Faux flowers. In some decor circles, faux is a four-letter word. Yes siree, my die-hard, fresh-flower friends will argue that no self respecting household should ever be caught with faux flowers in their midst. Like never. Never. Ever. Well, until recently. Now, it seems…
Hello Friends, Picture frame moulding has been a hot design trend for a number of years and shows no signs of slowing down. So if you’re thinking about jazzing up your walls with some simple moulding, you’ve come to the right place. Post One…
Hello Friends, Welcome to Week 3 of the One Room Challenge. This week is all about ceiling and wall paint. We’re talking about how to choose a color and get the finish you want with a minimum of fuss and muss.…
Hello Friends, Picture frame moulding for walls. It’s one of the hottest design trends going. And guess what? For Week 2 of the One Room Challenge, I’m installing over 300 linear feet in the dining room and foyer. I know! What an adventure! But…
Hello Friends, Raise your hand if you know what a muntin is. Now, raise your hand if you care. LOL… I know! Right? Muntin building is one of those things that you just don’t think about until the need arises. But when the unthinkable…
Hello Friends, Welcome to the first DIY/Home Improvement post of 2017. Although refreshes are underway in several rooms (yes, it’s totally crazy here), I decided to honor the NFL play-offs and impending Super Bowl by kicking off (yes, pun intended –heaven help me) with…
Hello Friends, At the close of every year, bloggers traditionally compile their top posts for the year into one end-of-the-year roundup. This year, I decided to review more than just number of post visits. I also included comments, shares, and pins. And from these…
At my house, there’s always a flurry of activity. Whether the guys are zipping out for tennis or loading up to go mountain biking, there’s always an overload of bottled colas, water, and sports drinks moving in and out of the refrigerator. Needless to…
Hello Friends, There are so many awesome DIY things coming your way in the next few days, I hardly know where to begin. What I can say is that it’s April…and this means painting. All kinds of painting…..including furniture. And group linkups….all kinds…
Hello Friends, Who wants to save $800? Excuse me? Did you say $800? Why, yes. Yes, I did. Back when I started the kitchen refresh, one of the most show-stopping, budget-busting estimates I had to deal with was the cost of window treatments. I…
