Hey hey, it's Jillian here in Week 4 of the One Room Challenge! Things are shaping up in The Brick Nests HQ. Today we are chatting about styling bookshelves. I've decided to introduce a different type of collection to my office shelves in the form of baskets! I know that not many people collect ... Read More
Art, Art, Art–The Brick Nests Office HQ Makeover (One Room Challenge Week 3)
Hello again! It's Jillian here, and it's halftime of the One Room Challenge! If you are new to the blog, welcome and read more about us here. Today I will keep it brief and to the point as we chit chat about artwork for my office makeover. I'm just back from a quick trip to one of my favorite ... Read More
Major Painted Paneling Progress in The Brick Nests HQ (One Room Challenge Week 2)
Hello again! It's Jillian here, tackling The Brick Nests HQ office for the fall round of the One Room Challenge. Last week we took a look at the not-so-glamorous before photos and talked about the room plan. Things are really looking up this week, as this room is totally transformed by the newly ... Read More
The Brick Nests HQ Office Makeover (One Room Challenge Week 1)
Hello! Jillian here, and it's time for another One Room Challenge! If you are new to our blog, welcome! Check out our About page to learn more about us, and poke around a bit! It's my third time around the One Room Challenge rodeo, and I keep coming back for more because it motivates me to finish a ... Read More
Obsessable Fall Jacket
Hello! Lisa here on this fine fall day to tell you about my new jacket, with which I'm just a tad obsessed. I was recently at the mall on a mission to get new school clothes for the kids. I had finished up my shopping, and was hurrying through Nordstrom to the parking lot with my blinders on since I ... Read More
Dining Room Decor Coaching
Hello! Lisa here, with an update on one of our Decor Coaching projects. Jillian and I are very excited about our Decor Coaching service, which offers our clients decorating assistance for creating cohesive and stylish interiors. Some of the projects involve redoing a complete room, and others ... Read More
End of Summer Hawaiian Luau Party
Aloha! It's Jillian here! Greetings from Hawaii! Just kidding--but I did transform my patio into a luau-ready party space last weekend, and I have all the details for you here today. I was fortunate enough many years ago when I was a traveling nurse to live in Hawaii for four glorious months. I am ... Read More
Happy Birthday to The Brick Nests–Year in Review
Happy birthday to us! It's hard to believe, but we launched The Brick Nests one whole year ago, and we wanted to take a moment to reflect and thank you all! We are truly grateful for our readers and all of the friends and family who have helped us on this journey. We already knew that it takes a ... Read More
Outdoor Patio Furniture Picks for Stylish and Easy Al Fresco Dining
Hello! It's Jillian with some ideas on outdoor patio and deck furniture. 'Tis still the season, so hold on as long as you can! My oldest son starts back to school today so I thought this was an appropriate time to head out to the patio to talk about my outdoor dining space. A few months ago you saw ... Read More
Out and About in Nantucket
Hello! Lisa here, and I'm excited to fill you in on my recent island getaway, and show you what I wore out and about on beautiful Nantucket! My husband Stew and I absolutely love going to Nantucket, and try to spend a little time there every summer. It is such a special place, steeped in history and ... Read More