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  • Our Christmas 2025 Decorating Tour: The Joys(and laughs) of Decorating

    Usually I’m bursting with excitement to decorate for Christmas. I remember one year I made Jake decorate Halloween night because we didn’t get any trick or treaters. This year though? I’m not really feeling the Christmas spirit.

    I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because I want to deep clean the whole house before the Christmas clutter? Maybe it’s because last year my toddler kept taking the ornaments off the tree and throwing them? Whether the cluttered house or toddler tantrums, I just wasn’t in the mood to decorate this year.

    Well, I finally mustered up the energy to decorate, and I’m glad I did. I compromised with myself. I didn’t decorate as much as I usually do, but I did just enough to have the Christmas spirit. Here is our 2025 Christmas Home Tour!

    Outdoor

    The beginning of our 2025 Christmas Decorating Journey started on an uncharacteristically warm November day. We woke up and the high was mid-60s. Jake got home from a morning workout and was bustling to hang the lights outside. I, being the Scrooge I was this year, came up with every excuse possible not to hang those lights. I literally decluttered our 2 spare bedrooms just to procrastinate.

    Our very advanced method of hot gluing lights to our bricks.

    Finally, around 3pm, we went outside to start on the lights. But wait? Did I immediately help hang them? Absolutely not. I found the time to clean up our back patio and put away all the cushions and toys in the garage…

    After that unnecessary task, I finally started helping with the lights. About an hour later, Jake was running the extension cord for our outdoor wreath that connects to the first strand of lights…and realized we strung the lights backwards. The male end was where the female end should be…

    After taking down every strand except 2, we lost all motivation and just stopped. We looked like the Beverly HIllbillies for exactly a week. The very next Saturday, Jake hung the rest of lights and our wreath above the garage. We opted out of wrapping our columns this year, but I’m loving the colors.

    Still haven’t plugged in the candy cane lights…

    Indoor

    After seeing Jake was hanging the lights during nap time, I decided to start on the indoor decorations, especially because he was getting in the attic for the outdoor wreath so might as well hang up and put out the decorations that lived up there.

    This is my favorite decoration this year. The cabinets look like presents, and it was super quick and easy to do.

    The first thing I did was try something new! My mom decorated her kitchen cabinets with ribbon this year, and I absolutely loved it so she gave me her leftover ribbon and I did it to ours! I think it looks so cute, and Jake has told me 3 different times that they look really good. It was a great start to the decorating process.

    After the cabinets, I had the motivation to hang our indoor wreath, set up our nutcracker and skinny tree, and our wooden nativity scene. By this time, the boys woke up, Jake was done outside, and we needed to get some fresh air so to the park we went!

    The next day I finished everything else. I didn’t decorate nearly as much this year. I know it’s because I don’t feel like fighting the boys on playing with the decorations.

    Here’s a photo dump of our indoor decorations, including our half decorated tree because my toddler was literally throwing ornaments as we were decorating and my baby was grabbing every ornament he could reach.

    It’s nice and cozy in our house, so I’m glad I finally decorated. There’s nothing like curling up on the couch with the fireplace and Christmas lights on.

    What’s your favorite part of the holiday season?

    Mine is always the lights.

  • Postpartum Fitness Fridays: Week 3

    How I’m Feeling This Week

    Sleep deprived and worn thin.

    Workouts I did

    Monday: [ solidcore ] signature50

    Wednesday: [ solidcore ] signature50

    Total workouts this week: 2 classes

    Goal for next week: 3 classes

    Pelvic Floor & Core Check-In

    I feel my core getting stronger with each class. Little things like being able to sit up from laying down while holding my baby are big wins.

    Real Moment from this Week

    My baby was coughing all Thursday night. I think I had a total of 3 hours of sleep. I ended up canceling my yoga class I had scheduled for Friday evening. I just didn’t have the energy to even think about going.

    Small Win

    I scheduled a 6am class for next week to workout with a friend. Hopefully next week my small win is attending the class!

    What I’m Working on next week

    I’m going to work on drinking more water. I was so thirsty after my workout on Wednesday. I was also craving salt, so I might look into getting some electrolyte powder.

    Thanks for following along, see you next Friday!

    What time do you usually like to workout?

    I’ve been scheduling my workouts after 4pm when Jake is off work, but I’m toying with the idea of working out before he starts work. I’m not much of a morning person, so we’ll see!

