Hello friends! We have a 10th, 7th and 5th grader all back in school and these last couple of weekends I have been kicking my fall vibes into high gear. Are you starting to feel and the fall feels too? This summer I painted two walls in our entry way a warm terra cotta color
Are you ready for a low-time commitment project that looks cool? Yep me too! I have had this basket for a while that has been a catch-all on top of our refrigerator for a few months. With back-to-school season approaching I really wanted to make something fun that was budget friendly too. Many of us
Hey there! This post has been weeks in the making and it just kind of sat while life got a little crazy and I had the pleasure of an emergency root canal. I know, that was my reaction too. But, I am thankful for an excellent dentist and am on the mend so now back
Hello friends! I am super excited to be part of a wonderful tour showing how we transition into Summer decor in our homes! A huge thank you to Kristi for all of the hard work and putting this together for us! You can find Kristi’s lovely blog here 🙂 Our family room is just off
I don’t know about you but I am BEYOND ready for Summer! Warm days, yummy food and lots of fun outside. Fresh tomatoes, bare feet and some naps in the shade are just around the corner, I can’t wait! Sometimes it takes forever or what seems like forever to find the materials you need for
You may have a super busy weekend ahead or might be like me with a couple things going on but some free time too! As we head into this Easter weekend I wish you days with love in your heart and people around you that fill you with joy. As the trees explode with blossoms
Now that we are in full on spring mode around casa twelveOeight I keep seeing little spots that could use a pick me up. We have given the front living room a refresh and family room/den is next. There is a very drab tile mantel in dire need of some good vibes in the family
Happy Spring! It’s OFFICIAL now, we can shout it from the hills and put away any trace of winter (although it is cold and raining here in the PNW) but not the point! Spring is HERE and I am in full spring vibe mode over here at casa tweleveOeight. And rain or shine to kick
After a long winter I am SO ready for Spring, I think we all look forward to it, knowing those longer days are not far away. And then there are the flowers, my fave thing about Spring for sure! Even if it’s rainy and overcast here in the Pacific North West, the birds are still
Recently we were out doing some thrifting and scored a few great finds at Habitat for Humanity. One was a $10 DOLLAR gorgeous carved headboard that I will be sharing soon! And we needed a new light fixture for our dining room. So we found a rusted light that was perfect for $15 bucks. Not
You guyyyyyys this is literally my fave soup of all time and I am super excited to share it today! This Minestrone soup recipe is super flexible, and you probably have the ingredients in your pantry and fridge already. I have been making it for over 25 years, and anyone who knows me knows that
This year I have found myself doing all of my Christmas shopping online and while I love the excitement of dashing in and out of shops, I must admit it has been easier. And, while we all try to stay healthy and keep those around us healthy and safe too, turning to the web has
Oh man I don’t know about you but I am in full on FALL mode up in here! Candles, check. All the fluffy pillows, check, check! TONS OF FLUFFY THROW BLANKETS AND PUMPKIN EVERYTHING, check 🙂 This wall long wall in our front living room is a tough one to decorate so it has become
You guys, I am SO excited about this project! We have been trying to stay indoors as much as possible with the fires on the West Coast have created a ton of smoke hanging over our area of WA State. Air quality has not been great, so I’ve worn my mask when I pick tomatoes
With fall just around the corner and evenings getting a bit cooler I have brought out my arsenal of fall cooking once again. This usually is accompanied by fall decor and some serious scouring of the internet for new IP (Instant Pot) recipes to try as well. I LOVE this time of year so much,
We’ve been in our house for just over two years now. There are so many more things to do, but I get so excited each time we accomplish one more of our house goals! To fully appreciate the after we have to show you the before. The bathroom was functional but not a pretty spot
My mother law Candis recently passed on this deacon’s bench (little church pew) she found at a local thrift store. I loved it immediately and while she had not had it forever I knew it had a story to tell. The part that means the most is not the little wooden pew but the person
You know how you see something for sale and you think to yourself, I could pay $24.95 a piece for those. I could. It would be easier. And then something kind of clicks and you realize that you don’t have to. You could make those for a few bucks. Maybe even with scrap wood from
Hello friends! I woke up today and buzzed around getting my coffee, turning off outdoor lights and opening curtains. Glancing down at my to-do list and thinking of the glorious day ahead I could feel the excitement this thinking of all I can accomplish. We are mid-way thru adding on the the existing chicken coop
Hey there!! How’s your week been? We were talking the other day about the creative surge that both Troy and I have felt since stay at home orders went into place. I have realized how much I missed this little corner of the internet to share and create, and I am SO HAPPY to be
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Welcome to twelveOeight! I’m Tanya and I am so glad you are here. If you are ready to start loving the home you have now, then join me on my mission. One thrifty project at a time we can make our today homes our dream homes.
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