Chair TLC
Somehow it’s been a month since my last post, but I am back on track and have so many great projects to share with you! Most recently, I have been working on 2 mahogany...
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My Quest to Conquer the Built-ins
The custom built cabinetry in our living and family rooms caught our eye immediately when we were house shopping. The cabinets made my head swim with decorating possibilities and I simply couldn’t wait to...
A Nautical and Whimsical Spin on Valentine’s Day
I’m really not big on Valentine’s Day BUT it’s as good an excuse as any to decorate. So I am on board! I wanted to add a few homemade touches in my home that...
Bathroom Vanity Revamp
The previous owners of our home must have had a thing for the color peach because our guest bathroom is doused in it. I mean, it’s everywhere. The floor, the vanity top, the toilet...
Window Without a View
I love old windows and collect them every chance I get. But, just like shutters, it panes me (ha! had to do it …) to spend big bucks on them. I recently acquired a...
Mistakes Don’t Always Equal Breakthroughs
My mistakes don’t usually turn into breakthroughs but this time I was lucky! I’m absolutely loving the transformation to a thrift store well-in-tree silver plated tray I bought for $2. I was dying to...
Tame Your Toiletries
When we renovated our master bathroom, we removed a large storage closet to make more space for our double vanity. While happy with that decision, I do miss the storage options provided by shelves...
Window Shutter Revamp
This DIY shutter project is easy to complete and makes a great housewarming gift. I purchased a pair of shutters from a demolition store for $30. Truthfully, a bit more than I wanted to...
O Driftwood Tree, O Driftwood Tree!
Christmas decorations have come a long way since I was a child in the 1970s/80s. While most people still insist on having a traditional Christmas tree, they are more open to taking some chances...
‘Tis the Season for Making (Cork) Wreaths
Today I am going to give you a tutorial on making a wreath out of corks. The great thing about a cork wreath is that it’s not limited to the Christmas season. This wreath...
