by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
When we first purchased this house, we didn’t know how we would go with one bathroom. Sure, only two people are living here, but we were used to being a two-bathroom home. And of course, we’ve managed, but with the main bathroom in need of repairs now was...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Lifestyle
Lately, I’ve been on the hunt for some low-cost artwork for my office. Artwork? Maybe, calling it something more like decor or wall prints or something would be more accurate. Stuff for the wall, you get the drift. I found a few great, affordable, options during...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
The plan is to keep this short and sweet. This draft has been in my inbox since late LAST week and its time has come. It’s an update. It’s a catch you up on all the things happening around the old homestead kind of post. If you missed my last update, about...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
After a storm left us with some damage to the main roof, garage roof and sheds, we have been working with our insurance to do repairs. Along the way, a few maintenance items were added to the list. Which, having lived here for five years’ ish, it was about time...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Money + Finance
Heading into this post about how to own your own home sooner I checked in with some of the people around me. Some are homeowners. Some give advice on borrowing money or purchasing property for a living. BUT, you should consider your own personal situation before...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Lifestyle, Personal
Office tour, here we go! I took an Instagram poll {which is a remarkably awkward thing to do} and it came back that 88% of those who voted wanted to see it. I’m not going to spend my days wondering WHY some people voted no. Really. I’m not. *sobs* But the...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Lifestyle
We’ve been in our home for over two years now. It’s about time to show you guys around. A few of you have asked for this. Anytime I share a video to my story taken inside the house, you’re like, show us more! Well, you asked and I’m obliging. I...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Lifestyle, Personal
Oh yeah, it happened. Or IS happening. It was office makeover time. If you follow me on snapchat (sugercoatit, derr) you would have seen progress as we went through the first day. On Instagram, I shared a before and after of the floor. But what you didn’t see is...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Lifestyle, Personal
This week I had the opportunity to share my recently finished dining area (ok, so these things are never finished but close enough) over at Nicole’s blog The Builder’s Wife. The new Todd Dining Table from Freedom sat front and centre being all awesome as...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Gifted, Personal, Reviews
By arrangement with Canvas Factory Back before we had finished painting the house I received an email from The Canvas Factory asking if I’d be interested in reviewing their products on the blog. After a bit of back and forward we reached an agreement and my...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Lifestyle, Personal
Home is where the heart is, right? Tell that to someone who has relied on the kindness of their sister and her family for almost six months and see what they say. They’d probably say, despite missing your sister, your BFF and your adorable nephew desperately,...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Lifestyle, Personal
Welcome back to another Suger’s Place update! Last time we talked about the house, the glossy for sale pics (from 3 years ago) and the style of the design, now cozy industrial. The renovation is in full swing, the pieces are falling together. The painting is...
