It’s finally spring here in Michigan. Some of you may think I’m insane, but I turned the AC in my car on today & I LOVED IT. I was walking outside at 8pm tonight & I was warm.. it’s just glorious. Don’t get me wrong, I love the coziness of winter & I’m actually thankful we live in a state that there are snowy winters because we get the pleasure of the springtime being so much sweeter. It’s really a blessing. One thing about winter is that it delays some projects. Whether you don’t feel motivated & just want to snuggle up with some hot chocolate or it’s the snow stops you from doing the actual project, either way the spring motivates you again to do those little projects. For me? I’m starting with our downstairs bathroom. It’s a small space & it really needs painting. The nicotine stained walls are dreary & it’s the only walls in the house that haven’t been painted yet since we’ve moved here 4 months ago. So, since the spring is here I am promising myself I will finally get those projects done I have putting off all winter. I figured I would post the “before” photos of the downstairs bathroom today so that you guys hold me accountable. I’m also blogging this to bring you guys an exciting opportunity. Stay tuned to the bottom of the post for more details. But first, our downstairs bathroom “before” & “progress”…

The downstairs bathroom before we moved in….

& a little progress I made last fall before we lived in the house… 

Back in the fall before we even moved to our Michigan house from North Carolina I came up to the house to work on it. I painted the cabinets in our downstairs bathroom since we salvaged those when we gutted the house. You can see that full makeover post [here]. I also ripped up the floor & took off all the old trim in the space. Here is how the space looked today when I quick snapped some photos of it…

The walls need to be painted, the mirror needs to be hung correctly, we need new rugs, towel hooks, art, decor, switch plates, & maybe a quick DIY ceiling fix. This is one of my spring projects & I’m so excited that now I can open the window for some fresh air while I paint the small space. Oh & maybe I will clean that dirty mirror while I’m at it?! Hi guys! No shame here!

Do you have any projects like this in your home? Would you like me to com visit you & help you with a little spring project? Well….

According to the Accumulated Winter Season Severity Index (AWSSI) the following cities are the 10 U.S. cities with the harshest winters-“10 Bleakest Cities of 2015.”

− Boston, MA

− Buffalo, New York

− Detroit, Michigan

− Hartford, Connecticut

− Louisville, Kentucky

− Nashville, Tennessee

− Newark, New Jersey

− New York City

− Portland, Maine

− Providence, RI

With that being said the cold and large amounts of snow has taken a toll on our homes especially in these areas. But don’t fret! Guess who is coming to the rescue?!

Yup, you guessed it!!!!

I have teamed up Lowe’s and these lovely bloggers to bring you a spring makeover!!!

– City Farmhouse

− The Golden Sycamore

− Beneath My Heart

− Liz Marie Blog

–DIY Playbook

–Just a Girl

− Home Stories A to Z

− All Things G&D

− Our Fifth House

− Pretty Handy Girl 

− Brooklyn Limestone

All of us bloggers will be traveling to one of the selected cities [listed below] to work with one of you on a fun small makeover! While this will not be a FULL blown makeover it is still an AMAZING opportunity to partner with a favorite blogger and Lowe’s to give your home a Spring Refresh such as painting, landscaping, creating outdoor rooms, easy indoor updates and adding curb appeal to your home. Just some spring things we have done around my home…

Would you like to be considered for the Lowe’s Spring Makeover?

To be eligible for this opportunity you must:

*Be looking to fix up a space within your home

*Have a space that can be completed in 24 hours {2 days}

*Must live in or a suburb of:

-Boston, MA

−Buffalo, New York

−Detroit, Michigan

−Hartford, Connecticut

−Louisville, Kentucky

−Nashville, Tennessee

−Newark, New Jersey

−New York City

−Portland, Maine

−Providence, Rhode Island

*Must be the owner of your home.

*Be outgoing, energetic, and fun with unique stories to tell.

*Be comfortable on camera and/or interviewed by local media.

*Be in need of expert design help from one participating blogger.

* Be able to make quick decisions in order to keep tight timelines.

*Be available for 2 day period to complete the makeover between April 20-May 22.

*Allow photos of your home to be shared online

* Must be 21 years of age or older to apply.

*Complete the online application form and agree to terms below.

Doesn’t this sounds fun?! Even if you don’t live in one of these cities but know someone who does, please spread the word to friends & family so it can reach those that live in the areas specified!

I will be sharing all of the progress with you on the homeowner who is chosen from my appointed city. So be sure to check here on the blog, on my Instagram [here], & of course Facebook. I can’t wait for this fun adventure!

To apply for Lowe’s Spring Makeover & to be considered for this opportunity just the button below.

Project submittal is April 13-April 17.

In the meantime you can check out tons of inspirational and how-to content to help transform your home this spring HERE. I have teamed up with Lowes to bring your this fun opportunity, but of course all the opinions are my own & I truly hope to work with one of you very soon!!! xx