1970 kitchen renovation | range hood inspiration
As I’ve shared in past posts about our kitchen renovation, we are working with a contractor and professionals on the “big stuff” and work that requires licenses and special skills, but we are doing a few things ourselves to stretch our budget a bit further. One of the projects we’re taking on is building a […]
my favorite tools for painting (homes)
When I typed out the title of this post, I realized I needed to make a distinction. “My favorite paint tools” was a bit too broad given that I do a few different types of painting! In this instance, I’m hot off the heels of priming the new trim in the hallway and the ceiling […]
may 1 original art sale preview
It is time for my next original art sale! You would think I would be painting less during a kitchen renovation, but it’s been a bit of a relief and escape for me, so I’ve ended up painting more. The house is a bit of a mess (the guest room is loaded with the kitchen […]
1970 kitchen renovation | the sconces
When we looked at this house, I had a feeling it would be a strong contender if not the house we bought. There was a lot this house wasn’t, but it offered a lot of the things we wanted and needed and I was really excited at the thought of a well-built house in a […]
1970 kitchen renovation | kitchen happenings & counter tops
I almost hate to say that the progress made on the kitchen last week is a little boring, but the walls and staircase being removed were so dramatic that drywall doesn’t seem as noteworthy. (If you’ve missed the kitchen renovation so far, you can catch up HERE.) But, exciting progress has been made even if […]
stitch & fable | small business spotlight
There are times when you know you’ve found a kindred spirit in the online world. With all of the negative things that come with social media and the internet, that is one of the best things. You can find people from all over the globe who love the things you love. Such was the case […]
power washing, windows, gardening, & tidying
Today I’m bringing you a cornucopia of all of the work we’ve been doing while the kitchen is underway. I will say that having people at your house working hard, getting dirty, and making progress is a good motivator for me. I’ve put in some hard work days since we’ve lived here, but I still […]
1970 kitchen renovation | more demo & a wrinkle
Let’s go a little check-in on the kitchen! I hope you enjoy kitchen renovation posts because you’re going to get a lot of them. If you’ve missed any kitchen renovation posts, you can catch up HERE. It is getting really exciting seeing all of the open space. This space that was hacked up is so […]