As a mother to three girls, Joni Lay is an expert on life with little people. She has a passion for creating dreamy, inspired spaces that are kid friendly, but not juvenile, that adults and children alike will enjoy. Her blog, Lay Baby Lay, is filled with inspiration for simple do-it-yourself projects, thoughtfully curated ideas for children's rooms and playrooms, and a dose of her experience throughout the crazy but wonderful journey of being a mother. Her hope is to leave her readers inspired and equipped to make their homes bright and happy spaces where their families can grow and thrive. Joni lives in Atlanta with her husband, Chip, and their three daughters Vivi, Brigette, and their newest little addition, Ellie James.
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A Backyard Makeover Fit for Kids
We’ve been watching Joni Lay of Lay Baby Lay slowly, but surely turning her backyard into something truly special. Her backyard makeover began with adding a patio and pergola to her backyard. Then Joni turned an old, unused shed into a magical backyard playhouse for her two little girls. And now, for our Patio Style Challenge series, we’ve returned to Joni’s backyard to see her new upgrades.
Joni focused on landscaping with mulch to fill in some bare patches in the yard and to provide a soft place for her girls to enjoy their new playset. Joni placed potted plants and flowers around her pergola for some extra color, too. And she gives us a new peek inside that wondrous playhouse, too!
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Dream Kitchen Remodel, From Planning to Completion
A kitchen remodel can be a major undertaking, but when it’s done well, it can have a huge positive impact on the home and the family.
Joni Lay, who writes the design and DIY blog Lay Baby Lay, had a kitchen with a good dose of charm, but it wasn’t keeping up with her growing family. A complete remodel was in order, including sophisticated new appliances, new wood-look tile flooring and beautiful custom cabinets. That’s not to mention knocking out a wall and adding waterfall countertops.
Here’s her story of how her dream kitchen remodel unfolded, from planning to completion, and some of the challenges she faced. Best of all, she shows off gorgeous photos of how this remarkable kitchen renovation turned out.
Whether you’re dreaming of a complete kitchen makeover, or just a modest upgrade, you’ll find plenty of ideas (and maybe a little reassurance) from Joni’s experience.
