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I created pro looking landscape plan in just over an hour, with only paper, crayons, and a laptop
We have lived in our house for three years, and I've been actively renovating it for two and a half. Despite this, neighbors often ask me...
Jillian
Aug 20, 20193 min read
It's official: I have low social media tolerance
I vividly recall being both pleased and amused by my 6th grade career aptitude test results. They suggested fulfilling and successful...
Jillian
Feb 23, 20193 min read
I thought treating my anxiety would make me a better housekeeper, instead it showed me the beauty of
I thought when I started depression and anxiety medication recently that my house would get cleaner. I imagined myself freeing up all...
Jillian
Aug 17, 20182 min read
Chickens are the Perfect Lazy Person Pet
It's easy to get stuck in the contemplation stage of the decision to get backyard chickens. Since we got ours there are a few people who...
Jillian
Aug 15, 20185 min read
How (and Why) We Did it: Downsizing Our Fridge
One of the first significant steps we took in our kitchen renovation was tearing down the upper cabinets. Unlike the cabinets you find in...
Jillian
Jul 31, 20184 min read
How I did it: Choosing a New Range, a ridiculously comprehensive guide
If there's one decision I poured more time and effort into than the rest of our kitchen renovation, it was definitely our new range. I'm...
Jillian
Jul 27, 20187 min read
From Pinterest to Presence: Bringing a Renovation Project to Life
Back in January, I proudly outlined a detailed plan and budget for our kitchen renovation. I priced every item we intended to use, down...
Jillian
Jul 12, 20184 min read
Big Fixes: Identify and Deal With Your Home's Red Flags
I am delighted to bring you Part Two of my So You Want To Sell Your House series with Element Real Estate. Part One, Curb Appeal has...
Jillian
Jul 11, 20184 min read
Six Home Improvement Skills You Can Learn From YouTube
When friends see my DIY projects and renovations around the house, I very often hear "oh I wish I could do all that stuff!" All the time...
Jillian
Jul 9, 20184 min read
The Top 3 Lessons I Learned From The Great (British) Interior Design Challenge
About two months ago now, our basement flooded with sewage due to a back up in the city line near our house. We had no idea how huge the...
Jillian
Jul 2, 20184 min read
Two House Buying Mistakes That Cost Us
This week I launched our series So You Want to Sell your House, and it inspired me to pull together this related post about the two big...
Jillian
May 18, 20183 min read
Curb Appeal: Bring Buyers to Your Door (or Enjoy Coming Home to Yours) Presented with Element Real E
I am so excited to be kicking off this series, So You Want to Sell Your House, a collaboration with the genuinely stellar folks at...
Jillian
May 14, 20185 min read
Guide to Eco and Budget Friendly Cleaning
Next up in our series about the nitty-gritty of what our eco friendly 2018 changes look like on a day to day basis, and everything you...
Jillian
Apr 25, 20184 min read
No-Poo, but No Baking Soda Either- My pH Balanced Zero-Waste Hair Care Routine
As part of our 2018 resolutions to a more budget and earth friendly year, I've overhauled many aspects of our life, and this is the first...
Jillian
Apr 18, 20185 min read
I'm Saving Money by Building My Pinterest-Dream Pantry
I have some more candid and conceptual pieces on the horizon over here at Hey Jillian, but for now, we're diving into yet another food...
Jillian
Mar 21, 20184 min read
Our First Month as a Low Waste Family + DIY Toothpaste Recipe
Almost exactly a month ago, I wrote a post detailing our house's collective efforts to lower our carbon footprint and expenses in the...
Jillian
Jan 24, 20185 min read
Make This Felt Purse Organizer: Freeform Sewing Suggestion Tutorial
I love Pinterest. It's the nexus of information for so many of my interests; beauty, style, DIY renovations, homesteading, recipes, it...
Jillian
Jan 12, 20184 min read
The 3 Step Plan to Help You Design Your Next Room Like a Professional
After living in over 15 homes over the last 15 years, and leaving no space unstyled, I have slowly worked my way into a very organized...
Jillian
Nov 6, 20175 min read
How Our Minimalist Toddler Room Came Together in a Morning
Sometimes you get all the elements of a room right, but it needs a change of scenery to really come together. When we swapped rooms with my
Jillian
Oct 30, 20172 min read
Top 5 Reasons Fall Cleaning is a Must
Every fall I get the itch to deep clean and get organized. No one likes to be stuck in a messy house all winter. Here are 5 reasons why fall
Jillian
Oct 25, 20175 min read
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