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November 25, 2020

Whole Home Renovation – Dustin’s Iowa House, Before & After

Dustin bought his house 3 years ago and it needed a complete whole home renovation, top to bottom! The house was pretty much original 1983 everything so it was primed to be torn apart. When we first started talking, I…

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February 22, 2018

Kitchen Refresh – A Little Elbow Grease for My Dream White Kitchen

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted a white kitchen. As cliche as it is, I love anything light and bright! Our home was built in 2000 (or somewhere around there) and from what I can tell, it…

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November 3, 2017

The Woods – The Great Backyard Renovation

We live in New Hampshire which is notoriously rocky. Our town in particular has some hills. And when I say hills, I mean HILLS. Our whole neighborhood is basically built on a mountain (or so it seems). While the developer…

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October 16, 2017

Oh You Fancy, Huh? A Simple Garage Door Upgrade

I’m huge on items that make a big impact for little money. I mean, aren’t we all? This little upgrade is so simple and inexpensive, but totally elevates the look of our house! I wavered if I should even do a…

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August 14, 2017

Basic Master Bedroom

  So in full defense of my master bedroom, it isn’t done. Phew, glad that is out of the way!In all seriousness, we have never prioritized decorating our bedroom. Our last home’s master was quite teeny, but we shoved this…

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June 26, 2017

Finishing the Basement: Done! (Well, Mostly)

We have finally made it! The fastest renovation in history. While we aren’t completely finished (I will break that down at the end), it is done to the point where it is usable and contractors aren’t in our home every…

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June 20, 2017

Finishing the Basement: Now It’s Getting Real

My mother in law was up a couple weekends ago from Pennsylvania for Eloise’s birthday party. (Sidenote: She’s ONE? How?!). I was talking to her about the home, the basement, and organizing the house in general. Basically I was apologizing…

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About Me
I am Nicole Fergesen, mama to six, born and raised New Englander and new Iowan. I believe in Jesus, am obsessed with my family and homemaking, and love functional fashion. I also dabble in home design and relentlessly find beauty in everything. Wife to Dustin, widow of Marcus, and working on blending a family and finding grace in the journey.
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