Bless This Nest

How I Added Lights To My Built-In Bookshelves

Did you guys see?? I finally finished my bonus room! I shared the full room reveal HERE in case you missed it last week. Since this room is pretty large, I had my hands full making over almost every inch of this room. The largest impact for sure was my bookshelf makeover. I have always been in love with the idea of lighting above a bookshelf and had a fun idea to try it on my built-ins. Luckily, I have a pretty amazing dad who helped me pull this project together, and it turned out even better than I ever could have imagined.

So, before I show you the super simple way we added lighting to the top, let me show you what my bookshelves looked like before I starting on this room.

Bookshelves Before

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Makeover With Overstock- Bonus Room Reveal

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You guys!!! I’m so giddy about this post today because it means I can finally share my bonus room makeover reveal that I did with Overstock! Eeeek!! I had so much fun making over this space and turning into something that my entire family can enjoy. Before I get started with the reveal, I wanted to share with you my WHY. Why did I want to give this room a fresh look? Well, the simple answer is that this room quickly became the leftovers room. It collected all of our old furniture and accessories from our previous homes, and it was time to give this family room the attention that it deserved. After a couple months of on and off work, it is finally finished, and I can’t wait for you to see the transformation. Before I start sharing the changes, let’s start with the before. It’s always a good place to start so you can see how far this space has come!

Before

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Spring Decor In My Entryway

Who’s ready for spring? We’ve almost made it through winter guys, and I’m so proud of us. We are SO close to warmer days. It has actually felt like spring here in Nashville the past few days, and it made me want to decorate all the things. The color that comes to mind this year is GREEN! I shared my love for green HERE, so I decided to carry the look into my entryway. This little DIY console table might just be my favorite spot to decorate, so let me show you how I brought a touch of spring into my entryway.
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Mantel Spring Decor- My 3 Spring Must Haves

Are you ready for some fun spring inspo? I hope so because I am so excited to join a few friends (listed at the bottom) for a Spring Blog Hop! Welcome if you are joining me from my sweet friend Kelly’s blog The Tattered Pew. Isn’t Kelly so amazing?! I loved seeing all of her beautiful spring decor ideas! We are all so excited to be sharing some spring inspiration and tips for getting your home ready for spring. In case you haven’t noticed, it’s till freezing outside in most places, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start adding some warmth inside. Today, I thought it would be fun to share with you my 3 must haves for spring and sharing with you how I used these tips on my fireplace.
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New Kirkland’s Lamps In My Entryway

Happy Tuesday friends!! I am so excited to share with you a little entryway refresh just in time for March! I love March because it means spring is right around the corner. When I think of spring, I think of lighter colors, fresh and simple decor, and greens of course! I knew I wanted to change up my entryway, and I have been racking my brain how to give it a fresh look for spring. One thing that came to my mind was lighting. Updated lighting can transform the feel of a space, so when I spotted these beautiful blue and cream ceramic lamps from Kirkland’s, I knew they were exactly what this space needed!
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My Ikea Plant Haul- How I Use Them For Spring


Happy Tuesday!!! Gah, so sorry I’ve been slacking this past week. We took a little road trip last weekend, and I’ve been crazy working on a fun bonus room reveal that will be up soon. Ahhh, I can’t wait for you to see that. While on our little road trip last weekend, we stopped at Ikea which is a big deal since we don’t have one here in Nashville. I knew exactly what I was wanting and that was GREENERY! I love Ikea greenery so much because they make it so easy to mix and match with different pots around your house. I filled my big blue bag with a ton of plants, and I thought it would be fun to show you how I used them in my house to get ready for spring!

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Kitchen Eating Area Refresh

Haaapppy Wednesday!! I took a short breather from blogging, but I’m back today to share with you our eating area. I realized that I haven’t shared this space with you guys since Christmas. I decided to keep it light and airy and maybe even a little springy in here. If you saw my latest flea market finds, I decided to use this oversized vintage basket in the middle of my table with some flowy stems coming out the top. I love a basket centerpiece because it creates texture. It’s also super easy to move when we need to, so I’m loving it here for now. When deciding to redecorate a space, I always find something that helps inspire the entire space. It’s safe to say when I spotted this basket, I knew my kitchen eating area needed it, and I love how it inspired the entire design in this area.

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Bless This Nest Booth Update

Happy Tuesday!! So, I realized when I was getting my booth ready for spring this past weekend that I haven’t shared an update on my Bless This Nest booth in a while. My booth is in 112 Antique Mall in Crossplains, TN. That’s about 30 minutes north of Nashville. I’ve had a booth for about 2 years and love every minute of it! I even shared a few tips to starting your own antique booth HERE. It’s another place for me to express myself and my style. So, like I was saying, I went up there this past weekend to bring a few of my latest finds. Although it’s only the beginning of February, I thought it already needed some spring touches. I am going to share with you some furniture and home decor items I love for spring and give you a few ideas on how to use them in your home for spring.
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My Favorite 5 Minute Party Dip

Hey hey friends and happy February!!!! So today, I thought it would be fun to mix it up a little bit and share with you my favorite 5 minute party dip recipe since Super Bowl Sunday is only a couple of days away. If you are anything like me, I sometimes struggle to find a side to bring to a party or gathering. This has quickly turned into my go-to dip because it is SO YUMMY, so easy to make, and literally takes 5 minutes or less to make. I promise, this dip will be a huge hit at any party, family reunion, or gathering of friends. It is a family favorite, and I hope you love it as much as we do!!

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My Weekend Flea Market Finds

Isn’t it just so lovely when you get to spend the weekend doing what you love? Besides celebrating my daughter’s birthday and spending time with her, I also got to hit up my favorite place. That’s right guys, it was flea market weekend here in Nashville, and I not only got to go twice, but I got to do it kid free! Can I get a hallalua?!? It was so fun and so cold, but that did not stop me from finding so many treasures. I spent the weekend styling and doing a little refresh on some spaces, and I can’t wait to show you how I used all of my finds!

So let me start with showing you all of my treasures!
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