Author: Emily

  • Nursery Before and After: Cohen’s room

    Nursery Before and After: Cohen’s room

    If you follow me on Instagram then you’ve likely seen the nursery already.  I’ve finally taken some real photos and am excited to show them to you in true before and after fashion! 

  • Cohen’s 1st Birthday Party!

    Cohen’s 1st Birthday Party!

    We celebrated Cohen turning one this past weekend. We rented a bouncy castle meath and the children really enjoyed the party. How he is already one, I’m not quite sure!  The past year is a bit of a blur, but now it feels like life is more in focus and at a slower pace…which I LOVE. […]

  • DIY Ikea Jute Rug Stair Runner

    DIY Ikea Jute Rug Stair Runner

    A few years ago, at our old house, I had the idea to use a few runners I found at Home Goods to make a runner for our stairs.  If you missed it you can see it here.  I have to admit–that old post makes me cringe.  The wall art, the stairs…man, my taste has […]

  • Mom’s Kitchen Renovation – Before and After

    Mom’s Kitchen Renovation – Before and After

    I grew up in the house my mom still lives in for most of my life.  We’ve affectionately named it the “Kirk Mansion”.  This house was the place to be for all my brother’s friends growing up and the doors have swung open many times to family and friends who needed a place to stay. […]

  • Having the Right Power Tools for Home Renovation

    Having the Right Power Tools for Home Renovation

    Renovating your home can be a bit of a drag especially if you don’t have the necessary tools to do some of the heavy-duty jobs, which is why you must read these power tool reviews. You’ve already drawn makeover inspirations from What Emily Does, applied your personal touch to the design, and began your do-it-yourself […]