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Welcome! I am so excited to actually have a blog where I can share… just about everything. I almost always have a project going, am usually on a budget, and genuinely love sharing my life. I’m a pretty open book and can’t wait to show you my latest updates, outfits, recipes, etc. To know more about me, check out the “about me” page.

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I get to love you… 💕 I thank God everyday for

I get to love you… 💕 I thank God everyday for giving me a mini best friend. I didn’t know it was national daughter day but I’ll take any excuse to show you off baby girl. #kennedyfelske

What the best week of my life looks like ❤️ me

What the best week of my life looks like ❤️ messy hair, messy house, postpartum belly, sleepless nights… but the fullest hearts. Im so scared that I’ll blink and this newborn stage will be over so I’m trying my best to be intentional and soak in every moment of it. Babies don’t keep. #kennedyfelske #postpartum #1weekpostpartum #kindredbravely

Being your mom is the greatest joy I’ve ever kno

Being your mom is the greatest joy I’ve ever known 💕#kennedyfelske

This is my whole world right here! Kennedy Marie F

This is my whole world right here! Kennedy Marie Felske made her appearance September 2nd and our hearts have never been so full. I told Cody that the past 4 days have been the best days of my life. Everyone jumped to tell me how tough the newborn stage is, and I know every baby is different, but to me it’s been pure bliss. I’m living in the moment and soaking up every second. Being her mama is the best feeling in the entire world. #kennedyfelske

An anonymous friend asked me what advice I had for

An anonymous friend asked me what advice I had for someone who has JUST found out they’re pregnant. The 1st trimester is weird time of secrecy, stressing, waiting, and well… not feeling your best. Other than “give yourself a ton of grace” I also said start using a belly butter TODAY. And despite the name “belly” apply on your hips too! I started using @skinandsenses (a true paying customer) immediately on my belly but never knew that my hips were a place to target until it was too late! I discovered tiger stripes (as I refer to them) at 10 weeks across my hips. I decided to reach out to skin and senses and let them know how impressed I was with their belly butter. My belly, where I applied the butter, has remained stretch-mark free, while my exposed hips showed the marks.
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To be clear, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with stretch marks. I love my body for growing our baby and keeping her healthy. And the tiger stripes on my hips are a reminder of just that. But I love how this product has worked wonders protecting my belly and wanted to share that too! I’ve linked this belly butter on my LIKEtoKNOW.it if anyone is interested in giving it a try. It’s plant-based, all natural with no water or fillers so it’s safe for you and baby. #37weekspregnant #bump #bellybutter #babymama

•9 months carrying you baby girl•

•9 months carrying you baby girl•

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I get to love you… 💕 I thank God everyday for

I get to love you… 💕 I thank God everyday for giving me a mini best friend. I didn’t know it was national daughter day but I’ll take any excuse to show you off baby girl. #kennedyfelske

What the best week of my life looks like ❤️ me

What the best week of my life looks like ❤️ messy hair, messy house, postpartum belly, sleepless nights… but the fullest hearts. Im so scared that I’ll blink and this newborn stage will be over so I’m trying my best to be intentional and soak in every moment of it. Babies don’t keep. #kennedyfelske #postpartum #1weekpostpartum #kindredbravely

Being your mom is the greatest joy I’ve ever kno

Being your mom is the greatest joy I’ve ever known 💕#kennedyfelske

This is my whole world right here! Kennedy Marie F

This is my whole world right here! Kennedy Marie Felske made her appearance September 2nd and our hearts have never been so full. I told Cody that the past 4 days have been the best days of my life. Everyone jumped to tell me how tough the newborn stage is, and I know every baby is different, but to me it’s been pure bliss. I’m living in the moment and soaking up every second. Being her mama is the best feeling in the entire world. #kennedyfelske

An anonymous friend asked me what advice I had for

An anonymous friend asked me what advice I had for someone who has JUST found out they’re pregnant. The 1st trimester is weird time of secrecy, stressing, waiting, and well… not feeling your best. Other than “give yourself a ton of grace” I also said start using a belly butter TODAY. And despite the name “belly” apply on your hips too! I started using @skinandsenses (a true paying customer) immediately on my belly but never knew that my hips were a place to target until it was too late! I discovered tiger stripes (as I refer to them) at 10 weeks across my hips. I decided to reach out to skin and senses and let them know how impressed I was with their belly butter. My belly, where I applied the butter, has remained stretch-mark free, while my exposed hips showed the marks.
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To be clear, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with stretch marks. I love my body for growing our baby and keeping her healthy. And the tiger stripes on my hips are a reminder of just that. But I love how this product has worked wonders protecting my belly and wanted to share that too! I’ve linked this belly butter on my LIKEtoKNOW.it if anyone is interested in giving it a try. It’s plant-based, all natural with no water or fillers so it’s safe for you and baby. #37weekspregnant #bump #bellybutter #babymama

