Burritos and Bubbly – Home Improvement, Design & Family

Summer of the Burrito: Belly

For years I’ve really wanted to get a tattoo across my belly that says “BURRITO.” In fact, when Kerry and I started dating, I told her about it and she loved it! I think it was one of the things that convinced her I was worth her time. Of course,...

Surprise! we have a new front yard

If you follow me on instagram (@hellokerryb), you may have seen the picture I posted on Monday of the absolute shock I got when I pulled up to my house after work to find that my entire front yard had been cleared out. It was kind of like being robbed…...

Friday… um, Monday Favorites

We forgot to write a Friday Favorites post last week, but there’s a few things we’re loving this week that we wanted to share on this lazy three-day weekend. Seriously, shouldn’t every weekend be three days? Kerry’s favorites: 1. Sister Fidelma mysteries by Peter Tremayne My mother was a librarian and always had...

Fall in Northern Michigan

Last week we took a family trip up to our cabin just outside of Traverse City in northern Michigan. It’s the most perfect place to be in the fall, and despite the less-than-perfect weather (50s! Rain! We had to go out and buy jackets!), we had so much fun …...

Living Through a Kitchen Renovation: Pets

Welcome to our first entry in a series of living through a kitchen renovation. Our contractor told us that we have a 5 week renovation, and he might possibly be able to get it done in 4. We thought it’d be nice to focus on specific elements each week of...

Springtime flowery wedding dress

Yesterday was 60 degrees. In Cleveland. In January. 60 degrees! How can you not start to think about Spring and flowers and pretty dresses in weather like that? And doesn’t this gorgeous flowery dress just epitomize Spring for you? Apparently the bride made it herself, which makes it just that much more...

DIY plank wainscoting with plywood: part two

We were so excited about our bathroom being (pretty much essentially) done and the fact that the sun was out so we had good lighting to take some pictures that we jumped the gun a little bit yesterday by showing you our new bathroom. I believe the last we had...

Style: All You Need Is Pink

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that people love to hate. It’s kind of silly, and unless you have some super romantic plans (which I most certainly do not), it’s just another lame-o day. But! The PINK! I just can’t hate on Valentine’s Day because it brings with it so much pink, and...

Giveaway: The Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo March 24-26, 2017

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! We have a fun treat for you today. We are super excited to once again be participating in the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo, and to celebrate we’re giving away two tickets to one lucky winner! With more than 275 exhibits as well as some awesome special guests and features,...

Pantry storage plans

Hey, Happy St. Patrick’s Day you guys! I hope you’re enjoying a little something extra in your coffee this morning. I will be celebrating by painting the pantry. Womp womp. But I’ll definitely be wearing green while I do it! One of the projects that we’re most excited to work on...