In December, 2013 we bought an abandoned home in Rexburg, Idaho and moved in with the intention to renovate it. It was a really sad house with a horrible layout, but there was something about it that we loved. It had so much potential that others just seemed to look past.
So we began transforming it. One project at a time. We spent months with our mattress on the living room floor and everything from the upstairs stacked wherever we could put it. Then when that was finished, we started on the downstairs. Somewhere in there we had a preemie baby and adjusted to life with three girls.
But this 1910 beauty is so different today than it was when we started. It’s beautiful now, and the charm we saw before is enhanced.
We sold our house in June, 2015, nineteen months after we bought it. We never even listed it, and it sold with only one family ever looking at it. It wasn’t completely finished when we had to move on, but the new owners love every inch of it and gave some input as we finished up some existing projects before signing it over.
It’s been a labor of love, and there are a lot of memories tied up in that home. I invite you to come look and share Mabey Manor with us!
See all the posts in this series by clicking on a photo below.
- Join Me at Lisee Ree Designs
- Flora and Fauna Sewing
- Sewing Supplies that Will Make Your Life Easier
- Flora and Fauna Mini Collection
- My First Foray into Fabric Design
- Should I Buy That New Pattern?
- How to Save on Fabric
- DIY Kitchen Renovation
- Why Fabric Choice Is So Important
- Metallic Faux Embroidery Blouse Tutorial
- Layering with the Metro Slimfit Blazer
- Farmer’s Market Fun
- 15+ Tips to Sewing Swimsuits You’ll Love
- Sewing Swimsuits Doesn’t Have to be Hard
- 3 Ways to Style a Wood Watch
- Hack Your Own Modcloth Boat Neck
- Trendsetter Tankini Pattern
- Black, White, and Teal All Over: Project Run & Play Finale
- Week 3: Graceful Geometrics (Stripes Week)
- Week 2: Sew Your Stash Means Country Chic
- PR&P Week 1: Send In the Clowns
- Project Run & Play: Season 16
- Bouquet Watercolor Canvas Art
- House Update 4: Tile
- House Update 3: Drywall
- When You Want a Classic Blouse…Omega It Is
- House Update 2: Starting to Rebuild
- House Update 1: Demo and Plans
- We Bought a House (Again)
- CHI Clothing Iron Review: Pros and Cons
- 5 Great Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
- The Photo That Changed My Life
- Hello Ollie Blog Tour: Swans a Swimming
- Preeclampsia: What I Wish I Knew (and You’ll Want to Know, Too)
- Make a Basic Tee (In Any Size)
- Easy Summer Bunting Tutorial
- How to Watercolor Fabric: Color Me Fabric
- 9 More Ways to Make Your Sewing Polished
- FREE Flutterby Top Pattern & Tutorial
- Simple Circle Skirt Tutorial & Cheat Sheet
- Recreating Kate: Navy Blazer
- 2 Methods for Matching Stripes when Sewing
- Mermaid Maxi Tutorial and Top: Coastline Blog Tour
- Tulip Leggings + Free Pattern
- Eleanor Dress Pattern Review
- Wardrobe Audit and Inspiration with Me Time
- Sewing Design Choices
- 7 Tips for Cutting Patterns in Record Time
- The Best, Most Absorbent Burp Cloths Ever