  • Holiday Decoration Storage

    Holiday Decoration Storage

    By the end of the Christmas season, I am ready to just throw all the decorations in bins and leave it as a problem for future me. I haven’t gotten any of the decorations out yet so I figured it might be fun to see just how inconsiderate past me was to future me.

    There was a time when I wrapped all of our Christmas lights around coat hangers so they wouldn’t tangle. There was a time I had just 1 bin of decorations so I knew everything was together.

    It’s been years since then. I’ve accumulated a ton of decorations, whether through buying them myself or getting them second hand from my mother in law. So the organization isn’t great, but it’s working…enough.

    Here’s how we stored our decorations from the 2024 Holiday season!

    Outdoor Decorations

    We have a bin for all of our outdoor lights which just had everything thrown in Willy-Nilly. We have these gorgeous vintage looking multi colored bulb lights that luckily aren’t terrible to untangle. We also have smaller white stranded lights for our white columns and some pretty sad looking garland that I replaced the white lights with last year because the white stranded lights aren’t quite the right colors.

    Look at this chaos…

    We also have our cute candy cane path lights, and we always replace our garage lights for the season. The bulbs change from white, to green, to red.


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    Indoor Decorations

    The indoor decorations are where I’ve lost my marbles.

    I have them organized by tree, kinda. We have a taller 8.5ft tree for downstairs that my mother in law traded us for one of our 7.5ft trees. (shout out to her!) So I keep most of the ornaments and lights in a bin along with the tree skirt and angel. I have a bag that goes with the tree that has the wooden beads, ribbon, and some extra ornaments.

    You can see the shelf these usually live right behind it. Off to the side. Out of sight. Out of mind.

    The next bin is for our other tree. This one has a Grinch theme so it has all the ornaments, ribbon, and tree skirt as well.

    I have a little bin full of more sentimental ornaments from my and Jake’s childhood.

    Then we have a random assortment of stuff in our attic (which we were told was not meant for storage but come on. What’s an attic for if not for seasonal storage??)

    Up there we have our 3ft nutcracker, our 7.5ft tree, a nativity sign, and some other random things that we ran out of space for in the bins.

    It’s not pretty. It’s not aesthetic. It’s random bins we bought when we first moved into our house…but it works! Everything is here and we survived getting it all back out.


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  • Postpartum Fitness Friday: Week 2

    How I’m Feeling This Week

    I’m feeling pretty tired this week, especially on Friday. I don’t know if it’s my workouts catching up to me or just the long travel day on Thursday, but I can’t seem to wake up. 

    Workouts I did

    Sunday: YogaSix Signature Hot

    Hot means HOT. Next time I’ll be wearing shorts, not leggings.

    Monday: Pure Barre Align

    This was different from the Classic class. It still felt like a workout but even more stretching. I booked 2 more classes this week already!

    Tuesday: [ solidcore ] Signature50

    I struggled in the obliques section again, but overall it was a great workout.

    Thursday: Pure Barre Align

    Getting a good workout in before 3 hours in the car was clutch.

    Saturday: YogaSix Slow Flow

    Total workouts this week: 5 classes

    Goal for next week: 4 classes

    Pelvic Floor & Core Check-In

    Pure Barre really emphasizes my hip weakness. There are a lot of leg lifts, and like I mentioned last week, my right hip is a lot weaker than my left. I feel like I have to heave my leg up to do the lift. Also it clicks a lot with most of the movements. I felt a little pubic bone pain during the heavy squats at my Tuesday solidcore class, but nothing too bad. 

    Real Moment from this Week

    With the chaos of it being Thanksgiving morning, I forgot to check-in on our insurance app and received a nasty email stating I would have to pay a late fee or wait until next month to book another class. Luckily I was able to chat with the AI bot and it waived the fee because I explained I wasn’t a no show. I had proof from Pure Barre I was there. My brain was fried by the time I made it to Thanksgiving and the day was so busy. Luckily they waived it and gave me a “second chance” since it was the first time. I definitely won’t be forgetting to check in again!! I really wish Wellhub used different verbiage. There’s no way for them to know I guess, but I wasn’t a no show! I was a missed check in. 

    Now I know what happens if I miss the check in with Wellhub step. Now I know it’s not connected to the gyms in any way. Totally my fault and I’m lucky they’re understanding. 

