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@loweshomeimprovement #fireplacerenovation #tile #organicmodern #marblelook
My fall mantel decor! Everything from Target and A My fall mantel decor! Everything from Target and Amazon🍂🤎 comment FALL and I’ll send ya the 🔗 

fall candles | fall foliage | fall decor | home decor | mantel styling 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5mFxB #ltkhome #ltkseasonal #ltkfindsunder50
Fireplace Makeover Part 2! Comment FIREPLACE for t Fireplace Makeover Part 2! Comment FIREPLACE for the supplies we used!🔥

When I say this design came to me in a dream I quite literally mean it haha it really came to me in my sleep. I had been thinking about how to make the overmantel work since the stone structure placement kind of made it more difficult.

Putting 2x4s up the wall allowed us to place the shiplap over the top part of the stone and took it out from the wall a little bit. Then Craig built the mantel over the existing stone one - which by the way was the worst mantel that ever existed. It was only about 3 inches deep, it was completely uneven, and it was tilted forward. So basically it was impossible to get anything to really stay on the mantel. Useless lol. Now I have a nice big mantel I can style and put up Christmas decorations and it just looks amazing. 

Overmantel paint color: @sherwinwilliams Worldly Gray
Mantel stain: Minwax Special Walnut

#homediy #lowesfinds #lowescreator #fireplacerenovation #homerenovation @loweshomeimprovement
Fireplace Makeover Part One! 🏠 This is sort o Fireplace Makeover Part One! 🏠 

This is sort of a “it’s gotta get a little worse before it gets better” situation but I HAVE A VISION PPL trust me😅 Hit follow and stick around for part 2!

Products I used from @loweshomeimprovement ⬇️

•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick Flat Avorio
White Lime Interior/Exterior Limewash
•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick 6-in Reusable
Assorted Flat Wall brush

#lowesfinds #lowescreator #fireplace #fireplacemakeover #diyhome
Fireplace Makeover Part One!

This is sort of a “it’s gotta get a little worse before it gets better” situation but I HAVE A VISION PPL trust me😅 Hit follow and stick around for part 2!

Products I used from @loweshomeimprovement ⬇️

•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick Flat Avorio
White Lime Interior/Exterior Limewash
•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick 6-in Reusable
Assorted Flat Wall brush

#lowesfinds #lowescreator #fireplace #fireplacemakeover #diyhome
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Fitness, Workouts · September 23, 2018

Weekly Workout Schedule + Why I Love Working Out At Home

Hey friends! Happy Sunday! How was your weekend?  Great I hope 🙂

I have another weekly workout schedule for ya here, but I wanted to first touch on something that I get asked about pretty frequently and that’s if I work out at home or at a gym.  I have pretty much been exclusively working out at home for the last 5 years or so…maybe more!  I haven’t had a gym membership in SO LONG.  When I had my corporate job, I did have access to a small gym in our building that I would use sometimes during lunch, but I really just used the open studio room space and not the equipment as much.  I definitely believe it’s 100% possible to get in shape WITHOUT stepping foot in a gym.  At home all I need is a little room to move, and I mean a little…I actually work out in our foyer area!  You just need a few feet of space to get a good workout in.  And I design all the workouts I share here to be able to be done anywhere…even if you just have a little bit of space in your bedroom or whatever it may be!

I actually love to workout at home because it saves time! No driving to or from the gym…all I have to do is turn on some beats and get to work.  I have some equipment I have accumulated over the years, but nothing crazy.  I have 3 pairs of dumbbells, weights 2lbs, 5lbs, and 8lbs, and then a 12lb kettlebell.  I have a mat for when I do any floor work, and I have a few resistance bands.  I did get a BOSU ball for Christmas one year, and I love it, but don’t use it all the time!  I think all you really NEED to get started is some dumbbells and maybe a mat 🙂

Also, it’s kinda nice to workout at home because you can look like a straight up hot mess…legit sometimes I wear my cute workout clothes but sometimes I wear high grandpa socks with shorts and an old t-shirt.  Anyways, it’s definitely become something I enjoy, it’s just comfortable and I think working out at home sort of makes your home feel like a “healthy” space.  You take care of your body there, as you should also remember to take care of your mind (aka getting enough sleep, maybe some aromatherapy, bubble baths, candles, whatever to make your space serve you!) and also to eat in a way that helps serve your body as well.

I have all the at-home workouts you need that will get you results!  And more to come y’all…I’m so excited for Fitter 2.  Workouts will be NEXT.LEVEL. and you will love them. I can’t wait to show you!  Be sure you’re on my email list to be the first to know…and I always give my email subscribers some extra love be it surprises or maybe even discounts 😉

Alright, let’s get to the WORKOUTS!

Weekly Workout Schedule

MONDAY: Full Body Circuit | Complete each circuit 2x through

Circuit One:

  • 30 seconds jumping jacks
  • 15 squats to overhead press
  • 15 RDLs to upright row
  • 30 seconds dumbbell press jacks
  • 20 supermans
  • 1 minute plank hold

Circuit Two:

  • 20 alternating split lunge jumps
  • 12 back lunges with biceps curl (per side)
  • 12 triceps kickbacks with single leg booty kickback (per leg)
  • 10 burpees
  • 40 bicycle crunches
  • 20 glute hip lifts

TUESDAY: 30-45 minutes cardio of your choice: walk, run, jog, spin, elliptical, hike, whatever you enjoy!

