Welcome to my combination home office / guest room / meditation space. I found this little nook under in my walk-in closet and under the stairway! BEFORE (realtor’s pics) The previous owners used this room as a nursery. AFTER Green is my favorite color. It brings the outside in and is soothing and cooling. Yet this … Continue reading
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Pantry – Laundry – Utility Room (economical DIY, home improvement)
This pantry is a nod to my paternal grandparents. I adored my grandmother’s tiny pantry right off the kitchen where she often had brownies cooling for us. I always wanted one of my own. BEFORE AFTER CLEARING THE SLATE I first saw jars hanging from shelves like this over my grandfather’s workbench. These hold a … Continue reading
The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it (DIY home improvement, combination dining & living space)
Welcome to our combination living/dining area. Our condo was built in the 80’s and had little character compared to the historical homes in our neighborhood. We love antiques, but wanted a modern vibe too. When we combined our homes after we married we were amazed by how well our things blended. Please visit our kitchen space which … Continue reading
DIY – Brown Paper Bag Floor (economical floor alternative in home improvement)
I was looking for an inexpensive alternative to carpeting or hardwood flooring. Brown Craft Paper or Brown Bag flooring did the trick! PLEASE use the PAUSE button if the text is going too fast for you. : )
A crust of bread, a bottle of wine and thou! (DIY home design for Galley kitchen)
Ours was a typical condo galley kitchen. We’ve begun our transformation by painting the melamine cabinets and adding a warm Venetian plaster to the walls. My husband Dann hand tooled the copper countertop. Now the “fast food” pass-through is a usable space! We love antiques and wanted an updated traditional feel with a touch of … Continue reading
My Inner Shore (inner peace in a garden)
The Lake Isle of Innisfree By William Butler Yeats I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made: Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee; And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, … Continue reading