    I’m really struggling at the end of this week! I drove all the way to my yoga class and realized I forgot my mat. I had to pay a $3 mat rental fee. 

    Small Win

    I can tell my core is stronger. We did straight leg sit-ups in Align and I was able to do them very controlled. No momentum whatsoever!

    After forgetting  Wellhub check in on Thursday, and forgetting my yoga mat on Saturday morning, my anxiety really kicked in. I was standing in the yoga six lobby seriously contemplating just going home because I was so discouraged. I ended up completing the class and even signing up for a 12 classes in 3 months challenge. I’m proud of myself for not letting my anxiety ruin my day and even challenging myself after the fact.

    What I’m Working on next week

    Better recovery. I might’ve overdid it a little this week, but I also didn’t prioritize eating because the class times were weird and I know I didn’t drink enough water. 

    Thanks for following along, see you next Friday!

    What was your small win today?

  • Our Christmas Movie List for 2025

    Every single December, I blink and suddenly we’re at New Years Eve.

    So this year, I’m making a list ahead of time because Christmas movies are truly a core memory builder for me. They’re nostalgic, cozy, familiar, heartwarming, funny… all the things that make this season feel magical. And I didn’t want to forget any of them in the hustle and bustle of Christmas with little kids.

    2025 Christmas Movie ListUnwrap your list

    I’m sharing our list, the movies we personally prioritized, so if you want to follow along or build from ours, you can!

    Make a list, check it twice, and soak up the season with your family too.

    Our 2025 Must Watch Christmas Movies

    1. The Grinch(all 3… but Jim Carrey is my favorite forever)

    While Jim Carrey’s will always be the elite version for me, the original animated Grinch is a classic must watch, and the newer animated one with Benedict Cumberbatch has quickly become my toddlers favorite. All three are staples in our house.

    2. Elf

    Elf is my husband’s favorite and we watch it multiple times throughout the season. We quote this movie YEAR. ROUND. It just never stops being funny.

    3. Deck the Halls

    Another one of my husband’s favorites. When we hang lights, he always mentions this movie.

    4. Miracle on 34th Street

    Classic, timeless, feels like Christmas.

    5. Home Alone 1 & 2

    Yes BOTH. 1 and 2 are non-negotiable back-to-back musts.

    6. Christmas Vacation

    Nothing like Clark Griswold plugging in his lights and nothing turning on to kick off Christmas.

    7. A Christmas Story

    I feel like it’s impossible to miss this because it literally plays on repeat on TV every Christmas Day… and it still never gets old.

    8. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

    This is also a classic. I remember when it was on tv my parents would yell for me to join them and watch it. The claymation is just the definition of nostalgia.

    9. Charlie Brown Christmas

    I watched this every year growing up and now I’m continuing the tradition with my babies. My Mama Nise loves Charlie Brown, so I think of her every single time we turn it on.

    10. A Christmas Carol

    Bah humbug.

    And of course… sprinkle in Hallmark Christmas movies throughout the month.

    Yes, they all have the same story. Yes, you always know exactly how they’ll end. That’s the charm for me.

    My favorite recent one: Three Wise Men and a Baby.

    I’ll be checking this list off all season long so I don’t accidentally look up and realize December is over. Save this, share this, screenshot it, print it… whatever helps you remember to slow down and actually enjoy the cozy nights, the hot chocolate, the twinkle lights, and the movies that make Christmas feel like Christmas.

    What movies would you add to your list this year?


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    I had to edit to add my toddler’s honorable mentions:

    1. Choo Choo Train (The Polar Express)
    2. This is Halloween (Nightmare Before Christmas)
    3. Frozen

  • Postpartum Fitness Fridays: I’m Back, Baby!

    Week 1

    It’s the end of my first week back and I am feeling super motivated! My body is sore but in the best way.

    How I’m Feeling This Week

    I had the bright idea to get a flu and covid vaccine on Monday night after my first Solidcore class. I felt like literal death all day Tuesday. The mix of muscle soreness, chills, and body aches almost did me in. 

    Luckily the chills and body aches faded by Wednesday morning. Barre was perfect timing because you stretch after each section so I had the benefit of working out and stretching my sore muscles. 

