Living Room Ideas and a New DeskMy husband came home with a gorgeous chair a couple of months ago that sparked a desire in me to build a writing desk to accessorize it. Knowing I was going to put that desk in our living room, rather than our den, I decided to give the whole space a redo. First, the desk.......I used table legs t…
THE POWDER ROOM: SMALL SPACES WITH BIG IMPACTIt's not a very large roombut it's one your visitors are sure to seeand you know what that means...it needs to look greatRead more »…
Vintage ChairHi! Just a quick post to show you the cool chair my hubby bought for me that has had me busy building a writing desk to accessorize it....lol! Nothing fancy, just a simple, pretty place to sit and write or blog that I'm constructing out of wood that we already had. I just love this chair......Eve…
Console Table RedoHey there! Over the weekend, my hubby and I were on our way to a movie with our youngest when we came across a yard sale. A yard sale in the evening? Yes! He told me he had driven past it earlier and noticed a solid wood console table for only 7 bucks that I would probably like to redo, so, we s…
Father's Day Gift - Inspiration from 1951There are so many qualities about my husband that I admire. He is a wonderful, dedicated dad to our kids and would do anything for each of them. He is thoughtful, supportive and he is, without a doubt, the most selfless person I know. I really wanted to give him the perfect gift for Father's Day.…
Blueberry Crisp with Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice CreamHey there! This is another one of our favorite uses for blueberries.....Blueberry Crisp. But, to make it extra special for your dad or hubby, bake them in individual ramekins and put a dollop of homemade vanilla ice cream on the top of it. When the creamy, decadent ice cream melts into the warm, …
Another Thrift Store Table RedoMade another quick trip to the thrift store this week and picked up this bedside table for 5 bucks! It definitely wasn't my style at all but I just couldn't pass up a $5 table. And I knew I could turn it into something I loved.It was missing some drawer pulls, however, it had really nice bones. A…
FIREPLACE DESIGNOur family vacation destination of choice over the last couple of decades has been this breathtaking spotYosemite Valley, Yosemite National ParkWith only a very few exceptions, we have come here every yearRead more »…
Master Bath Redo Featuring Reclaimed Barn WoodI love to add warm, rustic wood to rooms with a mostly white color scheme, as you saw in our kitchen makeover. The two colors, as well as the texture of the wood, pair together beautifully. White rooms have a tendency to feel cold and sterile but if you throw some wood into the mix, it instantly w…
