Jillian's Nest

Hi friends! Jillian here, and I'm just back from April school break. I spent the week in Rhode Island at my parents' home with my children while my foyer stairs were getting sanded and refinished here at my brick nest. Dare I say I think we may be done with the floors in the house?!?! I'm super … [Read more...] about Decor & More… One Room Challenge Week 4

Hello again! It's Jillian here at halftime of the One Room Challenge! I am working on my daughter's bedroom, and as you saw last week, it is shaping up to be a beauty in blush. Be sure to also check Week 1 to see the game plan for the bedroom. This week I am moving the rug and furniture in and … [Read more...] about A Girly Chandelier, a Rug, and Furniture — Big Girl Bedroom (One Room Challenge Week 3)

It's week 2 of the One Room Challenge already, and things are really moving along here! For this project I am redoing my daughter's nursery into a big girl room and I am super excited with the progress. Today we are talking floors and blush-colored paints. Be sure to check last week's post to see my … [Read more...] about Blush Colored Paint and Floors — Big Girl Bedroom (One Room Challenge Week 2)

Hey all! It's Jillian here, and it's One Room Challenge time! If you are new to The Brick Nests, welcome! Please be sure to check out our About page to learn more about us. A special thanks to Calling It Home for hosting this biannual event, where hundreds of bloggers link up to show their six-week … [Read more...] about Bye Bye Built-Ins — One Room Challenge Week 1

Hey, it's Jillian, and here at my brick nest I have some really fabulous furniture upholstery changes to share. I tend to get really excited about home decor, but these changes really made my heart skip a beat. Many months ago I started to make plans to reupholster my living room furniture, and it … [Read more...] about Living Room Reupholster Reveal

How many of you have window treatments you don't love? I bet a of lot of you are raising your hands, and don't worry, my hand is up too. It's hard to furnish and decorate a home from top to bottom, and often the focus is on the major pieces of furniture, with window treatments left as an … [Read more...] about New Year New Window Treatments