As most of you know, I have the privilege of writing tutorials for HGTV.com. I still have to pinch myself when I think about it and I’m still trying to convince myself that I am a real designer, business owner and writer. Craziness. I don’t say that with any kind of false humility. The sequence of events over the past few months has been insane. I wake up every day excited about what might happen.
Anyway, I’m in Raleigh, NC for the week visiting family and I won’t have any new tutorials or projects to share while I’m here, so I thought I would give you a preview of some HGTV.com projects.
This bathroom shelf was easy to build and provides amazing storage in a tight space. Most of the wood can be cut at your local home improvement store, so don’t shy away from building if you’re not a pro with power tools.
Another bathroom project that will be posted soon is how to make a sink skirt. This is a great project for old homes with their pedestal/wall mounted sinks. I have them in two of my bathrooms and they brought so much softness and “prettiness” to the space.
I’m currently writing nine tutorials for Halloween projects that will post next season. I made some fun place card holders out of twins and raffia and a hand painted banner out of canvas and twine. In the banner tutorial, I share a great trick for painting the letters without stencils or transfer paper.
I’m sorry you have to wait almost a year for those projects, but it’ll be worth the wait and I promise I won’t tease you with them any more!
Yesterday, we stopped at my aunt and uncle’s house for lunch and I couldn’t help but snap some photos. She goes for the same French provincial style that I do. I am in love with her dining room.
Aren’t those caned chairs to die for? I also love the farm table. I told my hubby he needs to build me one just like it.
The blue and white chandelier is just the icing on the cake.
While we were there, my boys ran through the leaves to get some energy out before making the last leg of the trip.
Today…the zoo. Tomorrow…shopping, cooking and more family entering the mix.
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Love the sink skirt. You deserve all these things as you work really and are so talented. Have a love Thanksgiving.
I am drooling over the sink skirt and yes, we live in an older home. The one that I made didn't go over so well. Can't wait for yours.
-Rene
The projects look fun and I love your aunt's dining room – especially those chairs!
Love all the projects!
Can't wait to see what you're up to!
Your boys are adorumble!
Happy Thanksgiving!
~Leslie
Wow. Your aunt's house looks like a magazine photo!
And I love the sink skirt, too. The "waist band" makes it look so great!
Marian, I am sorry to say this but…I laughed at you wanting that table…Only because I thought, it won't last too long, she'll sell it:) Compliment I promise. Great pics and will patiently wait to see what you show us. BTW, that bathroom shelf would be perfect in my house!
It sounds like you guys are having fun!! Your HGTV projects look awesome!!
Wow! Raleigh, NC…..my neck of the woods 😉 Welcome!! Now you know my hubs was a good sport driving me to Lucketts!! If your interested in any fun places to junk in then just email me…I have several faves!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Trinity
Loving the sink skirt IN that fabric.
Glad ya'll are having a good time. Happy Thanksgiving!
Everything is so pretty. How exciting! I love the photo of your boys in the leaves. Precious.
Your aunt and uncle have a gorgeous house. Beautiful dining room! Your boys are adorable, Marian. I hope you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
The storage solution in the bathroom is fabulous! Great idea! Love the sink with the skirt!!
And her table and chairs are beautiful!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hugs
SueAnn
Omg…love your aunt chandelier….to die for! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Okay, that top bathroom hutch is definitely an inspiration piece for me. That will look great in our master bath room above the toilet!!
I was rereading my post about my living room and I want to say thank you again for taking the time to offer some solutions a few months ago. I'm revisiting this issue now with paint.
Congrats on your HGTV gig! You've worked hard. 🙂
You deserve all that is coming your way! I love reading your blog, you are crazy creative! Congrats on your HGTV writing! I love that blue chandy.
Great ideas! I love HGTV! Have a wonderful Holiday!!
XX-Gina
Love all the teasers to your projects. I have to say you got my attention with that patchwork shower curtain..hmmm
I can see your style in your Aunts house! It looks like it was taken straight from your home, now I know where you got your flare for decorating.
I love your Aunt's style too. I also love that shower curtain in the bath with the cabinet…is it yours? Did you make it?
Happy Thanksgiving…enjoy your "break".t
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂 I live in Raleigh, but we always travel to Charlotte where my IL's are for Thanksgiving. We went to the zoo yesterday, since it was "on the way" (ok, a bit of a detour, but anyway)… hope you enjoyed your visit.
Sorry I'm late MMS (seeing this post), I love the dining room, too. It would work great in my home.
Just love the country table.Think i will build one for myself.Thanks for the pic and a wonderful stroll through your blog…Greg
I need this bathroom shelf unit! HELP!! POST IT NOW!!!