Month: July 2017

and then we tried obsessions
Life
Michelle Kowalski

Obsessions 07.28.17

Another week in the books and we can’t believe August is almost upon us! Besides sipping more rosé for our exposé part two (coming soon!) we’re trying to soak up all the last moments of summer. See what we’re loving in this week’s And Then We Tried obsessions.

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DIY
Michelle Kowalski

DIY Reclaimed Pallet Wood Cow

A few years ago, I was at a flea market with my family and my sister Jennifer saw and fell in love with a giant reclaimed wood cow, but it was super expensive, so I decided I could make it for less. A common theme with the ladies of And Then We Tried. I made this DIY reclaimed pallet wood cow for

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DIY
Robin Anderson

Fabric Dying 101: Stovetop Technique

Ever since I experimented with indigo dye last year, I have been playing with different ways to dye fabric. Many of which call for a consistent simmer which means you have to do it over the stovetop. Definitely a BIG ask. SO BIG my boyfriend refuses to be present when this happens for fear of dye ending up everywhere. But

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Life
Robin Anderson

Obsessions 7.21.17

What are you all up to this weekend? We’ve got big plans to steal some wildflowers and we’ve got the perfect vases to put them in. Plus, a pretty nostalgic soundtrack to blast while we’re perfecting our flower arranging. See what we’re talking about in this week’s And Then We Tried obsessions!

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Refinishing a deck with Olympic Maximum Stain
At Home
Michelle Kowalski

Refinishing My Back Deck With Olympic Maximum Stain

As I mentioned in the house paint reveal post, I refinished my deck with Olympic Maximum Stain after the crew wrapped up painting and I’m here to share the process and the before and after! We made some safety improvements and some huge visual improvements and now the back deck is the perfect place to relax.

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Rosé Exposé: Part One
Food
Hannah Gierosky

Rosé Exposé 2017: Part One

For a few years now, Michelle and I have been on a mission to drink exclusively rosé (and rosé-adjacent drinks) when the temperature is above 60 degrees, but we’ve never really kept track of what we tried. This year we decided to document our rosé journey, both for ourselves and for the good of the people.

So here it is, the 2017 Rosé Exposé. All wines were purchased on the west side of Cleveland as we work to achieve our professional goal of tasting every rosé under $20 in the greater Cleveland area.

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And Then We Tried Obsessions: 7.14.17
Life
Michelle Kowalski

Obsessions 07.14.17

Anyone else feel like this week was just unnecessarily difficult? It was awfully rainy here in Cleveland this week, so let’s blame that. Time to kick off the weekend with our latest And Then We Tried obsessions! 

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Lively Underwear and Bra Review
Style + Beauty
Michelle Kowalski

LIVELY Review, Why I’m a Leisurée Superfan

What, you’ve never heard of leisurée? For anyone out there desperate to know more about my undies, I’m wearing LIVELY. All the time. So get ready for my lengthy LIVELY review! Looking for a coupon code? Create an account using this link and then get $10 off your first order with code AMB-andthenwetried2 at checkout.

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Tips for dealing with travel anxiety
Life
Hannah Gierosky

Tips for Dealing with Travel Anxiety

Let me just start this off by saying that I am not, obviously, a medical or mental health professional, just someone who has experienced travel anxiety and learned to deal with it. Anxiety can be a very personal issue, but talking about it with others (or the entire Internet) and sharing experiences can be helpful for everyone.

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