by Marian Parsons | Sep 11, 2023 | 1970 home renovation, Decorating, Dining Room, My House, Room Makeovers
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 homes. But. a house built in 1970 is bridging the formality of...
by Marian Parsons | Sep 7, 2023 | All Things Home, Before and Afters, Decorating, Furniture Makeovers, Living Room, My House, upholstery makeovers
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 lived with cats most of my life, I know they can be destructive and...
by Marian Parsons | Sep 6, 2023 | All Things Home, Decorating, Living Room, My House
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 selected. (For the sake of full disclosure, this sofa was...
by Marian Parsons | Aug 17, 2023 | Decorating, Living Room, My House, Room Makeovers
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 with our realtor, we knew that the formal dining room...
by Marian Parsons | Jan 17, 2023 | 1970 home renovation, All Things Home, Decorating, Master Bedroom, My House, Room Makeovers
When we first started our home renovation projects, I felt like we had more than enough saved and dedicated to comfortably do all of the projects we wanted. As I’m sure many of you have experienced in the past, that money can go a lot quicker than you expect. ...