This beautiful China cabinet right here, is my favorite furniture up-cycle to date. I initially bought this with a table, eight chairs, and a buffet, for only $150. I wasn’t sure I even wanted a china cabinet, but it was part of the deal. First, I painted her white, and then a few years later…
One of the questions I get asked the most by clients and friends is how to decorate a blank wall? Most people know a decorated wall makes a room feel cozier and complete, but knowing where to start is often difficult. So here are my top three go to ways for decorating a wall. Decorate…
How you hang your curtains has more impact on the look of your space, than most people realized. If you walk into any new to you house, you’ll often see patched holes all around a window frame. Our natural inclination is to want to frame the window with our curtains. Curtains hung too low can…
I used to paint every piece of furniture that I felt needed a makeover. I had always been intrigued by various wood stain colors but was afraid to try. All of that changed when I found a beautiful table, China cabinet and credenza for $150 on craigslist. I knew I wanted to paint the China…
My latest DIY wood build was super easy, and I LOVE it! I’ve seen these hexagon shelves floating around and decided to give building one a go. If you have a couple tools lying around, this is a great beginner build. Hexagon Shelf Materials: First, I cut six 8-inch pieces of pinewood, and then I…
I have been wanting a sectional for the past few years. After our couch broke at our last duty station, hubby and I agreed we would upgrade at the next place and leave our old, comfy, reclining couch set behind in Europe. The problem was I wanted a sectional and he worried that we would…
I LOVE waking up to a clean house. It just puts me in a good mood and starts my day off on the right foot. On the flip side, when I wake up to clutter or dirty dishes, I start off grumpy. It’s weird and ridiculous but I know myself, and I need to wake…
We recently moved into a new rental house and I spent weeks picking the perfect curtains and the perfect curtain rods. When it was time to hang them, I set up my camera, and got ready to record. I have a trick I use to drill the screws in evenly on both sides. Unfortunately, I…