I thought I’d post a few pictures of a recent DIY home project that was an economical solution to a big problem. We had serious water damage to our already hideous popcorn ceiling. Yet we didn’t have the time or money to fix the entire ceiling and knew just patching it would result in an ugly popcorn ceiling with an … Continue reading
I got a lot of great feedback from folks who liked my post on updating old furniture. It’s a great solution if you’ve inherited a piece of furniture, but it is just not in keeping with your modern style. I also find fabulous vintage furniture in local thrift shops and even on the side of the road! Most often … Continue reading
If you’ve read my post “Don’t Judge a Book” (deconstructing books in DIY design), you know I’ve been researching ideas to update my multi-purpose Home Office/Guest Room/Meditation Space. Determined not to spend a dime on the project, I shopped my house for ideas. My eyes landed on a few tattered but well-loved books on my shelf that … Continue reading
I’ve had a life-long love affair with books. Since childhood I loved losing myself between the pages and getting lost in the current of a great story. As an educator my favorite subject to teach was writing – helping children find their own voice on the page. Is it any surprise I married a writer? Yet I … Continue reading
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
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
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. : )
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
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