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4 days ago
2 min

big news - we're launching a shop!

We're launching an online shop! Humble Abode will have humble beginnings, starting with a curated collection of original art, each piece...

Tara Lenney

Feb 5
5 min

our new house kitchen design

This is the post I’ve been DYING to write since last summer. It’s the design plan for the kitchen in our new house!

Tara Lenney

Feb 3
4 min

budgeting for a bathroom renovation

It's one of the most common questions we're asked at the beginning of every new project - how much can I expect this to cost?! It makes p...

Tara Lenney

Dec 6, 2020
3 min

a glam winter wonderland

Transforming homes is what we do every day of the year, but it is an extra special treat to get to transform a client’s house for Christm...

Tara Lenney

Dec 2, 2020
6 min

our christmas home tour

This is our first (and only!) Christmas that we’ll spend in our rental house. When we were packing our old house we didn’t know what type..

Tara Lenney

Nov 18, 2020
4 min

a modern + colorful thanksgiving table

When it comes to holiday decorations, classic is great, but I’m personally a HUGE fan of non-traditional color palettes. Maybe it’s because

holiday in a hurry dining room makeover reveal

Tara Lenney

Nov 13, 2020
4 min

holiday in a hurry dining room makeover reveal

This post is sponsored by AllModern. Thanksgiving is less than 2 weeks away! And if you’re thinking “MY DINING ROOM IS A DISASTER AND I D...

Tara Lenney

Nov 4, 2020
4 min

a holiday-ready dining room in a hurry

This post is sponsored by AllModern Somehow in this strange world that is 2020, Thanksgiving is RIGHT around the corner. We asked you guy...

Tara Lenney

Oct 9, 2020
10 min

building a home on a modest income

Quick Disclosure: Some of these links happen to be affiliate links which means when you click the link to purchase something on this page...

design plan: our vintage inspired shared boys’ bedroom

Tara Lenney

Sep 18, 2020
4 min

design plan: our vintage inspired shared boys’ bedroom

We reached a huge milestone on our new house build – we have officially made ALL of the design decisions for the items that we’ll be doin...

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A pretty house is great and all, but making a home is about SO much more than that. From design and food, to simplicity and hospitality, my life's work is to help you enjoy your home to the fullest and to share it with those you love.

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