We haven’t done this before but I thought it would be fun-ish to have a mid-year check in on how the projects are coming along. And of course, in true North Country Nest fashion, plans change. Not only are we…
Front Porch Summer Decor
I was going back in the archives and realized we never really showed off the new siding on the home. It was completed last fall, mid-November if I remember correctly. The front porch itself was updated last summer when we…
The Lawsuit
On July 2, 2019, Brett and I were served with lawsuit paperwork from our neighbor and for the past year, we’ve been in a legal battle over land. Let’s start from the beginning, shall we? Back in 2017, we were…
Our Blogging Journey + 2020 Survey
North Country Nest was born four and a half YEARS ago. I can hardly believe it’s been that long. We started this blog as a way to share our home renovation journey with family and friends. I was working at…
How to Clean Dried Grout
Does any renovation project go without a hitch? The answer is no. At least when it comes to our projects. If you’re on our newsletter list, you know that we spent an inordinate amount of time and money on floor…
June Kitchen Renovation Update: Windows + Flooring!
We. Have. Floors. In the kitchen. Real, actual flooring. It’s been awhile since we’ve shared the kitchen updates, so before we dive into all the flooring goodness, let’s start from where we left off, way back in April: And now…
Appliances + Island + Moulding – Our Kitchen Renovation Update Round Three
[post contains affiliate links, which means we may make a small commission, at NO additional cost to you, if a purchase is made. thanks for supporting north country nest!] For the first time since December 26, 2019, we have a…
A Neutral Spring Guest Bedroom
Take a tour of North Country Nest’s guest bedroom that’s decorated for spring with neutral tones and a pop of spring color! I’m going out on a limb – I think spring is officially here in Minnesota. I spent Monday…
Lighting and Walls in the Living Room
I feel like a record on repeat, but we are so freakin’ close to finishing the renovations in the main living area. It’s weird to think that after four years of constant projects we can actually see the finish line….
The Kitchen Update for March + The Appliance Debacle
It’s been about a month since our last update. Boy, time flies. When we first tore out the kitchen island, I was hoping to share our final reveal post around this time. Clearly that was a little too ambitious (what’s…
Decorating the Guest Bathroom for Spring
We’re sharing a collection of simple and easy spring home decor ideas that are sure to add charm to your guest bathroom. Well, it’s only Tuesday and this week is proving to be an interesting one. My original goal of…
Spring blanket + throw pillow combos
Quickly and easily add spring charm to your home with these spring throw blanket and pillow combinations! Spring is right around the corner which means only one thing: spring decor! I love seeing all the colors and patterns that make…
