Jillian's Nest

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...] about Major Painted Paneling Progress in The Brick Nests HQ (One Room Challenge Week 2)

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...] about The Brick Nests HQ Office Makeover (One Room Challenge Week 1)

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...] about End of Summer Hawaiian Luau Party

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...] about Outdoor Patio Furniture Picks for Stylish and Easy Al Fresco Dining

Hello again! It's Jillian, and I have another home change to share with you today. This time we are talking dining room paint colors and choosing a sideboard or buffet. I have had my dining room painted red for the six years we have lived here, and I was ready for a change. I love color and don't … [Read more...] about Dining Room Mini Makeover with a New Buffet and Paint

Hello again! It's Jillian with a quick curtain update from my daughter's One Room Challenge bedroom. I opted not to do drapes during the challenge as I was hesitant to drill hardware into these newly painted walls. I also was undecided about what kind of fabric I wanted for the curtains, so I kept … [Read more...] about We Have Curtains — A Girly Bedroom Update