    I ended my week with a Signature50 (Solidcore) class that reiterated what I already knew: my core is verrryyyy weak. I look forward to the changes to come. One measure I’ll mentally be calculating is how many breaks I need during class! (This class required a lot.)

    Workouts I did

    Monday: Solidcore Starter50

    I felt really good during and after this class. I was able to keep up and remembered all the cues. Obliques were the worst part! I originally planned on doing more Starter50s, but I decided to go ahead with Signature50!

    Wednesday: Pure Barre Classic

    This was so much fun! It was definitely a workout but it felt more like dancing. 

    Friday: Solidcore Signature50 muscle focus-hamstrings & back

    My first full on Solidcore class was so fun. It was difficult but I had a blast. I really like the coach. (She was my coach for Starter50 as well.) I had to take A LOT of breaks during the core sections and the bungee kickbacks. My core is non existent right now and by the time we got to bungee kickbacks, my hamstrings were DONE.

    Total workouts this week: 3 classes

    Goal for next week: 4 classes

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    Pelvic Floor & Core Check-In

    During the leg raises at the barre class I really felt the shearing sensation on my pelvic bone. I remember this being a problem after my first pregnancy. Isolated leg exercises seem to really make it flare up. The modification I made was just to not lift my leg quite so high and I had more of a bend in my knee.

    I really notice my right hip is very weak. I could feel my right knee compensating during lunges.

    Real Moment from this Week

    My first day back and neither of the boys took their naps. I spent an hour before class getting them down, and neither one of them stayed asleep!

    Small Win

    During the Starter50 class, the coach said “Take a look at Destiny if you want to see the tempo you should be going” and I felt like a million bucks.

    What I’m Working on next week

    Better meal planning and more filling meals but not heavy. I had homemade Alfredo pasta on Monday and I thought I was going to be sick. 

    Thanks for following along, see you next Friday!

    What helps you stay motivated postpartum?

  • No-Fuss Linen Closet Organization (Using What You Already Have)

    I woke up ready to be productive and found myself staring at a linen closet that had been neglected since we moved in. It was chaotic, hard to navigate, and honestly, a little stressful every time I needed something. With a busy week ahead, I decided it was finally time to tackle it and I didn’t need any fancy organizers or complicated systems. Just some bins, baskets, and a little bit of elbow grease.

    I started by emptying everything out of the closet and laying it on our bathroom counter. The first thing I grabbed was a clear acrylic container holding some of my feminine products. I opened the boxes, consolidated everything that would fit into the container, and placed the leftover items in a fabric cube that had been holding socks but wasn’t in use anymore. That cube is now officially our “restock items” bin.

    Next up: medicines. I grabbed another fabric cube and organized our children’s medicine, our own medications, and bandaids into a “first aid” bin. Then it was time for hair products and tools. A teal basket and an old feminine pads box had been holding a jumble of products. I moved all the hot tools into another fabric cube and neatly arranged the hair products and accessories back into the teal basket.


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    Finally, I tackled expired makeup and nail products. Everything I no longer use was discarded, and the rest found a home in an acrylic organizer that had been sitting unused in the closet for years.

    It’s not the prettiest or most aesthetic, but it works and that’s all that matters!

    Now, opening our linen closet is no longer overwhelming. Everyone knows where everything is, and even if you don’t, a quick peek in a bin or basket is all it takes. The best part? You don’t need fancy organizers, just corralling like items in a bin is a huge improvement over letting everything sit freely on wire shelving.

    It’s such a satisfying feeling to see a once chaotic space finally neat and functional. Sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of time, some bins, and the willingness to toss what’s no longer serving you.

  • Postpartum Fitness Fridays: New Weekly Series

    I finally did it!! I’m officially starting my postpartum workout journey!

    Ever since I was cleared at 6 weeks postpartum, I’ve been toying with the idea of working out, but never fully committed. 

    Pelvic Floor PT (must must must)

    After my first pregnancy, I had a lot of pelvic floor issues and diastasis recti. The only thing that helped was seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist. Seeing a pelvic floor PT was the best thing I did after having a baby and I can’t recommend it enough. If you’re dealing with pain, pressure, weakness, or just feeling “off”, please see one. They’re amazing! Whether you’re newly postpartum or your babies are grown, you deserve to feel comfortable in your own body.

    Anyway, I went to a pelvic floor PT after my second pregnancy as well. We cinched up my diastasis recti again and were able to completely avoid the pubic pain I was experiencing with my first (thank goodness). 

