Bright Green Door

02/01/2022

In case you've wondered... what happened to Bright Green Door?!

Hey All First post in over a year. This is definitely the longest I’ve ever gone without blogging. You’re probably wondering, what the heck happened? Thank you to those of you who reached out on social media and e-mail. The good news is, we’re fine! It’s just been one wild ride of a year! Wh...

09/05/2021

Happy Mother’s Day! It’s an emotional day all around. Our girls were born to Mother’s who adore them but aren’t getting to raise them. This week I had the joy of spending time with Baby T’s mama and we both sobbed together. Sobbed because we both love her so much and want the very best for her. Sobbed over how thankful we both are to be in each other’s lives. Sobbed over our brokenness. Today I celebrate the wonderful mom’s in our life, but I also grieve for so many. Happy Mother’s Day to ALL women, no matter what wonderful, good, hard, or painful path to motherhood you’re on.
📸: little x little photography

21/04/2021

Thank you so much for all your prayers!! My 12 year old is improving and so far the rest of us are still symptom free!! My husband is working from the dining room, and the other two are virtual schooling from their bedrooms. That means this sweet little one and I are getting lots of quality time in here. Also, yes, I do have a hospital bassinet and mama-roo consuming my side of the room!

20/04/2021

My friend Sara from Sincerely, Sara D. just started selling STUNNING floral art and she's offering an awesome discount! Go check it out for gorgeous home decor!

SALE - this week ONLY! Save $30 off any FRAMED 24 x 36 Floral Art. Use code 30off24x36 at checkout: www.ElegantFloralArt.com

19/04/2021

When we finished our basement the last thing I considered was that it would be the ideal “isolation zone” for my 12 year old to quarantine. Poor guy came down with COVID on Friday and man did it hit him hard. This means we’re on a 10 day family quarantine and we’re praying it doesn’t take anyone else down.

15/04/2021

One week ago we got the call, “We’ve got a five week old baby that needs a Foster home, can you pick her up in three hours?”

Honestly, we almost said no and that would have been the biggest mistake. We didn’t even know our hearts had room for this much love. ❤️

We don’t know what her story will hold, or how long we’ll get to love on this sweet babe. We do know that God put her here for a reason and that He has a wonderful plan for her life. As much as I’d love a peek into what that plan is, I know that we just need to trust and obey.

🎼When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way;
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey. 🎶

05/04/2021

Attention All Readers!! I just shared a big blog post with all my favorite books from 2021 so far! Rather than one huge roundup and giveaway, I’ve decided to break my book posts down into four posts and giveaways a year!! These two books were my favorites! To enter to win just follow on FB or Insta and tag a friend who might love BrightGreenDoor! I’ll randomly pick a winner on Monday the 12th. *this giveaway is not sponsored by FB or Insta, just by me because I love you all** ❤️📚❤️ https://www.brightgreendoor.com/favorite-books-of-2021-so-far/

10/03/2021

How do you hang art above an off-centered fireplace?!? You don’t! You just paste a mural up there instead!! I found this art in the Met Museum archives and uploaded it to Photowall. Now I have a custom size mural that I love for under $60! Someday I’ll finish all the details on this basement!

07/03/2021

I really LOVE when I get the opportunity to put my DIY skills to work doing something that makes an impact for good! Earlier this week I added wallpaper to the coffee bar at our church office and it turned out beautiful. I know this little coffee bar will bring a moment of joy to many staff members on their coffee breaks. Sometimes just a bit of design makes all the difference!!

03/03/2021

Did you guys catch the closet reading nook I built for my son? He loves the privacy of having his own little space. I love that he’s reading nonstop! https://www.brightgreendoor.com/diy-vertical-channel-tufting/

02/03/2021

Are you curious what it cost to add a basement bathroom to our house? Today on the blog I shared the entire budget breakdown! https://www.brightgreendoor.com/cost-to-add-a-basement-bathroom/

28/02/2021

Can you guess what we used fabric, pool noodles, and an Arrow Fastener staple gun to create?!? Head to the blog to find out! I promise it's not what you'd expect! https://lnk2.io/whZMhss