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Dane and Kelsey Stier at the Knox Hotel

Not getting into medical school has been one of the best things that has ever happened to me. It didn’t feel like it at the time, but that rejection led Dane and I to restore the Knox Hotel and create something beautiful together. We have now restored and designed four rooms all while juggling full-time jobs and raising two little boys. It hasn’t always been easy, but we know it will be worth it!

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Here to remind you that God’s plan is better ✨
Currently restoring the historic Knox Hotel
📍Princeton, IL

Room 303, what I’ve already referred to as the “Pink Room,” is an enchanting room located on the third floor of the Knox Hotel. It is themed around local education (Princeton High School is the oldest high school in Illinois). 📚🎓

Room 303 overlooks the hustle and bustle of Main Street, with a faux balcony that adds to its charm. ✨

This room is sponsored by Bruce McVety, in honor of his late wife, Elaine McVety, who was a renowned history teacher at Princeton High School. She left a huge impact on her students, and this room reflects her love of history, art, vibrant colors, and education. 🤍

Okay, I absolutely love this trend! 🤍 Not gonna

Okay, I absolutely love this trend! 🤍 Not gonna lie, I cried making it, but am I’m so thankful for the growth and lessons I’ve learned. 🫶

Sometimes you have to break a few eggs to make an

Sometimes you have to break a few eggs to make an omelet! 🍳

Did taking out that brick give me anxiety? Yes, yes it did! 🤣 But I’m so glad Dane knew what he was doing and we’re so happy with how it tuned out!

Also, shoutout to @shanesshineshop for providing the window decal, thank you so much! We went simple and classic, as close to the original as possible.

We knew this hotel still had a lot of life left in

We knew this hotel still had a lot of life left in her ✨

Never say never! 🤣 The first time I visited Pr

Never say never! 🤣

The first time I visited Princeton, I was dating Dane. I had come to meet his family for the first time and Dane was excited to show me where he grew up. He drove me down Main Street and I said, “It’s cute, but I could never live here.” 🙈 Doesn’t God have a good sense of humor! A hotel and three kids later, it’s safe to say I love living in Princeton! 🤍

The Art District Suite 🦢 All the details on th

The Art District Suite 🦢

All the details on this room and its transformation are on the blog! ✨

Sweet dreams await! ✨💭 . The number one quest

Sweet dreams await! ✨💭
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The number one question we get from our guests after they stay is where we get pillows from. 💤 These pillows are the BEST and you can pick them up at @kohls 🎉
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If you’re in the market for new pillows, I highly recommend these!

Painting the door to match the walls makes this ba

Painting the door to match the walls makes this bathroom pop! ✨ I loved how it turned out, what do you think? Would you do this in your home?
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The color is “Teal Stencil” by @sherwinwilliams

Here are four reasons to follow a hotel renovation

Here are four reasons to follow a hotel renovation, but there are many more! ✨

I thrifted this carousel horse over the summer for

I thrifted this carousel horse over the summer for our baby. 🎠 When she was born, it was so fun to transform it into a girly, pink version! 🎀

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