    First Try

    After “graduating” PT, I had high hopes of working out. Jake and I became members of our local YMCA and paid for childcare. I went a few times on my own and finally worked up the courage to bring my toddler with me…and he was knocked down by another kid and was crying for half my workout. (Why they didn’t call me, I will never know.)

    So that was a bummer and I basically never went back. We ended up canceling my membership and the childcare shortly after. 

    Group Fitness

    After my first pregnancy, I had a gym membership bundle through our insurance that gave me access to Solidcore and YogaSix. I did 3 Solidcore classes and 1 yoga class a week, but I canceled once I was further along in my second pregnancy. When I checked once I was cleared, Solidcore was in the next tier which was completely out of our budget. 

    Well one Sunday afternoon, 8 months later, Jake decided to check our insurance gym membership bundle to see if Solidcore is back in it. 

    And to our surprise… Solidcore was back and included with one class a day! How exciting!! We checked to see if our local Pure Barre was added as well. Spoiler alert: YES! 

    I bit the bullet and bought the membership! I’m looking forward to this postpartum fitness journey. I’m excited, hopeful, and ready to rebuild my strength and confidence. I was in the best shape of my life after my first pregnancy. I look forward to being even stronger. 

    If you’d like to follow along, I’ll be posting updates every Friday. It’s an extra post each week. An extra dose of Destiny. Subscribe to get my Fitness Fridays updates straight to your inbox.

    I’m sharing not just to have a workout log for myself but also to help any other moms out there embarking on their own fitness journey and trying to find themselves again. 

    I’m looking forward to the hour and a half I’ll get to myself. Nothing to worry about. My only thoughts are get through this rep so I can do the next one. 

    Do you enjoy working out? If so, what’s your favorite? 

    Mine has to be Solidcore. After my first pregnancy, I had ab definition. ABS!

    Every postpartum journey is different so always talk to your provider before starting something new. AND SEE A PHYSICAL THERAPIST!!

  • My Sunday Reset Routine for a Calm Week (Plus a Printable Checklist!)

    I don’t know about you, but this season of motherhood has felt overwhelming lately. Some days it feels like I’m constantly moving from laundry to clutter to dishes and back again. I’m never actually getting ahead of any of it. I haven’t really found a rhythm yet that keeps the home running smoothly without sacrificing rest or the little moments with my kids.

    And while the cliché Saturday deep-cleaning montage with loud 90’s music sounds fun… I don’t want every Saturday to become a giant catch-up day. I actually want to enjoy the weekend. I want margin. I want calm. I want to start the week already prepared rather than trying to recover from it.

    So I started experimenting with what would feel better and I realized a simple Sunday evening reset routine sets the entire tone for my week. A small rhythm I can repeat every Sunday that leaves me waking up Monday feeling calm, grounded, and prepared.

    My Sunday reset isn’t about scrubbing the entire house or catching up on every little thing I ignored during the week. It’s more like gently clearing the runway so Monday feels light instead of heavy.

    Here are the simple steps I walk through every week:

    1. Quick tidy of the main living areas

    Not a deep clean,  just putting things back where they actually belong. Vacuuming and mopping if I didn’t get to it on Friday (my usual mop day). 

    2. Reset laundry

    I gather all the remaining dirty laundry from the week. I wash, fold, and put away all clothes, towels, and sheets so I’m not starting the week already behind. I usually try to do one load a day anyway so in theory, there isn’t a mountain of laundry on Sunday. Just a few loads that need finished. 

    3. Reset Kitchen

    I do the usual clear and wipe down counters, but I also do a quick scan of the fridge and throw out any expired food or leftovers we didn’t get around to finishing. 

    4. Bedroom + Bathroom Reset

    Again, no big deep clean here. Vacuuming, wiping surfaces, and making the bed. Super quick. Super easy. 

    5. Anything to note for the week

    I look ahead and see if there’s anything I need to know about this week. Doctor appointments, birthdays/holidays, meal ideas, etc. 

    These steps aren’t complicated. They’re repeatable. They are predictable anchors so you don’t have to mentally carry everything at once.

    I created a printable checklist for myself so I wouldn’t have to think about it or remember all the steps. I just go down the list, one thing at a time, and it keeps my Sunday reset simple, doable, and gentle.

