Hello there! So as you can tell on social media (or our general lack of being on social media this past month), life has been a little crazy. Not only are my husband and I launching our new e-commerce site, Confête, in a month, but we also are still in the beginning stages of our Portland home renovation.
And you might be saying to yourself… wait didn’t they buy a home to renovate back in October? And why yes, you would be correct. Unfortunately with the holiday season and the lack of available contractors and subs in the area, we’re still waiting to get started, but I wanted to share a mini update.
We are getting close! So far, we’ve worked with a designer/ architect to get our plans fully drawn up. Luckily our house is in really good shape for it being a 1911 bungalow.
In our plans, we are gutting and updating the kitchen, partially finishing a basement, gutting a master bathroom, building a closet in the master as well as re-doing the master bedroom’s floors. And while of course surprises may pop up, we’ve been told it will be a three to four month project.
We’ve gone through the contractor interviewing process and are now just waiting for bids to come back to see who is in our price range and timeline, but fingers crossed, we’ll be getting to the real work soon!
Here’s some of my kitchen and bathroom inspiration:
Check out more of my home decor boards for the renovation over on Pinterest.
And if you have someone or some places in Portland you loved during a home renovation, please let me know!
Weekend Reads | 2-28
This is fascinating. According to this article, Steve Jobs’ brain was only 27 when he died at age 56. And it’s because of his meditation practice.
Did you see the Bachelor is getting a senior spin-off? O-M-G this is the greatest thing ever.
Saw Jennifer Lake post these $45 embellished ballet flats, and I am obsessed! They look so expensive.
Speaking of bad reality romance shows (my fav!)… have you watched Love is Blind on Netflix yet? Planning on watching the finale tonight… it’s hilarious and maddening all at the same time.
Pinned this ages ago… but looking forward to finally making this roasted veggie polenta recipe on Monday.
Already a huge hat person, so I love this round-up of all types of hats to rock this spring.
This Target polka dot maxi is adorable and it has pockets!
A leap year to-do list…my personal favorite: buy a cheese from the store you can’t pronounce.
Olay announced they will no longer be retouching ads.
I only recently discovered the bloggers, Palm Beach Lately, but I am loving the swimsuits they designed with Vineyard Vines. And I seriously need this pink and white sweater ASAP.
Bought these $32 Karen Walker dupe sunnies before Argentina.
I feel old that I need this… but I definetly do: A Guide to Instagram’s Newest Story Filters
My favorite $30 Amazon sherpa jacket. Did a full review here.
Weekend Sales | 2-27
Abercrombie: 25% off 4+ items, 15% off 3 items with code 12719.
Aerie: 40% off swimsuits and shorts.
American Eagle: 30% off for Friends and Family sale.
Athleta: Take an extra 40% off their winter sale with code WINTER40.
Express: Leap Year sale…29% off everything.
J. Crew: 29% off everything with FEB29.
Loft: 40% off full priced dresses and tops.
Madewell: 30% off sale styles with code LIKEALION.