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Our DIY Fixer Upper Story

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Part 1: Building Our Dream Home While Getting Out of Debt

I’m so excited to have my friend and fellow blogger, Alicia Bertram, guest posting today to share her family’s incredible story of building their dream home, nail by nail,  from start to finish. This, all while paying off consumer debt and making some crazy decisions along the way to reach their goals!Our DIY Fixer Upper Story: Building our Dram Home While Getting Out of Consumer Debt | Five Marigolds

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big boy room

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big boy room

Assembly Home gray rug
urbanoutfitters.com

Aidan Gray storage basket
laylagrayce.com

Jonathan Adler throw pillow
bloomingdales.com

Home decor
$41 – cottonon.com

Metal wall art
craftcuts.com

Pottery barn furniture
potterybarn.com

White chair
ikea.com

FUFFLA
ikea.com


(Very) Small Spaces: Shared Girl Room

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Baby #3 is on the way  soon(!) and the nursery is officially done. We live in a 3 bedroom home with cozy (aka ridiculously small) bedrooms which meant lots of creativity and organization.
I tried my best to create the illusion of space with monochromatic touches of taupe and pink with gold accents against white.  We used a pink and taupe toile in the bedding for both girls and carried the colors throughout the room. Here is a mock up:shared girl room3
I’m certainly no designer (clearly!) but because I had such a hard time finding decor ideas for tight quarters, I’m posting mine for all of you out there with small spaces.
Tiny Spaces Shared Girl Room
Do you like how I kept the overstuffed toy box in the shot? That’s just me keeping it real.