- 9 Tips for How to Organize Your Sewing Space for the New Year
- Georgia Twirl Dress
- Best Posts of 2015
- Origami Dress with Free Pattern
- Buy It or Make It: Coats
- Make Your Own Christmas Stockings with HTV + Free Pattern
- Striped Jewelry Holder Upcycle
- Sewing Jeans: Birkin Flares Pattern Review
- Beginning Sewist Gift Guide
- Plaid Christmas Charlotte Dress
- Golden Slumbers Christmas Pajamas
- How to Make a Tufted Floor Pillow
- Snowy Day Sofa Fort Building
- Peace, Love, and Joy Ornaments
- Stamped Mason Jar
- Mini Wreath Garland
- Personalized Favor Boxes
- Anna Top Hack Tutorial
- Mabey Manor: Kitchen Remodel Reveal
- Buy It or Make It: Cardigans
- QAYG Ragged Applique Quilt
- Quick Top and Skinny Pants
- Gilded Boxwood Wreath and Candle
- Vellum Pumpkin Centerpiece
- Sophisticated Halloween Candle Holder
- Mabey Manor: Living Room Reveal
- Seasonal Chalkboard Blocks
- Gwen and the Diamond: Pattern Anthology Unbiased Collection
- Momiform Makeover Series Post
- Easy Fall Wreath
- Ravenna Remix: Remix the Stitch Tour
- Caroline Party Dress
- Chalkboard Autumn Banner
- Mabey Manor: Refinished Built-ins
- Autumn Mantels You’ll Fall For
- Metallic Clothespin Art
- Mabey Manor: Front Entry Reveal
- Back to School with the Maggie Mae
- 10-Minute DIY Kimono Cardigan
- Mabey Manor: Staircase Remodel
- Ruffled Raglan Refashion
- Mabey Manor: Bathroom Reveal
- Lemon Watercolor Printable for Summer
- Glass Onion Top
- Mabey Manor: Nursery Reveal
- 11 Stunning Top Patterns to Replace a T-shirt
- 1920s Dining Table and Chairs
- Mabey Manor: Master Bedroom Reveal
- Upcycled Bathroom Organizers from Baby Food Jars
- 13 Jaw-Dropping Map and Globe Projects
- Make a Butterfly Top or Dress
- 9 Tips for Choosing Fabric Combinations
- Stars and Stripes Twisted Headband
- Banishing the Mom Uniform
- Easy Patriotic Skirt
- Moving On
- How to Make a Pompom Sundress
- Mabey Manor: Girls Room Reveal
- Ingredients for the Perfect Sundress
- How to Sew a Boxy Zipper Pouch
- Watercolor Earth Printables
- The Jukebox Dress
- 7 Ways to Make Your Sewing Look Professional
- Pier 7 Top and Perfect Petal Skirt–Bundle Up Women
- How to Sew a Hem Tutorial
- List of Sewing Supplies to Get Started Sewing
- Butterfly Spring Wreath
- Making the Izzy Top
- A-line A la Mode Top
- Super Easy Circle Skirt
- Mother’s Day Projects
- Vintage Dress Watercolor Printable
- Recreating Kate: White Zimmerman Dress
- 18 Sheet Music Ideas
- Women’s Extraordinary Girl Tee
- Free Teacher Appreciation Printable Gift Card Holder
- Worldwide Sisterhood Relief Society Birthday Celebration
- Customized Art Prints
- 8 Books to Build Your Blogging Knowledge
- Oh The Places You’ve Lived (Map Decor)
- Twenty-Five Minute T-shirt Refashion
- Lillian Pintucked Dress and Top
- 6 Spring-Inspired Projects
- Y is for Yellow-Yoked Dress with Yo-yos
- Sailor’s Mirror Upcycle
- 9 Fresh and New Easter Projects
- Personalized Daily Planner
- Pillow Shams to DIY Body Pillow Cover
- Drawstring Gift Bag
- Molded Flowers: A Beginner’s Polymer Clay Tutorial
- FREE Watercolor St. Patrick’s Day Printable
- Striped Walls the Easy Way
- How to Make a Suede Flower Comb
