home Decor, Home Renovation
Friday story time. When we moved in, Neighbor Ron told us that our soft sand/dirt driveway lent itself to turtle egg heaven and every year snapping turles make a nest in our front yard. Last year around this time, we [and by we, I mean Brett] picked up about 30 baby...
by North Country Nest | Jun 2, 2017 | DIY Projects, Friday Nesting, Home Decor, Home Renovation
It’s Friday! This short week seemed a little longer than normal, but we’ve made it. A short post for you today – some great inspiration projects and a few absolutely adorable farmhouse storage finds to share. Friday inspiration. We’re not ones...
by North Country Nest | May 26, 2017 | Friday Nesting, Home Decor, Home Renovation
Friday decor. Gardening has never really been my ‘thing.’ So, imagine my surprise when these beautiful perennials actually came back for another year of being slightly neglected and more often than not, thirsty. The best part? They look beautiful in a...
by North Country Nest | May 19, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Friday decor. Today calls for a declaration: Lilac is my favorite season. With all the tree cutting and yard rehabbing, I thought we lost all our lilac trees. Much to my surprise, I found one hiding behind our shed with a few blooms on it. Immediately I cut off a few...
by North Country Nest | May 5, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Friday inspiration. 1. This easy DIY garden bed made with railroad ties. 2.These DIY stamped herb markers are on my to-do list. 3. Need some spring and summer front porch inspiration? Check out these great ideas. 4. Drawn to neutral decor? Not only are these rooms...
by North Country Nest | Apr 28, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Friday five. [this post contains affiliate links, which means we may make a small commission if a purchase is made, at no additional cost to you. see the full disclosure here.] As planter season draws nearer [at least for us in Minnesota, who has seen more snow this...
by North Country Nest | Apr 21, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Friday five. [this post contains affiliate links, which means we may make a small commission if a purchase is made, at no additional cost to you. see the full disclosure here.] Today’s five minute DIY decor is for all you book lovers. Grab a few old books,...
by North Country Nest | Apr 7, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Friday story time. Since Brett is back on the road, the dogs and I decided to spend the week at my sister and brother-in-law’s house. With three dogs and three children [her husband is working 12-hour days] she was bound to have some eventful experiences to...
by North Country Nest | Mar 31, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Friday five. Do you have five minutes to spare? Get some fresh flowers – Trader Joe’s has them real cheap, the ones pictured were $2.99 per bouquet – find a white vase or pitcher, fill it with water and add the flowers. Boom. Your space is instantly...
by North Country Nest | Mar 18, 2017 | Friday Nesting, Home Renovation
Happy [day after] St. Patrick’s Day! We hope you were able to enjoy a tall Irish beer and corned beef and cabbage 🙂 Life happened and we are a day late on Friday Nesting. But Saturday needs some love too, so we thought it was okay! Saturday inspiration....
by North Country Nest | Mar 10, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Friday laughs. Two weekends ago I created a DIY spring wreath that I shared this past Tuesday. After I was done making it, the lighting wasn’t that great in the house and I didn’t quite know how I wanted to stage the photo, so I put it on pause with the...
by North Country Nest | Mar 3, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Friday story // a quick bathroom update Ladies and gentleman, we are so, so happy to announce that the picking out of shower tile in our guest bathroom has happened. Even better? It’s been ordered (they didn’t have enough in stock at the store) and should...
by North Country Nest | Feb 10, 2017 | Friday Nesting, Home Decor
Friday laughs. So a good friend of mine is getting a husky this weekend and she shared this video on Facebook. Because dogs. Friday inspiration. This bench…so cute and definitely getting added to the project list. These built ins and fire place have me...
by North Country Nest | Jan 27, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Friday laughs. Mike Myers and Jimmy Fallon having a dance-off. Do you need more of an explanation than that? [this post contains affiliate links, which means we may make a small commission if a purchase is made. see the full disclosure here.] Friday finds &...
by North Country Nest | Jan 20, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Friday Story Time. Our heat went out again. The positive, our ‘heat is out’ routine is down pat. The morning went something like this…I woke up early for work, threw on a sweatshirt and went about my morning routine. About twenty minutes in, I...
by North Country Nest | Jan 13, 2017 | Friday Nesting
Friday Story. This week we updated you on the latest bathroom happenings and I shared Brett’s handwork on Instagram in the form of the vanity that he is building for us [see below]. It’s beautiful is an understatement and I cannot wait to put that baby in its rightful...
by North Country Nest | Jan 6, 2017 | Friday Nesting, Home Renovation, Lifestyle
Friday story time. In case you missed this on our Instagram: Last week, I went out for dinner with a friend and got some takeout for Brett. When I got home, all the lights in the house were off, with the exception of a construction light shining towards the front...
