As I mentioned in my family room post, we were under construction here for the first half of the year. It started out with ripping out the old floors downstairs back in February, removing the chair rail molding in the living room and replacing all the floors and moldings in our kitchen, living room and entry. […]
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Fireplace Mantel Ideas for Every Home
Isn’t it crazy that we are half way through October already? With my house all decked out for fall, I can’t help but think in just weeks it will be time to decorate for Christmas! My favorite place to switch up seasonal decorations is on the fireplace mantel. Some of you may have an outdated […]
DIY Custom Fireplace Surround
Remember a few weeks ago I showed you how to seal chipping paint? The paint I was sealing was on a vintage mantel I found at a flea market. Right after I sealed the paint, we began a living room makeover. This makeover was on the lighter side, without any major construction (yet). The only […]
Tips for Installing Crown Molding in Layers
Only 2 weeks left to go on the One Room Challenge! This week we are talking about crown molding. Since I first discovered Metrie.com I’ve basically been stalking their Instagram account for inspiration. So I am beyond excited to be partnering with them on the crown molding for my daughter’s bedroom makeover! I believe the two most important […]
11 Affordable Ways to Add Character to Your Home
The thing that bothers me most about my house is its cookie cutter design. Every home in my development is almost identical, except for a few small details. And there aren’t any outstanding features. No vaulted ceiling or transoms over the doors, no original fireplaces or large windows, just boxy rooms with no character. Which […]
Staircase Makeover Ideas
There are some areas of my home that need making over, but I don’t have a clear vision yet of what the end result should look like. My entry and staircase area is not one of them. I have a super clear and detailed plan of what I want there. I’ve been thinking about a […]
11 Ways to Beat the High Cost of Decorating
Beautiful homes don’t have to cost a fortune. With a little creativity, you can have a beautiful home while keeping on budget. There are countless ways to do this, and really the only limitation is your imagination. With these ideas, no one will know you did it on the cheap…unless you blog about it! Here are […]
Painted Trim
Are you a fan of all-white Trim? Classic white trim is timeless. But the case can be made for darker painted trim too. White trim is so expected. By going darker you can highlight architecture, and add interest and depth. Darker trim can also warm up a room. “Think of trim like the frame of […]
