Just when we thought we were in the clear, another snow storm hit. Ice, freezing cold temperatures, dark gray skies – we have it all today. Feruary (and March in our area) can get really dreary and gloomy. What felt magical and lovely in December, now just feels like a tired old snow storm and …
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A powder room can be tricky to figure out. It gets the most foot traffic, since it’s in the main living area. It’s most likely to be used every time you have company over, so it needs to be functional and practical. We also want it to be representative of our style, but it’s such …
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This DIY was not born out of necessity. There are about twelve million projects around the house that require my attention, and playing with popsicle sticks to make a computer desk was not one of them. This DIY was born out of curiosity. I saw Melissa @shipsfurnitureflips make over an old sideboard using popsicle sticks …
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This is my board and batten wall. There are many like it, but this one is mine 🙂 The internet does not need another board and batten tutorial – those are a dime a dozen. So instead of giving you a step-by-step, I thought I’d help you navigate through some do’s and don’ts I learned …
Shop this post I shared before that our entryway took some time to come together. So I thought I’d break down the elements that go into making this part of the house both functional and pretty. I narrowed it down to the main components and sourced multiple items for each one. Once you figure out …
Our entryway has gone through several transformations, none of which have worked too well. Originally, we had this console table I built along with some poufs and a mirror. It looked good, but was not all that functional: the poufs were hard to sit on, the rug kept getting in the way and we had …
We had this niche in the basement, where the wall follows the outline of the fireplace upstairs. As soon as I saw it, I had to figure out the best way to use it. A book shelf, cabinet, a banquette, a bench – I considered several options. That’s how this bar area in our …
If you follow on Instagram, you’ve probably seen this entryway table make an appearance. This was one of the first things I built in the new house, and it since has become one of the most versatile pieces of furniture we own. To be honest, there was not a shortage of console tables in our …