One of the downsides to taking down the walls in the kitchen is that we lost the "mud room" area. It was small, but it at least provided a landing area for shoes and such that was hidden from...
kitchen eating area light fixture & lamps plus giveaway
We're paying a little visit back to the kitchen again in this post! We are still working on little finishing touches and I am sure we always will be. I don't ever call a room done, but done for...
doors to the dining room & dining room updates
One of the details I loved about this 1970s house when we first looked at it was the doors leading to the dining room. It's one of those architectural details you don't usually find in newer...
slipcovered living room ottoman
As I've been sharing about the soft furnishings in our living/family room this week, several people have asked about the coexistence of our cats with upholstered and slipcovered pieces. Having...
new sixpenny living room sofa
When I shared the slipcovered recliner yesterday, several of you noted the preview of the new Sixpenny sofa. Today, I'm going to share the entire sofa as well as a review of the style and fabric I...
making a slipcover for a recliner
Shortly after we moved in, I bought a manual wingchair recliner off of Facebook Marketplace for $40. I had a feeling it would be a "placeholder" for a nicer recliner in the future, but it seemed...
one of my secrets to a productive day & Brooklinen Labor Day sale
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Brooklinen, who is currently running a 20% Labor Day sale now through September 6, 2023. As always, all words and opinions are honest and my own. I'm often...
antique pine cabinet in the foyer
I picked up a charming antique pine cabinet at the Lucketts Spring Market and, because the house was in upheaval from the kitchen renovation still, it went straight into the garage. It occurred to...
a little shelf tweaking
We finally started school in our neck of the woods, which is both cause for celebration and mourning. I am excited for the rhythm that comes with the routine school days force us into. I find I am...
shopping for a living room sofa
We're going to talk about a room other than the kitchen today! Now, it's onto the hallway, dining room, and the room I'm sharing today, the living room/family room. When we looked at this home...