preview of the half bathroom makeover
I worked on so many projects with my parents and have been so busy since they left that I haven’t had a chance to photograph all of it to share with you! That’s just the season of life that we’re in right now, though. I did take a few pictures of how the half bathroom […]
five things | the best decorating bargains in my house
I received a comment last week where a reader shared that she felt like she would never own things that were as beautiful as those that are in my house because her decorating budget was limited. First of all, I wanted to reach through the computer and give her a hug. I was thankful for […]
antique-style mirrors for the master bedroom
It only took a couple of years, but I finally found a pair of antique-style mirrors that I love for the master bedroom! I envisioned mirrors there since we got our king-sized bed, but I was really hoping to find a matching (or somewhat matching) pair of antique mirrors. I’ve hunted all over the place…at […]
antique finds with mom
I hope you had a great weekend! Mine ended up being unusually busy as we’re getting the house put back together after all of the projects, working on finishing other projects, getting ready for back-to-school, and trying to get back into some sort of a routine. As soon as the stay-at-home orders hit back in […]
makeover in a month | blue and white wallpaper in the home office
Welcome to part three of the Makeover in a Month series with Leslie of My 100-Year-Old Home, Melissa of The Inspired Room, and KariAnne of Thistlewood Farms. Just as it sounds, we’re each giving one room a makeover in a month! I’ve been working on adding more layers and detail to my home office. It hasn’t been a total […]
fluffing up faux boxwood topiaries
I have been looking for a pair of faux topiaries to put in the living room ever since I styled a couple of photos with these live ones. I wish I could keep these perpetually alive and beautiful in this room, but there just isn’t enough natural light to keep them happy. Finding faux boxwood […]
painted granite fireplace surround reveal
If you missed the full tutorial on the painted granite fireplace surround, you can find it HERE. I almost didn’t take pictures along the way, because I wasn’t sure if it was going to work! I’m so glad I took the time to document it, though, because it turned out great. Here is how the […]
how to paint a granite fireplace surround
One of the downsides to buying a house that is new-ish and in nice condition is that it’s hard to rip out and replace things that are perfectly nice. In the other homes we’ve owned, I’ve been able to take the approach of “we can’t make it any worse, so let’s just go for it!” […]