We have been remodeling our kitchen for the last five-ish years. And we are finally (well, almost) done! We. Are. So. Close. We can taste it! I think my mom said it best. If your marriage can survive a kitchen renovation, then you'll enjoy a long and fruitful life together... So I guess Corey and I are in this old house (I mean marriage) forever! XOXO We bought this house knowing that the kitchen needed updated so we did a few quick fixes when we first moved in and then our family … [Read more...] about DIY Kitchen Corner Makeover (part 1)
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DIY Chalkboard Door for Fall
Old cabinet doors make excellent repurpose projects. This one is smooth and an excellent backdrop for a homemade chalkboard. We attached the vintage chippy-painted hardware at the bottom to conveniently hold the chalk. Finally, the addition of a small boxwood wreath is a great natural and earthy accent to create a seasonal display in your home. Change up the chalkboard embellishments to suit any season. … [Read more...] about DIY Chalkboard Door for Fall
FOUND: Vintage Distressed Cabinet
For me, craig's list is like one big garage sale. And frankly, it can be a bit intimidating unless you know what you are looking for. Many times you will look and find nothing. I mean absolutely nada. But on that rare occasion where you spot a really great item and get it for a really great price, you will be hooked. Get a smart phone app so you can browse during down time or while waiting on something... or when you are bored with inspired by Pinterest.But, I can't take credit … [Read more...] about FOUND: Vintage Distressed Cabinet
DIY Chippy Painted Bathroom Vanity
If you are like us, there are times when you remodel a room early on in home ownership, you make hasty decisions that you later regret... for us, it was the extra bathroom downstairs that is most frequently used by our guests. Let me start with a little history. This is a very, very tiny bathroom. An add-on by previous owners to the back porch of our 100 year-old home. A few years ago my husband crafted some board and batten to cover the uneven plaster walls and also used some beadboard … [Read more...] about DIY Chippy Painted Bathroom Vanity