•9 months carrying you baby girl•

•9 months carrying you baby girl•

Baby girl has the best aunts ever because I have t

Baby girl has the best aunts ever because I have the best friends ever. @lesli.loredo @valerieewen threw me the most amazing shower for this little cutie 🍊. There was all the best breakfast foods, sentimental games, and gifts galore. Baby girl is already so loved ❤️❤️

13 > 23 > 33 weeks! ❤️

13 > 23 > 33 weeks! ❤️

A little photo dump from our 4th of July weekend.

A little photo dump from our 4th of July weekend. Weddings, boat parades, muddy river floats, BBQ’s and being surrounded by good friends and family ❤️💙

Had the best time celebrating the new Mr. and Mrs.

Had the best time celebrating the new Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler out in beautiful Brenham, TX yesterday. Putting down my phone and living up the day with family and friends was exactly what I needed ❤️ congrats again @audreydavis96 and Graham!

NURSERY REVEAL! What’s your favorite part? . The

NURSERY REVEAL! What’s your favorite part?
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The @oneroomchallenge gave us an 8 week timeline to completely transform our unused guest bedroom into a nursery for our baby girl 🤰due in September. From the wallpapered ceiling, to the fluted pipe wall, to the ikea dresser hack, to the swinging chair, and all of the small projects along the way, we poured our hearts into this room. This challenge was a blast and it gave us the chance to spend some days together as Kayllie and Cody before we become mom and dad.
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Thank you @betterhomesandgardens and @oneroomchallenge for letting us be guest participants in this amazing community of DIYers, designers, and doers. And thank you to everyone who followed along and sent messages along the way. I know people hate on social media but this little group I have here is pretty darn amazing and I love to bonds and friendships we’ve made.
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#orc #oneroomchallenge #makemyhome #makehomeyours #homeimprovement #homemakeover #stoppinningstartdoing #nursery #girlnursery #nurseryreveal #tropicalnursery #flutedwall #flutedtable #ikeahack #ikeadresserhack #bhghome #diy #diyers #buildersofinstagram

The fluted wall got color today!! I couldn’t be

The fluted wall got color today!! I couldn’t be more excited how this has turned out! I think 15% of you in the poll couldn’t see the vision when we filled the room with 70 PVC pipes. I don’t blame you but now you can see my crazy idea to completion. I’m so thankful for Cody’s dad coming over to help spray it today since this preggo wasn’t allowed in the room. Baby girl is already so loved by her Pops! One week left in the One Room Challenge and I have two other projects + decorating to do. Will we make it? We’re going to try. @betterhomesandgardens @oneroomchallenge #bhgorc #orc #nurseryreveal #flutedwall #wallpaperceiling #sputnikchandelier #babygirlnursery #nurserydesign

This wall is bumping 😝 The fluted style has bee

This wall is bumping 😝 The fluted style has been trending this year. From coffee tables, to dressers, to accent walls, I kept seeing the fluted look and wanted that style for baby girl’s nursery. After looking up the cost of wood dowels, I quickly realized that was out of the budget as the 12 x 8 wall would cost us roughly $500 in supplies. I debated a half wall to lower the cost but it wasn’t quite what my mind had envisioned.
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I decided to get creative to find an alternative to wood. I debated plaster at first but then thought of it… PVC pipes! Check out Kayllie.com to see how we’re creating a fluted wall with PVC! #fluting #flutedwall #flutedfurniture #flutedwalls #bhgorc #orc @oneroomchallenge @betterhomesandgardens

This weekend consisted of multiple 100 degree car

This weekend consisted of multiple 100 degree car rides to Home Depot, staring at a ceiling for 9 hours straight, and covering the garage in PVC dust. I live for weekends like these. Thanks @cdf5023 for knowing my ideas are crazy but still saying yes. You’re going to be the best dad ever. #buildingdreams #buildersofig #1957chevy

Heading out the door for some Memorial Day fun but

Heading out the door for some Memorial Day fun but not before one final glance at this ceiling 😍 it’s coming together slowly but surely. I would be lying if I didn’t say this was super challenging but I would do it again for these results! We only got 2/6 rolls hung but hey... it’s progress! I couldn’t be more thankful for my sweet friend @sarakat_johnson helping me hang this. For more details (and struggles lol) check out my blog for the One Room Challenge Week 4 update at Kayllie.com. You can also check out the other participants at www.oneroomchallenge.com/orc-blog #orc #bhgorc @oneroomchallenge @betterhomesandgardens #wallpaperceiling #peelandstickwallpaper #spoonflower #tropicalnurserydecor #girlnursery

Week 3 of the One Room Challenge blog post is up!