- Pintucked Canvas
- Extraordinary Girl Blog Tour
- Chalk Paint Heart Candle Holder
- 5 DIY Furniture Makeovers + Do Tell Tuesday
- 30+ Creative Uses for Old Books
- Chalkboard “To Do” List
- Vinyl Stickers for a Geometric Wall
- 9 Tips for Upcycling Clothes: Skirt and Tunic from Pants
- Lovely Lace Pencil Skirt
- Upcycling Wood Spools to a Stool
- 7 Unique DIY Clothing Labels
- DIY Sunburst Mirror: Lamp Shade Upcycle
- 5 DIY Furniture Projects
- Mini Mod Corduroy Suit: Girls Bundle Up Blog Tour
- Frozen Snowflake Table Runner
- 9 Lovely Valentine’s Day Crafts
- Norah Dress Upcycle (from a Sheet)
- How to Fix your Drawstring So You Never Lose It Again
- Recreating Kate: Issa Engagement Dress
- Recreating Kate Middleton Style
- Vintage Suitcase Table Makeover
- Sock Snowman
- Creating a Colorful Room without Commitment
- Glamorous Flower Comb
- Christmas Pillow Shams Tutorial
- Medallion Christmas Wreath
- 5 Ingredients to Make Any Party Memorable
- Life Preserver Gallery Wall
- “Love” Feathered Heart Canvas
- Christmas Tree Cones
- Design Your Own Fabric with Stencils
- Peace on Earth Linen Ribbon Banner
- Make Your Own Vanilla Extract
- Woodland Star Ornament
- Be Merry Christmas Card
- Gathered Back T-shirt Refashion
- Give Thanks Board
- 3-D Butterfly Wall
- Rag Star Ornament
- Grateful Praise Door Hanging
- Thankful Wall Banner
- Christmas Advent Calendar
- Cute Foam Head Cameo
- 18 DIY Kitchen Towels
- Thankful Tree Printables
- Christmas Gift Wrap Printable (Neighbor Gift Idea)
- No-Sew Felt Pumpkin Garland
- 31 Fun and Spooky Halloween Ideas
- 7 Fabulous Halloween Costume Ideas
- Pumpkin Watercolor Print
- 11 Eye-Catching Sewing and DIY Projects
- 15- Minute Scrap Buster Pumpkins
- Halloween Door Hanging
- 10 Fall and Halloween Ideas to Crush On
- Silver and Gold Shutter Display
- Meet This Mormon
- Autumn Sewing Projects
- 13 Fall Inspired Projects
- Halloween DIY Treat Jar
- Precut Felt Wreath Kit with Apostrophe-S
- Halloween Boo Cans
- Refashioned Pinstripe Dress
- Fall DIY Features Post
- Seasonal Applique Pajamas
- Halloween Ghost Headband
- Halloween Boo Blocks
- 13 DIY Projects to Try Yourself
- Acorn Tea Towel Freezer Paper Stencil Tutorial
- Fall Mantel 2 Ways
- Spooky Halloween Garland
- Maya’s Blessing Dress
- 11 Fall Projects You’ll Fall For
- Sheet Music Pumpkin
- 5-Minute Fall Wreath
- 10 Fun Home Decor Ideas
- Fall Jar Covers
- Pom Pom Pillow Sham Tutorial
- Couture Lace Skirt Tutorial
- Personalized Treasure Boxes
- 8 Amazing Furniture and Room Makeovers
- No Sew Toddler Bookmark
- 5-minute Stamped Tea Towels
- Tie-dyed Bead Necklaces
- Back to School Pencil Case
- Lace Color Block Dress
- Handpainted Pumpkin Crate
- How to Make a Bow Baby Headband
- Flower Hairbow Tutorial
- Pinecone Garland
- DIY Photo Backdrop
- Sewing Patterns for Baby’s First Year
- DIY Stenciled Curtains
- Metallic Acorn Wreath
- Stamped Mason Jars
- DIY Alphabet Blocks Tutorial
- Pocket Apron Tutorial
- Magnetic Photo Display Tray
- Paper Plumeria
- Easy DIY Curtains
- Succulent Centerpiece
- Nautical Navy T-shirt Refashion
- DIY Harem Pants
- Top Secret Watercolor Messages
