It's finally that time of year, where all the new holiday decor is coming out! One of my favorite brands comes from the one and only, Joanna Gaines with the Hearth & Hand collection from Target. This year's collection has so many great items that lend a nostalgic, vintage feel. I like to add in new elements each year that pair perfectly with the real deal vintage style Christmas treasures. All of these items are available now (I have my eye on a few that come out later in October too) and you better shop quickly, because these items will go fast this year! I hope you like these vintage inspired items that I chose and that you too will choose a few to add to your home this year for ...
Victorian on Van Buren Demo Day
I'm not sure what it is about demo day that is so exciting? Is it the act of demolishing things or the fact that you are left with a beautiful clean slate at the end? Nonetheless demo day at the Victorian on Van Buren was exciting, history was to be found in every corner we demoed! Personally I think demo day is super fun, I love cleaning, so naturally taking something ugly and making it beautiful again is fun in my eyes. There were several areas that needed demo work. I'm going to break down each area and explain a little more about why the demo was needed and necessary. Main Floor Kitchen The main floor kitchen was in pretty rough shape. Layers of various paint colors, VERY ...
We Bought A Victorian Fixer Upper!
For as many years as I can remember the first goal that I would write down on my yearly goals list was: Restore a Historic home. I can finally say that goal is going to come true, as we have found the perfect fixer upper in Deadwood, South Dakota. As some of you know by now, I have been over the moon excited for the purchase of an 1885 Folk Victorian fixer upper in Deadwood, South Dakota. I have been looking for the perfect home in Deadwood for about two years. I grew up in the Black Hills and Deadwood has always held a special place in my heart, as I worked at the old time photo studio there for three years in Deadwood. Now you might say to yourself, Courtney that is not a Victorian ...