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Hey and welcome to MHB Florida House!

We bought our home here in Florida in October of 2015, about six months after moving to Jacksonville. I’ve completely fallen in love with the River City and can’t imagine living anywhere else again. Unfortunately, we are at the whim of the Navy so moving is almost inevitable. Until it’s time to pack up again, we will continue to make this cute brick house our home. We bought this house as a foreclosure and it was a major diamond in the rough. If you could just see past the purple walls and stained carpet, there was a gem there. Over the last few years, we’ve been doing project after project to uncover that gem. My style is coastal casual. I love decorating with blues and white and anything that reminiscent of being at the beach. I like decorating on a budget so there are many DIY projects and steals and deals throughout our home with the occasional splurge on something I really adore. Our home is liveable and if you drop in on any given day you’ll see toys in every room, a trail of cheerios or goldfish, and a big ol’ fluffy dog waiting to greet you. While our home might not be a designer’s masterpiece, it’s definitely our favorite place to be.

Master Bedroom | Room Reveal Post

Master Bedroom Refresh - changing the look of the bedroom with paint - paint color is Benjamin Moore Cloudy Sky


Headboard | Bench | Rug | Nightstands DIY – similar here | Bedside Lamps | Wall Hanging Basket | Wood Framed Abstract Art | Bench Umbrella Art Print | White Framed Abstract Art | Driftwood | Navy Pillow | Shibori Pillow (similar) | Dotted Pillow (similar) | Quilt (similar) | Linen Duvet | Navy Bedskirt

Paint color | Benjamin Moore Cloudy Sky

Entryway


Entryway Organizer DIY (similar here) | Shoe baskets | Wall Hooks | Art Print | Rug (similar)

Kitchen/Breakfast Nook

Simple Summer Decorating - Fresh and simple decorating ideas

Painted Cabinets DIY | Light | Table thrifted | Faucet | Faux Boxwood Wreath | Tiered Tray | Vase | Blanket/Tablecloth | Chairs | Chalkboard (similar) Windowseat Bench DIY | Green Pillow | Geometric Pillow | Curtains

Living Room

Our living room is always a work in progress. I absolutely love pillows and textiles so I tend to change them out seasonally.



Sofa | Rug | White Slipcovered Chairs | Wide Striped Pillow | Ticking Striped Pillow | Navy Blue Pillow | Blue Ottomans | Console – DIY tutorial here | Lanterns (similar) | Art Work | Rattan Chairs | Wood Carved Table | Art Print above fireplace | Gold Picture Frames

Master Bathroom – Reveal Post Here

Refinishing your countertops is a budget friendly way to update your space. How to frame a bathroom mirror in an afternoon for less than $40! Bright and Fresh Bathroom Makeover Bright and Fresh Bathroom Makeover

Bright and Fresh Bathroom Makeover

Bright and Fresh Bathroom Makeover

Bright and Fresh Bathroom Makeover

Countertops (painted DIY here) | Shower floor tile | Shower wall tile | Towel Hooks DIY here | Mirror Frames DIY here | Artwork

Guest Bathroom – Reveal Post Here

A classic guest bathroom renovation with white subway tile, gray grout, and calm relaxing decor elements.


Subway Tile | Vinyl Plank Flooring – read my review on this flooring here. | Rug (similar) | Shower Trim Kit c/o Delta | Shower Curtain | Picture Frames | Light Fixture | Mirror (similar)

 

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Hi! I’m Chelsea!

I'm Chelsea. Wife to Matt, and mama to P and Millie. I'm a fan of making and decorating things and everything blue + white. I believe that there is no such thing as too many throw pillows. Lover of iced coffee and cocktail Fridays. I'm glad you're here.

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#ad Homeschool/General parent “pro” tip - buy #ad Homeschool/General parent “pro” tip - buy a shower caddy and stuff it full of art supplies to keep your kids from having their markers and crayons all over the place. For real though, this was a game changer. Previously, I had one hard and heavy caddy for all of our supplies that I would plop on the table during our school day but I found my kids constantly getting up to grab a pink crayon or the blue marker. Or at the end of the day things weren’t getting put away properly and the next day we couldn’t find the glue or the scissors. Now, they each have a caddy that they are responsible for. I’ve partnered with @walmart to share this simple organizing solution. The girls keep their supplies together and carry the caddy around to wherever they choose to school that day/minute. I used my Walmart+ membership again to pull this off. I was able to order all the art caddy necessities online using the W+ free shipping, no order minimum (excludes oversized/freight & Marketplace items) benefit so I can limit my time in stores. #walmartplus
Sitting here thinking about everything that’s go Sitting here thinking about everything that’s gotten me through this last year.
1. My family - having my girls home has been everything I never knew I needed. 
1a. My mom - in those early pandemic days, when we didn’t leave the house, she would meet me halfway between here and Vegas. We would sit in the middle of the desert with our masks on and just visit. I needed that so much and I know she did too.
2. My friends - it’s hard to imagine making it through this year without the friendships I have. They’ve carried me. A small group of neighbors here that would meet at the park for some outdoor fellowship and our weekly dinners made life feel a little more normal. Having regular calls with my best friend in FL was gold especially since we can’t see each other. And regular chats with @bykaithanson got me through especially in those early days.
3. Regular therapy - if I wasn’t already going before all this happened I surely would need to now. This all is very heavy stuff and having someone that is outside your circle to talk to is so important. This saves me again and again.
4. Making bread. I started making last year so when it blew up during that first quarantine I was so excited that we all were baking together. Whenever I’m feeling anxious making dough helps.
5. Exercise - this was the year I finally made exercise a priority. I love how much better I feel when I move my body each day. I’m less anxious and I’m more at peace.
6. All the technology that connects us. Marco Polo, FaceTime, texting, FB Messenger, all of it. Being able to reach all of my loved ones with the tips of my fingers has made it a lot easier when I can’t see them.
7. Television - how many shows have we binged this year? I don’t even know but I remember tackling Friday Night Lights in the beginning of the pandemic and being so sad it was over. 
8. This community. One thing I wanted in 2020 was to CONNECT with you all here and that has happened and its been wonderful getting to know each of you!
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We’ve been through a lot this year what has carried you? Tag a friend that’s gotten you through. 
Hoping and praying for a truly happy new year. 💙💙
Merry Christmas from our home to yours! I wish you Merry Christmas from our home to yours! I wish you everything good this Christmas and in the new year. 🎄
#ad Fun festive morning with the girls! My girls l #ad Fun festive morning with the girls! My girls love making and baking anything! We made cinnamon roll Christmas trees then decorated them with m&ms and sprinkles. I bought everything from Walmart, used canned cinnamon rolls to make them quick and easy so we could focus our energy on decorating them. Holiday memories made! How are you making memories with your family this season? @walmart http://liketk.it/34rdO #liketkit @liketoknow.it #walmart
I want to hear about your collections!! I don’t I want to hear about your collections!! I don’t collect much but I do have a few Christmas things that I’ve been collecting over the years. These nutcrackers are one. The girls pick out a new one each year. I have a small collection little white village houses and since the first year we were married we bought a peace dove ornament from Pier 1 (Li Bien brand) - they quit selling them so this will be the first in 14 years that we don’t get one of those. What do you collect???
Military base house kitchen but make it Christmas! Military base house kitchen but make it Christmas! 🥰🥰🥰🎄
I really don’t love this kitchen but I’ve worked hard to make it easier on the eyes with a faux backsplash and with some mini wreaths on the cabs. Feelin’ festive. Sources for the backsplash are on the blog + @liketoknow.it 👍

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