- How to Make Sea Animal Framed Handprint Art
- Nursery Inspiration Mood Board
- Polymer Clay Necklace Charm
- Avery Top Pattern Review
- DIY White and Gold Striped Napkins
- Embroidered Hand Print Tutorial
- How to Make an Easy Summer Skirt for Girls
- Colorblocked Tulip Wrap Skirt
- Baby Bunting Tutorial
- Ruffled Neckline T-shirt Refashion
- Nursery Framed Art
- Easy DIY Zipper Pouch
- Matinee Dress Pattern Review
- Easy No-Sew Table Runner
- 101 Things I’ve Learned About Blogging: Part 3
- USA Fourth of July Decor + 109 Other Red, White, and Blue Projects
- Painted Lantern by Anderson + Grant
- Wallternatives Nursery Decor
- 101 Things I’ve Learned About Blogging: Part 2
- Tips for Making Baby Shoes
- 101 Things I’ve Learned About Blogging: Part 1
- Taffeta & Muslin Ruffle Pillow with Piping
- Baby Headbands
- Maxi Dress Pattern Hack Tutorial
- 17 Sloped Ceiling Bedroom Design Ideas
- How to Make a Skirt Out of Jeans
- Muslin Ruffle Dress
- Vellum Flower Arrangement
- Ribbon Gathered Skirt Tutorial
- Quick and Easy Basic Skirt Tutorial
- Glass Etched Bakeware
- Business Card Holders
- Mahogany and Steel Dining Table and Chairs
- Hand-painted Ottoman Makeover
- The Secret to Gorgeous Gathers
- Baggu-Style Reusable Bag Tutorial
- The Secret to Professional Baby Shoes
- Aster Cardigan from Willow & Co Patterns
- The Panelist Skirt: A Pants to Skirt Refashion
- Fawning over the Fawn Lily Top
- How to Hem a Circle Skirt 2 Ways
- Make a Maxi Skirt from a Bed Sheet
- Shortie Capri Pajamas
- Double-sided Infinity Scarf Tutorial
- Thrifted Chair Makeover
- Savannah Pleated Party Dress Review
- Jackie Blouse Pattern Testing
- April Showers Specimen Art + Free Cut File
- Sweater to Cardigan Refashion Tutorial
- Dreaming of Spring Framed Art
- Stenciled Arch Tutorial with Ombre Effect
- City Girl Frock Review
- Nesting to Newborns Wrap-up
- Baby Gowns from the Lullaby Line and a Giveaway
- Ragged Baby Blanket Tutorial by Simple Simon and Company
- Children’s Art Prints by Lolly Jane
- Baby Shower Invitations (Rouge Rhombus Design) and a Freshly Picked Giveaway!
- Make A Stuffed Lovey and a Pattern-Pack Giveaway
- Big Brother Kits
- Ruched Maternity T-shirt Refashion
- DIY Cotton Print Burp Cloths by The Crafted Sparrow
- Dreaming of Spring Art and FREE Cut File
- Ruffled Peasant Dress & Bloomers
- Ruched T-shirt Refashion
- A Baby Girl and a Blog Series
- Mabey Manor House Tour: Upstairs Bedrooms
- Mabey Manor: Family and Craft Rooms
- Mabey Manor: Kitchen, Laundry Room, and Bathroom
- Valentine Heart Pillow
- Foxy Lady Pajamas & 43 Other Silhouette Projects
- Mabey Manor House Tour: Entry and Living Room
- Valentine Heart Pillow at While He Was Napping
- Shortie Pajamas
- Mabey Manor
- Handmade Valentine Cards
- Quilled Heart Décor
- Spiral Ruffle Pillow
- Pippa Peplum Top
- Penelope Peplum Top
- Kids Clothes Week Wrap Up
- The Evelyn Dress & Swing Top
- Argyle Vintage V-neck Tee
- Little Gray Ava Dress (Ruched Sundress)
- The Mini Maxi Skirt
- Kid’s Clothes Week Begins (Tuileries Dress)
- Fabric Friendship Cuffs
- Back to School Teacher Tote
- Lengthening a Dress: A Tutorial
- Paper Medallion Banner