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DIY Window Panes
I’m always looking for ways to add character and charm to my home and make the style of my house fit my personal style a little bit better. The one thing we love about our home is all the windows, this house is drenched in sunshine, especially in the latter half of the day. However,…
Updating our 90’s Home on a Budget
A Before and After (or progress) and What’s Next! We have been in this house for just over two years and I thought it was high time for a status report! We have been updating our 90’s home on a budget and working out way through the entire house, room by room. This year, I…
Adding Trim to Flat Cabinet Doors
In my laundry room, which I made over earlier this year, I had a couple of very basic flat front cabinets that were above my washer and dryer. I thought about replacing them, but really I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on this mini makeover and the cabinets functioned perfectly fine, so…
DIY Under Desk Keyboard Tray (in a Drawer!)
I have been having a little discomfort lately when I’ve been spending long hours at my computer. I’ve already had carpal tunnel syndrome and surgery for that and I know how important it is to have an ergonomic keyboard tray and better posture. I recently got a new chair for my desk but I soon…
Soapstone Wax versus Oil (and a Soapstone Review)
I often get questions about the pluses and minuses of soapstone countertops and I wanted to write a post on my experiences so far with them. We had our soapstone counters installed a full year ago and so I feel like I’ve given it enough time to give it a proper review! I decided early…
DIY Frame for a TV
When I told my family I was going to make a DIY frame for our TV, they thought I was nuts. However, I showed them that this in fact was not a unique idea. That in fact, they do sell such a thing for the Samsung Frame TV, and that such a thing is quite…
DIY Dowel Curtain Rod with Gold Brackets and End Caps
When I shared my new dining room curtains, I got quite a few questions about my DIY dowel curtain rod. And truthfully, I get questions about it every time I show a glimpse of them. And I get it because honestly, there is a lack of good curtain rods on the market that aren’t super…
Best Budget Curtains for a High-End Look
One of the very first things I generally tell design clients is “add some curtains!” (Right after I say, you need a rug… but that’s a post for another day!) Curtains add so much softness to a space and even if you don’t NEED curtains for privacy or function, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have…
DIY Mudroom Reveal!
It is time! The DIY mudroom that we have been working on for the last 8 weeks for the One Room Challenge is finally complete. Before we get too far into the post, let me give you what you came for… a before and after! I am so thrilled with how this space turned out….