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Hammers and High Heels
www.hammersandhighheels.blogspot.com
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Hammers and High Heels, what happens when a glam gal trades in her high heels for a hammer when she gets home... and other various tools used to fix up a house. Experience the drama of a 1924 home renovation and newlywed life as it unfolds here in the Homewood neighborhood in Minneapolis. Living the dreams (and nightmares) of homeownership, welcome to Hammers and High Heels!
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Head Over Heels Friday: Target Shopping Favorites!

Okay, did anyone else catch Young House Loves "Window Shopping" post at good-old Target earlier this week?  I did and then I thought, Psshhhhh, what a fun idea! I want to walk ...

7 time(r) siden

The Tornado: One Year Later

It was one year ago today when I wrote a short little post sharing the news that a tornado came through our neighborhood.  I had mixed feelings about writing anything about i...

3 days siden

Head Over Heels Friday: Over-the-Top His & Hers Bathrooms

Yup, its Friday and this week Im pretty obsessed with something deliciously ridiculous- his & hers bathrooms... and not just separate sinks, Im talking fireplaces, closets and "toilet rooms&#...

19 maj 12

Our Ektorp Ottoman Gets Some Fancy Feet!

I mentioned in our Master Bedroom Reveal post that we had changed the feet on our Ektorp Ottoman in order to class it up a bit or "un-Ikea-fy" it, so now lets get into the "how-to...

17 maj 12

Design Challenge: Chrissys Pink & Blue Tile Bathroom Dilemma

I had a fun little design challenge presented to me the other day from a reader named Chrissy.  She and her hubby just settled into a cute ranch style home in central Illinois with some fixer-up...

15 maj 12

Head Over Heels Friday: A Long Lost Twin

Its an AMAZING Friday!!!!  Why?  Remember this chair that I refurbished around this time last year?Well, turns out it wasnt a one of a kind find... IT HAS A TWIN! No Photoshop mag...

12 maj 12

Two Years Of Hammers and High Heels!

Our blog is turning 2 today!  Yep, it has been two years since my very first post went up!  Now, I know it might seem silly to recognize a blogs birthday, but most people celebrate the...

09 maj 12

The Master Bedroom Redo Is Complete! Time for the Reveal!

At last!  It is time to reveal our Master Bedroom afters!  Are you ready?!?  Of course you are!  Here we go...Well, what do you think? It has been a long road getting th...

08 maj 12

Weekend Flash

We had a crazy busy weekend filled with fun but we also got a lot done!! Ha, unintentional cheesy rhyme, anyway heres our weekend in a flash...SewingSpray PaintingHanging, leveling, decoratingTh...

07 maj 12

Head Over Heels Friday: Bold Color & Pattern Decor Favorites

Sorry I have been sort of MIA from the blog this week.  I decided to use my blogging time to finish up those last few to-dos for our bedroom because I am hell bent on revealing the afters early...

04 maj 12

A Semi-Exciting Purchase for the Master Bedroom

As you might know from the last post about the Master Bedroom, I have been sort of driving myself nuts over finishing up the decor, but good news!  Thanks to fate Ikeas crapp...

02 maj 12

Head Over Heels Friday: A Fun & Fashionable Wedding Shower Game

Happy Friday!  This is sort of a quickie post, but I had to share this Head Over Heels worthy wedding shower game.  Not sure if a similar version exists out there (Ive never playe...

28 apr 12

An Estate Sale With An Old House Tale

Is there a house you often pass by that you wish you could see the inside of?There are several on my list but, this one was near the tippy top of my list and last Sunday my wish sort of cam...

27 apr 12

Our Completed Door Turned Headboard!

  The door turned DIY headboard project is complete!  Check out the finished look!Gorgeous right?  I have to say it actually turned out better than I expected, Im sooooo...

23 apr 12

Head Over Heels Friday: Mamas Happy Occasional Shop

Its Friday, time to get happy because I am going to share my newest Head Over Heels "happy place" with you!A couple weeks ago, I got an email from my new blog friend Renee inviting me to...

21 apr 12

Our Salvaged Door Turned DIY Headboard

At last.... It has been built! Our Master Bedroom Redo continues on!Yes, after letting the salvaged door I picked up sit around for a total of two months we can finally say that it is no longer a doo...

20 apr 12

A No Good Very Bad Monday Tubby

Well, things in the Hammers and High Heels house are pretty crap-tacular today for two reasons.  1- My poor hubby is sick (and slightly crabby) and2- An unsightly water damage spot in ...

17 apr 12

Head Over Heels Friday: Hot Heels from Rachel Roy

Hope you are ready to take a break from the Hammers world for some High Heel time today because I am Head Over Heels for these hot, hot Rachel Roy pumps!!!  In fact, I love them soooo much ...

14 apr 12

A Vestibule Huh?

One of the recent Houzz Ideabooks that I received was about "Vestibules from times past transitioning into entryways of the present".  The article grabbed my attention right aw...

13 apr 12

(Corny) Easter Family Photo Fun

Much like last year, our Easter wouldnt be complete without some fun "family" photos.I know, its corny but I just cant resist the opportunity to add something goofy to our photos.&n...

10 apr 12

Head Over Heels Friday: Our Cheerful Spring Styled Dining Room

Happy Friday!  This week Im Head Over Heels for the spring styled decor I added into our Dining Room just in time for Easter weekend!   The room feels totally refreshed along...

07 apr 12

Master Bedroom Update: Headboard & Layout Changes

Our Master Bedroom redo has been on hold since I left for my overseas trip, so it has been more than a month since we have done anything with the space... sad.  Alex and I really need a kick in ...

05 apr 12

Dried Wedding Bouquet Project

What did you do with your wedding bouquet after the big day was over?Did you throw it out?Did you keep it?If you did, is it shrivelled up and crusting away in a closet?Mine was :) and it was ick...

03 apr 12

Head Over Heels Friday: India & China Trip Photo Wrap-Up

Its been a couple weeks since I returned from my India & China adventure, but I wanted to make sure I got to share the last of my photo favorites!  You cant visit the other side of the ...

31 mar 12

Guest Room: "Afters". ... Take 4!

This is sooooo long overdue, but our Guest Room is finally in one (beautiful) piece... finally!The last time we ever mentioned our Guest Room was in this post, written before Thanksgiving last year.&...

30 mar 12

Five Years Minnesotan, Three Years DIYin

Alex and I are celebrating two different milestones today. The first milestone we recognizing feels kind of like a BIG one for us....It has been five whole years since we packed up tha...

28 mar 12

Head Over Heels Friday: Bachmans 2012 Spring Idea House

Its an extra special Head Over Heels post!  Why?  Well, I was super excited to share it and I feel bad that I didnt get posts written for our Guest Room and Master Bedroom pr...

24 mar 12

My Simple Spring Mantel (and Bubo)

Ahhh, Spring is in the air... and in our home now!!!  I meant to get this post up yesterday in time for the big Spring Decor Linky Parties, but had some technical difficulties (nothing more frus...

21 mar 12

Wainscoting Tutorial & Getting My DIY Groove Back

Ive been home for about a week now since my trip to Asia.  After doing some necessary cleaning, organizing, laundry (mountains of laundry), and spending some much needed fun time with my hu...

20 mar 12

Head Over Heels Friday: Our Guest Blogger Finale... My Lovely Sister Amber!

Its Friday. I have the day off.  Alex has the day off.  The sun is out.  It is March. It is a 70 degree day here in Minneapolis. Wow.  Its not just Friday.  It is a...

16 mar 12

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