reno recap three | new toilet, shelving, doorknobs & more
We have a bit of catching up to do on the renovation recap (since I missed a couple of weeks), so I’m circling back to share some things we did over the past month on top of what we did this week. While there was plenty of activity happening in the house this week, it […]
how to make a custom pleated lampshade cover | video tutorial
When I shared that I wanted to cover the lampshades in my family room, several people asked if I would share my method. I have covered lampshades in the past, but I don’t think I’ve ever done it the same way twice. I’ve used peel-and-stick lampshades. I’ve adhered fabric to a shade using spray adhesive. […]
refrigerator shopping with forté
Disclosure: I am working with Ilve and Forté as a part of a long-term partnership on my kitchen renovation. As always, all opinions are honest and my own. Now that the roof is done, it’s time to turn our renovating attention to the kitchen. In fact, my renovating attention has been on the kitchen, but […]
thrift store ribbon holder
In between the unpacking, painting, and projects, Jeff and I have taken a morning or afternoon here and there to hit a few local second-hand shops. One afternoon, we made the rounds to a few of the thrift stores just a couple of miles from our house. At one of those thrift stores, I spotted […]
tour of my new art studio
It’s the room tour that many of you have been asking for – the art studio! Of course, it’s not finished yet, as is the case with our entire house, but it’s getting there. It’s settled enough and looks enough like an art studio to welcome you into the space and give you a little […]
weekly reno recap | new roof, new range & more
Someone asked where the weekly reno recap went… Ummm. Yeah. So…you see, when you’re in the process of moving in and major renovations are happening as well as normal life stuff, well, things just slip through the cracks. Hence, no recap. The inquiry didn’t feel like an admonishment at all but like an encouragement. We […]
a pillow you can customize
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Marlow, a brand-new company from the founders of Brooklinen. I’ve partnered with Brooklinen for over five years, so I was happy to partner with them on their newest brand created to help me sleep more comfortably. As always, all opinions and words expressed are honest and my own. When […]
decorating process
Of course, there are a million practical things to do. Unpack, strip wallpaper, paint walls, clean, and organize, but I have to give myself the gift of unstructured time to just play. So, I bounce between things that need to be done and things that are completely unnecessary but are creatively fulfilling. It gives me […]