As I’ve shared pictures of my inspiration board and sewing room, I’ve been asked multiple times where I shop for fabrics. The short answer is everywhere! Since that answer isn’t helpful at all to those asking the question, I decided to write a blog post about shopping for fabrics that is a bit more specific. First of all, I am … Read More
My Paint Colors | Rochester House
One of the most commonly asked questions on social media and here on the blog are about my paint colors, so I thought I would share them all in one post! That’ll make it easy for me to refer people to one source, especially because some of the colors are custom-mixed. I’ll also take this opportunity to talk about what … Read More
stainless steel cleaner comparison
Before we enter the exciting and somewhat nerdy world of cleaner comparisons, I wanted to let you know that the tie-up shades I designed for Decor Steals are being offered as their steal today! Some of you have asked me about them, so I didn’t want you to miss it. Click HERE for the details… So, I did this comparison … Read More
how to clean paint off fixtures & a tub
As I was prepping the boys’ bathroom to paint, I removed the old towel bar and TP holder. I knew I was going to replace the towel bar, which always looked messy, with a ring. I was also planning to replace the TP holder because it was smeared and splattered with paint. Once I took a good look at it, … Read More
lavender topiary & customized planter
The lavender topiaries, the ones I anticipated with eagerness each spring in PA, the ones I would stockpile in the back of my van, so I could sell them at Lucketts, have finally made it to Minnesota! Well, maybe they were here before now, but now is when I finally found them! The only difference is that these are much … Read More
making your house smell nice
There have been a few times that I’ve been asked how my house smells so nice. I was a little perplexed the first time I was asked, because I don’t use plug-in air fresheners and I rarely light scented candles. I wasn’t intentionally doing anything. As I thought about it, I realized there were a couple of things I did … Read More
new pulls for my desk
I just can’t leave well enough alone. That quality is what actually led me into decorating in the first place, so I am thankful for it, but it does mean I’m always looking for ways to customize and/or improve something even when they are perfectly fine as is. Well, one thing I wanted to customize as soon as it was … Read More
wallpaper paste comparison
I know you’re just dying to know which type of wallpaper paste won out in my head-to-head challenge. Was it Roman 880? Was it Dynamite 780? Oh, the suspense. Oh, the drama. This is the post you’ve been waiting for all your life. Okay, not really. Wallpaper paste isn’t exciting, but I will tell you that you will appreciate this … Read More