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When we started this space 13 years ago it was used as an outlet for me as I transitioned from full time elementary teacher, to full time motherhood. I wanted to show all moms they can love their homes on any budget. As time went on this space shared the story of our daughter who was born with trisomy 18 and deemed incompatible with life. It brought hope and faith to so many as God walked that painful journey with us and was so faithful! He continued to bless this space and provide opportunity and growth for us to teach, encourage, and walk alongside so many of you! Recently we found ourselves going against the grain of culture and choosing for Ryan to quit his full time corporate job. This life is an adventure, our hope is in Jesus, He guides our path and we never know where that’s going to take us. We are excited to shine bright in all we do and are so excited you are part of this community with us!

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By Allie Lundeen 05 Feb, 2024
Lakeside Cottage Bathroom Before & After
By Allie Lundeen 02 Feb, 2024
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Let's clean together!
By allie 28 Jul, 2021
Do you see that smile? That’s the smile of a girl who’s hated this room for 10 years and finally turned it into the mudroom of her dreams.  One that is both beautiful AND functional, something her husband didn’t think was possible:)  For real though, I’m so excited to share all the info on this … MUDROOM MAKEOVER Read More »
By allie 28 Jul, 2021
Do you see that smile? That’s the smile of a girl who’s hated this room for 10 years and finally turned it into the mudroom of her dreams.  One that is both beautiful AND functional, something her husband didn’t think was possible:)  For real though, I’m so excited to share all the info on this … MUDROOM MAKEOVER Read More »

diy projects

Be inspired by my latest renovation projects


By Allie Lundeen 13 Jun, 2023
We finally finished all of our last garage makeover!
By Allie Lundeen 09 Jun, 2023
SURPRISE!!!  We bought another lot on our lake...
By Allie Lundeen 18 May, 2023
Our latest home addition
By Allie 21 Mar, 2023
Recap on every step of Sweet Caroline!
By allie 19 Jun, 2020
Alright, one of my all time favorite DIY’s coming your way!  What makes this one of my favorite DIY’s is the fact that it cost next to nothing, looks like it cost everything, and is manageable for everyone to do!  Yay!!  So, let’s chat all about painting windows!! First off, this is ALL you need … HOW TO SPRAY PAINT YOUR WINDOWS BLACK! Read More »
By allie 10 Mar, 2021
TAKING AN OUT DATED VINTAGE CAMPER AND GIVING IT NEW LIFE! ALL LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN ONE SPOT AT THE END IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THEM. When we purchased our cabin 3 years ago, it was sold as is and everything left on the property became ours.

juliet faith

Our special little girl that changed our lives

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family

Hear about our family and faith


By Allie Lundeen 12 Mar, 2023
Welcome to week 1 of our marriage study, Cherish! If you haven't purchased your book yet you can find it HERE .
By Allie Lundeen 07 Mar, 2023
Sharing all of the details about our Seaside Florida Vacation!
By Allie Lundeen 18 Feb, 2023
Let's do a marriage study together!
By Allie Lundeen 04 Jan, 2023
2023 started out with a bang for us in more than one way, but on New Year's Eve, Instagram decided to disable my account of 248k followers which also happens to be the main source of income for our family. Thankfully, 3 days later they reinstated it with lots of prayers, support, and help from all of you, but the lessons we walked away with her invaluable and we want to share those with you!

homeschool

All the things I've learned on my homeshooling journey


By allie 03 Aug, 2021
ANSWERING YOUR TOP HOMESCHOOLING QUESTIONS! Every year this time I get so many questions asking about how we homeschool, and this year it seems that there are even more than ever.  So I asked you guys what you most wanted to know and compiled them all together in this list of 8 questions.  Ps, I … HOMESCHOOLING Q&A Read More »
By allie 30 Jan, 2018
I  went on Instagram this morning talking a little bit more about our home school curriculum.  I thought I would share a blog post that links all of our resources in one place so you can easily find them:) I thought I’d start with our favorite book to teach kids to read, Teach your child … OUR HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM Read More »
By allie 12 Mar, 2014
Well, we are nearing the end of our first year of homeschooling in the next few months and I realized I have never let you all know how it has been going for us.  Quite honestly it has been a bit of a transition, having a little boy in Kindergarten and a girl in Preschool. … FIRST YEAR OF HOMESCHOOLING UPDATE Read More »
By allie 12 Sep, 2013
Wow, sorry I’ve been gone so long.  Trust me, I’ve been keeping busy:)  With lots to show, at some point.  But what’s been keeping me the most busy at this point is the decision Ryan and I made about a year ago.  The time we started realizing that our kids are growing up and we … A BIG DECISION Read More »

tablescapes

Inspiration and links from my favorite tablescapes


By allie 11 Dec, 2021
This is the first year we have a dining table in front of the fireplace for Christmas and I am a little giddy about it! It makes eating extra cozy ! So I thought I would share this years Christmas tablescape with you!
By allie 14 Dec, 2019
CREATE A NATURAL WINTER PLACE SETTING FOR YOUR GUESTS This post is sponsored by Walmart.   You guys know I was so excited when Walmart reached out again for another Christmas collaboration.  I’m in love with Walmart pricing, convenience of returns, and also the fact that they always offer free shipping over $35!  On top of … CHRISTMAS TABLESCAPE WITH WALMART Read More »
By allie 20 Sep, 2019
This is a sponsored post with Walmart, but all thoughts and opinions are my own! You guys!  This may have been one of my favorite Walmart posts to date because it involves seasonal décor, and seasonal décor is my jam!  Especially fall!  So I thought I would show you all the awesome fall décor items … MY FALL TABLESCAPE WITH WALMART Read More »
By allie 08 Oct, 2018
I’m joining ten other talented bloggers on this fall blog hop as we show you our homes all decked out for fall!  Be sure to check them all out at the end of this post:) Oh how I love fall, it really is my favorite season in Minnesota, even if my life seems completely chaotic … MY FALL HOME TOUR & TABLESCAPE Read More »

rv renovations

Renovating campers from the ground up


By Allie 21 Mar, 2023
Recap on every step of Sweet Caroline!
By Allie 18 Mar, 2023
Sweet Caroline The kitchen
By Allie 14 Mar, 2023
Bedroom Area part 2!
By Allie 15 Dec, 2022
Bulit In Window Bench Of Sweet Caroline

home decor

Links, inspiration and my favorite home decor


By Allie 16 Nov, 2022
Christmas in the Master Bedroom
By Allie 09 Nov, 2022
Christmas in the Great Room
By Allie 24 Oct, 2022
Our Cabin Porch
By Allie Lundeen 10 Sep, 2022
The weather is dropping, the days are growing shorter, and whether I want to admit it or not, summer is behind us.

the farmhouse

Follow the journey of our dramatic farmhouse renovation


By Allie Lundeen 18 May, 2023
Our latest home addition
By Allie Lundeen 09 Mar, 2023
The boy rooms makeover continues!
By Allie Lundeen 18 Feb, 2023
Kitchen Shelfie Update
By Allie 09 Feb, 2023
The Boys Room Makeover
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my favorites

All of my favorite things in one place


By Allie Lundeen 17 Nov, 2023
Favorite Links of the week
By Allie Lundeen 10 Nov, 2023
Favorite Links of the week
By Allie 22 May, 2022
Favorite Links Of The Week
By Allie 15 May, 2022
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