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It All Started on the Lake

Lifestyle· Relationships

1 Jun

Memorial Day Weekend is significant for a number of reasons. The most obvious being to honor those who have lost their lives protecting the freedoms of this country. We are blessed beyond belief to call America home. Next up is the fact that we get an extra day off work. Who doesn’t love that? Last, … Read More about It All Started on the Lake

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Off Our Rocker – A Garage Sale Makeover

DIY Projects· Furniture

30 May

See how we transformed these boring rocking chairs with this great tutorial on how to paint outdoor wood furniture with chalk paint. [post contains affiliate links, which means we make a small commission, at NO additional cost to you, if a purchase is made. thanks for supporting north country nest!] Happy Memorial Day! The sun … Read More about Off Our Rocker – A Garage Sale Makeover

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Let There be Light

Renovations· The Bedroom· The Guest Bedroom #1· The Living Room

27 May

This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for our full disclosure.  When we moved into the house, one of the first quirks we quickly noticed was the lighting. The bathroom has old looking hanging lights and the master bedroom’s lights are connected to plugins. There is nothing overhead in the living room and the … Read More about Let There be Light

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The Liebster Award Nomination

Lifestyle

25 May

We are so happy and proud to announce that we were nominated by Pack Your Baguios for the Liebster Award – an award that is given from one new blogger to another. Pack Your Baguios is a super fun blog about Carmen and Joe’s travel adventures. You can also check them out on Facebook and … Read More about The Liebster Award Nomination

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Finding an Outlet During Home Renovation

Lifestyle

20 May

North Country Book Club This post may contain affiliate links.  Home improvement is stressful. We’ve only been at this for a few months, but we’ve been asked what it is like living in constant renovations. Well, neither one of us are sugar-coaters so we’ll be blunt – it sucks sometimes. Yes, it’s dusty. Yes, it’s … Read More about Finding an Outlet During Home Renovation

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Summer Home Improvement Project List

Renovations· The Bedroom· The Garage· The Laundry Room· The Office

18 May

The sun is shining here in Minnesota and the days are getting longer and longer. We’re on the cusp of summer and I don’t know about you, but I feel like I was just ringing in the new year. 2016 seems to be flying by – I can hardly believe we’re only a week and … Read More about Summer Home Improvement Project List

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North Country Nest Gets Engaged

Lifestyle

16 May

So we are here to grovel, apologize and offer our most sincere “I’m sorry.” We took a week off from The Nest, but in all fairness, it was for good reason. Last Saturday, May 7, Brett and I got engaged! It was completely unexpected on my part and an absolutely wonderful surprise. Not only did … Read More about North Country Nest Gets Engaged

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Friday Inspiration: The Home Office

Home Decor

6 May

Home Office Inspiration The office is a place for getting stuff done. It is a place that should foster creativity and hard work. A place where ideas are born and items are happily crossed off the to-do list. Unfortunately, our office doesn’t even have four walls. Which is why I want to share some spaces … Read More about Friday Inspiration: The Home Office

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Thrift Store Bar Stools to Patio Side Tables

DIY Projects· Furniture

4 May

Thrift Store Bar Stools to Patio Side Tables [This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, view our disclosure.] I’ve got a quick and easy thrift store makeover for you today! In honor of it being an absolutely gorgeous week of weather here in Minnesota, I wanted to share my repurposed bar stools, made … Read More about Thrift Store Bar Stools to Patio Side Tables

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Repurposed Thrift Store Office Chair

DIY Projects· Furniture

2 May

Makeover: Thrift Store Office Chair One of the first posts in this blog was about making over a thrift store desk. Haven’t read it? Click here to check it out! Ever since that desk makeover, I have been on the hunt for its mate – an office chair. I mean, what is a desk without a … Read More about Repurposed Thrift Store Office Chair

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Friday Inspiration: 9 Creative and Inviting Entryways

Home Decor

29 Apr

An entryway is (usually) the first point of contact a new visitor has with your home. Think about the last house you went into and the feeling you got as you walked in. Was it warm and inviting? A little cluttered or completely spotless? Cozy or wide open? Not that one option is better than … Read More about Friday Inspiration: 9 Creative and Inviting Entryways

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April Rewind

Lifestyle

27 Apr

A Look Back at April Can you believe April will be behind us in FOUR DAYS?!? It’s even harder to believe that we’ve been in the house now for two months. I don’t know about you, but I feel like every month goes by faster and faster. I remember going through school and life seemed … Read More about April Rewind

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We’re Brett and Kelly! A husband and wife team tackling our first complete home renovation. We love all things DIY, our two furbabes and lazy summer days out on the lake. Our mission? To share the journey of turning a house into a home.

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