On May 5th of 2017, we signed the papers on our first home. Although our little fixer upper has a long way to go, I try to celebrate how far we've come! Here are the before & afters of the first 365 days in our home!
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
We bought a 90s fixer upper! Why we chose to have a (small) mortgage, plus follow along as we update the house. We'll share before and after pics as we go!
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
From the beginning of this project we had a very clear vision for the downstairs of the Amsden and purchased the building with specific business ventures in mind. There's currently no local coffee shop in downtown Versailles and we just think that's somethin
It's been way too long since I last posted an update on the Amsden project. The past month has been nothing but plumbing and HVAC work which is mostly in the ceiling and below the floors, so there's not much to be shown as far as progress! So while
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
via Rejuvenation Today I'm talking about the tiniest room of the house: the downstairs guest bath. When I say tiny, I am not exaggerating- especially with the way it was laid out before we started working! This is just a half bathroom on the main level that will be used mostl
From the beginning of this project we had a very clear vision for the downstairs of the Amsden and purchased the building with specific business ventures in mind. There's currently no local coffee shop in downtown Versailles and we just think that's somethin
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
These 1902 Victorian farmhouse fixer upper before and after pictures will help inspire you to make over a space in your house! Incredible DIY renovations!
Stay at The German Schmear House Fixer Upper via Airbnb in Waco, TX to visit the Silos, Magnolia Market and Magnolia Table - photos and video of our stay.
Our 1888 Fixer Upper DEMO Time ...this house should have been on the HGTV fixer upper, because more went wrong that we ever imagined!
via Pinterest One of the reasons we wanted to dive into a fixer upper was because we have a lot of unique, and sometimes unconventional, ideas and designs for our home. Transforming an older home allows you to maintain all the character and charm but also gives you the opportunity to co
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
From the beginning of this project we had a very clear vision for the downstairs of the Amsden and purchased the building with specific business ventures in mind. There's currently no local coffee shop in downtown Versailles and we just think that's somethin
From the beginning of this project we had a very clear vision for the downstairs of the Amsden and purchased the building with specific business ventures in mind. There's currently no local coffee shop in downtown Versailles and we just think that's somethin
Happy New Year, AMAZING friends!! Wow can you believe 2019 is here already? I truly missed y'all last week, but it was nice to unplug and just be present for the holidays. I am refreshed and SO ready to see what we can get into in this brand new year ahead! But first, I'd love
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I'm Serena Appiah, owner of a DIY blog and YouTube channel called Thrift Diving. I help people decorate their home with paint, power tools, & thrift stores!
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
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Chip and JoJo are the shiplap marriage of our dreams.
From the beginning of this project we had a very clear vision for the downstairs of the Amsden and purchased the building with specific business ventures in mind. There's currently no local coffee shop in downtown Versailles and we just think that's somethin
Our 1888 Fixer Upper ...how we got started and where we are going with what was a run-down home into a charming house! Okay friends... I'm finally getting around to posting about our 1888 fixer
SURPRISE- we've got a new fixer upper project: A BOUTIQUE HOTEL + DISTILLERY! Alex and I along with our friend + business partner, Jarrod Williams , are excited to be working to bring another fun project to downtown Versailles! We are finishing fundraising now and still have a lot to do to make th
A testimony from ProteanMom.com. Not long ago, we paid cash for a minivan using the Envelope Budgeting system. It was an exciting (and addicting) moment. We’ve been paying with cash ever since! Our Fixer-Upper Home We knew that we would need to replace our home’s wood siding – eventually. Within a few months of buying ourRead More
Looking to buy a fixer-upper? The queen of old houses shares her can't-miss advice in our exclusive interview.
It's been way too long since I last posted an update on the Amsden project. The past month has been nothing but plumbing and HVAC work which is mostly in the ceiling and below the floors, so there's not much to be shown as far as progress! So while
via Pinterest One of the reasons we wanted to dive into a fixer upper was because we have a lot of unique, and sometimes unconventional, ideas and designs for our home. Transforming an older home allows you to maintain all the character and charm but also gives you the opportunity to co
