Welcome Home Saturday with Thistle Key Lane

Each week, I love sharing parts of my home with some fellow home decor websites. This is Welcome Home Saturday with Thistle Key Lane.

Have you completed your tax return yet?

It’s tax season – a time of year I always dread.

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As an independent contractor and small business owner, we have to keep detailed records of our self-employment income.

I am actually doing our taxes last minute and it reminded me of how on top of things I was last year.

When I shared How to Organize Self Employment Taxes last February, I had already turned everything in to our tax preparer.

But this year? I did great until that last quarter and then stopped organizing at the end on the year.

And now I’m playing catch up, but hope to have them done this week!

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New Projects

It’s been a hot minute since I shared the progress on our basement kitchenette we’re updating.

This week, I shared how we installed our LVT over linoleum.

How To Install Luxury Vinyl Tile Over Linoleum

All that is left is installing the backsplash, painting the cabinets and replacing the undermount sink.

So the finish line is just ahead! And I can’t wait to show you the big surprise for this room!

I’m contemplating what our next project will be. We desperately need to address some landscaping issues we’re having.

But I would also love to finish the last, untouched room in our basement – the bathroom!

Favorites from the Week

You all know I’m a coffee lover, and this news made my day!

These furniture stripping tips gave me some new ideas!

I’m searching for time management tips. Have you ever heard of the Pareto Principle?

Pineapples are the symbol for home hospitality, but would you grow your own like Joanna Gaines?

I’m exploring this patchwork patio trend, these breakfast tacos, and this Christian fitness blogger.

Every Saturday, I love to share a new small business that I stumbled upon. This week, I found