WEDNESDAY: Abs & Arms Circuit | Complete each circuit 2x through

Circuit One:

  • 20 standing elbow to knee oblique crunches (per side)
  • 30 seconds high knees
  • 20 alternating biceps curls to front shoulder raise
  • 10 windmills (per side)
  • 10 pushups
  • 12 toe touch crunches

Circuit Two:

  • 40 mountain climbers
  • 20 alternating shoulder tap planks
  • 20 oblique crunches (per side)
  • 15 triceps dips
  • 20 plank jacks
  • 10 sit ups

THURSDAY: 30-45 minutes cardio of your choice

FRIDAY: Legs & Cardio Circuit | Complete each circuit 2x through

Circuit One:

  • 20 alternating split lunge jumps
  • 12 back lunges with knee-in hop (per side)
  • 12 plie squats
  • 20 alternating curtsy lunges
  • 20 standing leg abductors (per side)
  • 30 seconds skaters

Circuit Two:

  • 15 squat jumps
  • 15 squats
  • 20 walking lunges
  • 10 single leg weighted RDL (per side)
  • 1 minute jump rope
  • 20 standing straight leg booty kickbacks (per leg)

SATURDAY: 45-60 minutes cardio of your choice

SUNDAY: Rest Day

Do you like to workout at home? What challenges do you think at-home workouts bring?  I’d love to know what obstacles may hold you back 🙂

xo,

Bess

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Happy 9th anniversary to the love of my life! I’ Happy 9th anniversary to the love of my life! I’m the luckiest girl to have you🤍🤍🤍
Halloween front porch! Ghosts, skeletons, bats, & Halloween front porch! Ghosts, skeletons, bats, & witch hats! Still have to add my spooky orange lights and of course our jack o lanterns 🎃 

Comment HALLOWEEN below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5oXzu #ltkhome #ltkhalloween #ltkseasonal #halloween #halloweendecor #halloweenfrontporch
These ghosts we got last year are some of our favo These ghosts we got last year are some of our favorite Halloween decorations 🎃Easy to put together and they light up too! Currently on sale ‼️ be sure to follow along to see what I’ve done differently with them this year 👻 which I’ll be sharing later this week!! 

Comment GHOST below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5oLFP #ltkseasonal #ltksalealert #halloween #halloweendecor #halloweendecorations #ghostdecor
Friday clean with meeeee! (& Avery) 🫧 happy fri Friday clean with meeeee! (& Avery) 🫧 happy friday!🤍🤍🤍

Comment CLEAN for details!

https://liketk.it/5ni9u

#cleaning #dailyvlog #cleanwithme #fridayclean #friday #fridaymotivation #fridayroutine
This tile project completes the fireplace renovati This tile project completes the fireplace renovation🖤🤍 Be sure to go back and watch parts one and two to see the complete transformation! Comment FIREPLACE and I’ll send you the links to the tiles and supplies I used. 

@loweshomeimprovement #fireplacerenovation #tile #organicmodern #marblelook
My fall mantel decor! Everything from Target and A My fall mantel decor! Everything from Target and Amazon🍂🤎 comment FALL and I’ll send ya the 🔗 

fall candles | fall foliage | fall decor | home decor | mantel styling 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5mFxB #ltkhome #ltkseasonal #ltkfindsunder50
Fireplace Makeover Part 2! Comment FIREPLACE for t Fireplace Makeover Part 2! Comment FIREPLACE for the supplies we used!🔥

When I say this design came to me in a dream I quite literally mean it haha it really came to me in my sleep. I had been thinking about how to make the overmantel work since the stone structure placement kind of made it more difficult.

Putting 2x4s up the wall allowed us to place the shiplap over the top part of the stone and took it out from the wall a little bit. Then Craig built the mantel over the existing stone one - which by the way was the worst mantel that ever existed. It was only about 3 inches deep, it was completely uneven, and it was tilted forward. So basically it was impossible to get anything to really stay on the mantel. Useless lol. Now I have a nice big mantel I can style and put up Christmas decorations and it just looks amazing. 

Overmantel paint color: @sherwinwilliams Worldly Gray
Mantel stain: Minwax Special Walnut

#homediy #lowesfinds #lowescreator #fireplacerenovation #homerenovation @loweshomeimprovement
Fireplace Makeover Part One! 🏠 This is sort o Fireplace Makeover Part One! 🏠 

This is sort of a “it’s gotta get a little worse before it gets better” situation but I HAVE A VISION PPL trust me😅 Hit follow and stick around for part 2!

Products I used from @loweshomeimprovement ⬇️

•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick Flat Avorio
White Lime Interior/Exterior Limewash
•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick 6-in Reusable
Assorted Flat Wall brush

#lowesfinds #lowescreator #fireplace #fireplacemakeover #diyhome
Fireplace Makeover Part One!

This is sort of a “it’s gotta get a little worse before it gets better” situation but I HAVE A VISION PPL trust me😅 Hit follow and stick around for part 2!

Products I used from @loweshomeimprovement ⬇️

•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick Flat Avorio
White Lime Interior/Exterior Limewash
•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick 6-in Reusable
Assorted Flat Wall brush

#lowesfinds #lowescreator #fireplace #fireplacemakeover #diyhome
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