First it was a sitting room (really? Are we going to go a’court’in?), then it was an office, then it became a secret guest room hidden in a living room…ok, this space was kicking my butt. Sure, I managed to put it to some practical use over the years, but honestly it just never seemed to come together… […]
The Violet Bedroom To Be
Three young faces peek around my door frame with wide eyes and awe, and well they should! I’m standing there like the end of a Home Depot commercial, superhero stance, admiring my newly made-over master bedroom. Well, nearly made-over…I still have one last project and some organizing to do. [left]My eldest daughter sidles up to me, and […]
The Inspiration Lightup
Have you ever found yourself at a stand still in your decorating with no idea what to do next? Whether it is because you aren’t sure what pieces would look best in the space, or what would meet your practical needs, or just because you’ve been distracted by life…it is easy to get off track. [left] I have […]
Laundry Room Reveal
I’m SO happy with my laundry room. It functions like a dream (finally), and rather than being the blight just off my dining room, it is now a space I can allow my eyes to linger on rather than rush past. Ha, I no longer have to be embarrassed if I forgot to close the […]
Who Needs Art In a Laundry Room? Me!
[left]“Oh for the love of mercy, I’m the daughter of an artist!”… yep, that was my retort to my husbands quizzical eye-brow arch at my desperate search for wall art for a laundry room. I could read the question in his eyes, why did I have need for art in a room I barely spend time […]
How To Know When Upholstery Should Be Painted
To paint or not to paint…that should be the question before painting our upholstered furniture. But sometimes we just dive into a project with our eyes wide shut. After all, won’t our gusto and faith in all things beautiful produce a DIY miracle? Probably not, then we’ll have to compromise our vision, or live in denial. […]
The Painted Vanity
The vanity in my girls Jack & Jill bathroom could use a little pick-me-up, and after looking into my budget I’ve decided that a “pick-me-up” is the best its going to get. Yep, I’m pinching my pennies as always…well I’ve only got nine other spaces I want to makeover! *chuckle* No worries, I’ve seen the […]
Dresser Rehab
A fantastic friend found this dresser on the side of the road and thought of me! Is it strange that I feel very honored and fortunate to have friends who would take the time and effort load a roadside freebie just for me? Oh wait, let me preface that by saying that those particular friends are […]
