I tend to over analyze things. Especially when it comes to money being spent on our house. We have been talking about a front porch for about a year…we have met with a builder to discuss the plans…we have checked with our neighborhood association about any restrictions…we are pretty much set to go forward. There has been this little voice in … [Read more...]
Office/Craft Room Reveal
March 15, 2013 by 41 Comments
It is kind of like giving birth….taking a room from blah to ahhhhh….that is the only way to describe it. It is always a process writing a post like this. Recalling all the things I have already shared…and trying to remember what I haven’t shared. Bare with me ;) I will be talking about this space for many weeks to come….but I wanted to … [Read more...]
White wash Pine Hardwood flooring
February 20, 2013 by 2 Comments
Sometimes….ok…all the time…I mention something to my honey and he looks at me and thinks…”where do you come up with these ideas…”…then I say things like houzz.com and pinterest…and house beautiful..and such…and he says…”if you like it I am sure I will too…”. He’s a gem…a real peach…wouldn’t trade him for all the … [Read more...]
Update: Office / Crafting space
February 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
So happy you all are excited about the mixer giveaway! If you haven't had a chance to enter...you have 5 more days. I wanted to give you a sneak peek at my new office...it is really a fun space. I have been teasing with a few pictures of my new office space on instagram and facebook…so I thought I would share a few here. The space is already … [Read more...]
Entry Doors: An Update
January 30, 2013 by 4 Comments
Sadly it has been way too cold to stain our new doors….but we sooooooo love them!!! They are exactly what our foyer needed….light, bright, and unique. Here is a peek of how they look installed… If you could imagine them this color on the outside….. And white on the inside…. This is what happens when I get on the floor … [Read more...]
Double Doors for the Entry
January 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
It is like Christmas all over again…our gorgeous double doors have arrived! They were installed on Saturday. It was supposed to rain all weekend….but we lucked out with 60 degrees and cloudy….perfect for installing a new door in the middle of January. To review a bit…I told you about our grand master plan for the front of the house. … [Read more...]
Front door inspiration
December 14, 2012 by 2 Comments
We are narrowing down choices for “operation front door”….we-take-forvever-on-some-projects…oy! I briefly told you about our long term plans for the front of the house…in this post…We have decided to go ahead and change the door out first. What we have now is a single door with sidelights on both sides. What we are wanting is 2 doors … [Read more...]
Update the Powder room: Dutch Boy paints
December 12, 2012 by 1 Comment
Hi All!! I had to pick another winner for the Santa Set...number 39 was picked...Sadie! Contact me and we will get you all set. I had a love/hate for my powder room. I love the wallpaper on the ceiling…but hate the green. It was time for a change. The colors were a bit dated and the wall were needing to be helped…to put it mildly. Boys of … [Read more...]
How to replace recessed light with a ceiling light
October 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
Our master bath has been getting a few upgrades here and there. I told you about updating the cultured marble…and we really love how that came out. The light above the tub was just a standard recessed light. I was wanting something a bit more stylish. What I thought was going to be a simple light change out….turned into a bit more work. I … [Read more...]
How to paint cultured marble tub surround
October 1, 2012 by 9 Comments
I kind of left you hangin….in my master bath. Sorry about that….I replaced the countertops with some cool vintage old shutters. We are still diggin those (although we may upgrade those soon too...) The paint has held up fabulously…really really nice. But I have been wanting to do something about the cultured marble that surrounds the tub. My … [Read more...]