Week 3 of the One Room Challenge blog post is up! Floating is pretty time consuming (yes Cody told me so) but sometimes time is spent on something without a big visual impact and that’s how projects go. So this weeks post consists of a floating update and design selections such as the curtains, hanging chair, crib, rug, and dresser. And in other news, a sample piece of @spoonflower wallpaper arrived! Now I’m just waiting on the other 143 square feet to get here so we can start to get this show on the road! Any day now Mr. Mail man. @betterhomesandgardens @oneroomchallenge #bhgorc #oneroomchallenge #peelandstickwallpaper #wallpaperceiling #colorfulinterior #buildersofinstagram

How it looks taking a “cute” selfie during @on

How it looks taking a “cute” selfie during @oneroomchallenge 🙃 It’s not always about the completed look (although my pregnant nesting self can’t wait) But it’s about having fun and spending time together along the way. So lucky to have @cdf5023 by my side for all of life’s challenges, even the ones I signed us up for 😝 #diy #homerenovation #buildersofinsta #diyprojects

Pre-pregnancy thoughts: I don’t need to buy mate

Pre-pregnancy thoughts: I don’t need to buy maternity clothes. I’ll wear what I have and save money.
Pregnancy: nothing fits right, I’m rewearing the same 4 dresses everyday, I’m doing my work outs in my PJs.
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I decided it was time to begin looking for a few staple pieces to get me through this pregnancy. I talked with my sister-in-law and she recommended @kindredbravely for some quality staple pieces. Okay so y’all know I’m a new blogger so I was sooo nervous when I reached out to them and asked if they’d like to collaborate with me on a maternity staples blog post... and y’all, they said yes! They’re offering me a 20% off code to share “Kayllie20” 🙌🏼 You can check out my blog for a full run-down of these 5 items, or for a quick description check out the thoughts below:
1- I’ve already worn this ribbed bamboo dress too many times to count! It’s crazy how having a dress that’s made for maternity can give such a good fit and confidence.
2- This ribbed bamboo midi skirt is easy to dress up or down. I love it with a knotted tee or tank to show off the 🤰
3- maternity leggings! Don’t knock em until you try em is my new motto here. I was skeptical on having all of this fabric over the bump but omg the support and comfort is amazing. I now know why these are a thing.
4- maternity biker shorts. Similar to the leggings, the support and comfort for the bump is perfect for workouts or just hanging out.
5- ribbed bamboo tank top. Tops have been one of the hardest things for me to wear because everything seems to fit funky over the bump. Having a top that’s actually made for the bump= gamechanger.

I like to call this studio lighting 😝 Our first

I like to call this studio lighting 😝 Our first week of working on the nursery for @oneroomchallenge has come and gone (so quickly!) Our plan for the week was simply to float the ceiling! Sounds simple right?! But it was such a big undertaking! If you remember the design plans I shared, I am really wanting a wallpapered ceiling! Since our ceiling is very textured, we needed to cover this texture so the wallpaper will go on smoothly. This is probably the messiest part of the room revamp and since the ceiling (obviously) is over ever other part of the room, we needed to knock it out first. Check out my blog, Kayllie.com, for a full run-down of the process from skim coating to sanding... or as I like to call it, the great white dust storm! You can also check out the other ORC participants at www.oneroomchallenge.com/orc-blog #bhgorc @betterhomesandgardens #orc #oneroomchallenge #skimcoat #drywall #wallpaperceiling

Y’ALL! We are guest participants in the One Room

Y’ALL! We are guest participants in the One Room Challenge!! The timing couldn’t have worked out better than it does right now; it’s like it was meant to be! We have been wanting to convert our guest bedroom into a nursery for our baby girl due in September so this challenge gives us the perfect timeline and encouragement!
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For those of you who aren’t aware, @oneroomchallenge is a challenge put on twice a year by @betterhomesandgardens to transform ONE room in your home in an 8 week period. What better way to work alongside other DIYers, bloggers, designers, etc and to support and encourage one another, not only for these 8 weeks but hopefully to create a long lasting relationships.
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Check out our design plans on the blog, Kayllie.com and be sure to click the link to ORC to check out the other participants plans as well! Cheers to a fun & challenging next 8 weeks 🤗 #orc #oneroomchallenge #bhgorc #diy #nursery #girlnursery #babygirlnursery

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