I mentioned in the dining room reveal post how decorating the wall behind our hutch often plagued me. It’s very focal, one of the first places your eye rests when you walk through the front door. But it’s also obscured behind an acrylic green light fixture. My go-to has been…
Read MoreLast November – yeah, we’re going back a bit – I saw a gift guide featuring the DocATot x Morris & Co Tent of Dreams. I was besotted. The classic play tent, now, magically transformed via iconic William Morris prints; *sigh*. I couldn’t resist the idea of trying my hand at creating my own, albeit more financially attainable, version…
Read MoreI did it! She may be NINE months now, but I finally finished the curtains in Beatrix’s room! It’s not that making them was especially daunting – every room in our house boasts handmade window treatments because curtains are expensive (factor in 10’ ceilings and custom is really our only option). It took…
Read MoreWarning: if you're a wood purist maybe skip this one.
When it comes to painted furniture I land somewhere in the middle. I'd almost always prefer a beautiful piece left un-doctored than risk witnessing a midcentury stunner slathered in chalk paint and stenciled decals. But sometimes, GASP! I do think a fresh coat of paint can actually better serve a vintage piece of furniture – specifically if you're starting out with something like this:
Read MoreOn the fifth day of Christmas... I finally managed to write the post about making my Christmas village. I realize it's a bit unorthodox to continue with the Christmas themed content at this point, but as we currently reside in that Post Christmas/Not Yet New Year's Eve no man's land I thought I'd sneak this one in.
Read MoreI worked it out! The hand-wringing and emotional duress can now cease because this cliffhanger is over.
A quick review: I built the cabinet easy peasy, had the doors cut at Lowes, primed and painted it all, then fumbled miserably attempting to attach the doors (or just read this if you haven't already).
Read MoreSome projects are effortless. A flurry of ideas swiftly edited into a tight vision, executed on budget, within a succinct time-table. Specifically, as this relates to DIY projects, for this to occur one must realistically acknowledge one's own DIY abilities and limitations. This is the moment where I must hang my head and admit I will most-likely forever fail in this regard.
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