    If you’re like me and do better with a simple routine you can follow, you can grab that Sunday Reset Printable too. It’s a digital checklist you can print or keep on your device and use every single week to start your Monday with more intention and less chaos.

  • How My Parents Added Character to their Builder-Grade Home

    How My Parents Added Character to their Builder-Grade Home

    My parents are always up to something creative, but their latest project might be my favorite yet. They built an accent wall in their living room. It started out as a simple paint refresh and turned into a full-on DIY adventure, complete with multiple hardware store stops, a few minor injuries, and plenty of laughter.

    The Inspiration

    When I asked what inspired them, my mom immediately said,

    “I saw it on Instagram! I’m just trying to get rid of that builder-grade look.”

    My dad, on the other hand, admitted,

    “I didn’t want to do it. It looks good. I’m just saying.”

    It all started with an empty wall that just felt too plain. They painted it first, thinking that would be enough but after living with it for a bit, they both agreed it still needed something more. So the idea for a box-trim accent wall was born.

    Planning the Layout

    They began the old-fashioned way: with pen and paper. My dad measured (and re-measured) the wall to decide how many boxes they wanted. Once they had a rough plan, they taped out the design on the wall and left it up for a couple of weeks just to make sure they liked the layout before committing.

    When it was finally time to start, they made a list of supplies and headed out for what was supposed to be a quick trip to Home Depot.

    Except… they accidentally drove to Lowe’s.

    By the time they realized, they were already at the back of the store in the tool section. So, naturally, they turned around, left Lowe’s, and went to Home Depot where they bought a new level, nailer, nails, and caulk. Unfortunately, the wood selection was a letdown. My dad tried cutting a piece himself, but it chipped. “Junk,” he said. My mom wasn’t impressed either.

    So off they went again. This time to Menards, which they both agreed had the best wood selection (and cheaper prices, too).

    After all that, they stopped by our house to borrow a saw and a battery… but ended up visiting the rest of the night instead. The next morning, they finally got to work.

    Building the Wall

    Once they got started, things moved pretty quickly. Between cutting, nailing, and double-checking every measurement, they worked from about 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a break for lunch and some distractions from the football games (the project was completed on a Sunday).

    The wall features 12 pieces of 8-foot MDF base cap molding, about 1.5 inches wide, attached with a pin nailer and finished with paintable caulk.

    There were a few battle wounds along the way…my dad managed to cut his finger (no idea how) and hit another with the nail gun. Luckily, it didn’t go through. While recalling the nail hitting his finger, he went on a tangent about the time he stapled 2 of his fingers together. It was very traumatic so if you ever get the chance, be sure to ask about it. He swears it’s the worst pain he’s ever felt: the staple, not pin nail.

    What They Learned

    Like most DIY projects, there were lessons along the way.

    “Cut a little extra and dry fit before cutting again,” my dad said.

    “And if you’re doing a big wall, you can’t do it alone — those top boxes were five feet tall!”

    He also offered some advice for anyone trying this at home:

    Nail in the center of each board first to help line it up before securing the rest. Don’t rush the measuring: “Measure, remeasure, and then measure again.” Use a baby wipe to smooth out caulk for a clean finish. “It takes it right off the wall. No mess.”

    When I asked what the hardest part was, they both laughed.

    Dad: “Figuring out the spacing to make it look uniform.”

    Mom: “Listening to your dad complain about it and waiting on him to do it!”

    And the best part?

    “We bought exactly the right amount of wood,” my dad said proudly. “Didn’t cut a single piece wrong.”

    The Finished Look

    The finished wall completely transformed their living room. The clean lines and subtle texture make the space feel more custom and collected. Exactly what my mom was going for. My dad says,

    “It’s up there. It’s up there good. It’s up there straight. It looks good.”

    Which, coming from him, is high praise.

    Their next step is buying paintable outlet covers so they blend in seamlessly with the wall.

    My mom’s already dreaming up their next project: wood slats in the entryway. My dad’s a little less enthusiastic, but I think we all know how this story ends…with another beautiful wall and a few more laughs along the way.

    Final Thoughts

    What I love most about their accent wall isn’t just how good it looks (and it really does look great). It’s the mix of teamwork, patience, and humor that went into it. DIY projects can be messy and unpredictable, but they’re also full of stories and this one perfectly fits them: equal parts determination and comedy.