Last time I walked you through the process I use to stay focused on a project from beginning to end as I planned to have focus time to paint the second coat of paint on the interior of my hutch. And then… Life happened. As I was painting the first coat of paint I was […]
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Painting the hutch
Last time, I showed you this before photo of my sad little hutch. It desperately needs some makeover love in order to bring some pizzazz to my living room and tie together the color scheme. Unlike the inspiration photo, however, this makeover cannot happen overnight as I have a real life, a real family, real […]
The Key to Your Design Dreams
Have you ever wondered how people successfully decorate their homes? Do you feel like a home that is beautifully put together is out of your reach? Read on, Dear Reader… Let’s talk today about setting focused, short increments of time throughout each day to accomplish decor projects and goals. The key is not getting distracted. […]
Move #17 – Nashville
I’m baaaaack!!! And so is my decorating mojo. The last six months have been quite a wild ride. In September, my husband was laid-off and began a two and a half month intense job search that necessitated another move; this time to Nashville, Tennessee. We arrived here on November 21, literally 5 days before Thanksgiving. […]
For Sale: Upcycled Turquoise Bench
Need a bench to brighten a specific spot in your home? Entryway? Dining table? Or even at this foot of your bed? Look no further… I have the bench for you! This upcycled headboard/footboard solid walnut bench has been painted in Synergy by Heirloom Traditions Paint and finished with White Lime Wax, also by Heirloom […]
Screen Door Open Kitchen Shelves Upcycle, Before & After
My sweet friend, Krista no longer needed this screen door in her home and she asked us if we had any use for it. Of course we do! This turned into the perfect kitchen/coffee station shelving unit!
Empire Dresser Turned Kitchen Island, Before & After
Duncan Fyfe Table Turned Dual Night Tables With A Beachy Vibe, Before & After
Eight Doctor’s Office Chairs In Need Of A Makeover, Before & After
I just adore how the black finish glows. It reminds me of an antique black oiled machine, stove, or sewing machine. Such a lovely, rich look!
Cherry Blossom Dresser – Before & After
Originally a Craigslist find, this dresser had seen better days. Two of the drawers were without sliders, the top had been used repeatedly as a coaster, and the drawer fronts, had numerous scrapes and scratches, along with the circle-shaped grooves clearly visible on the front drawer (and others that were lighter and also in need […]