DIY Faux Wood Beams (From Foam!)

Projects

The hallway in my house is pretty narrow and I’ve always struggled with how to decorate in such a small space. I painted the doors 8 years ago Sherwin Williams’ Urbane Bronze and although I loved the doors that color, after about 5 years it started to feel too heavy. So for the next three […]

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Make Your Own Stair-Nose LVP

Projects

My husband and I decided that we no longer wanted any carpet in the house. After removing all of the carpet from the bedrooms, the only carpet left was on the stairs leading to our basement. We spent a pretty penny replacing all of the flooring on the main level (because I liked the flooring […]

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Wood-Look Painted Table

Projects

I purchased some pre-owned night stands for super cheap, but they desperately needed a makeover. They were mismatched and the paint was very scratched. Although they were made of wood, the top was a veneer, so sanding and staining were not an option unless I wanted to keep the tops a cherry color. I wanted […]

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5 Days in Rocky Mountain National Park


Travel

Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park was at the top of our list for our ten-year anniversary this year. Fresh air, mountains, wildlife, and the beauty of late September turned out to be a recipe for one of the best trips we have taken as a couple. Five Days in RMNP If you’re just here for […]

March 31, 2024

Resize A Rug


Projects

Rugs come in standard sizes and sometimes those standard sizes just don’t work for what we need them for. In my case, I purchased a beautiful ten-foot runner rug from the marketplace for a fraction of what it would cost new. The problem with it was that it was too long to fit in my […]

November 13, 2023

How To Hide a Thermostat


Projects

My home is set up in such a way that the thermostat is visible on the wall from the living room and kitchen. This sort of thing does not bother me in other peoples’ homes. It truly didn’t bother me in my own home. However, I thought up an easy way to hide the thermostat […]

November 13, 2023

DIY Farmhouse Table


Projects

When I decided it was time for a new dining room table, I had trouble finding the style I wanted in the size we need. Looking at the prices of the tables I liked also had me scratching my head for an alternative. I’ve built things before – kitchen cabinets, our butcher block countertop, bookcases, […]

November 4, 2023

DIY Throw Pillows


Projects

One of the easiest ways to redecorate for each season is to circulate the throw pillows in the living room. Layering varying sizes, textures and styles of pillows adds a lot of dimension. However, I am always a little disappointed with myself whenever I shop for throw pillows. I spend hours picking them out and […]

March 10, 2022

Mudroom Wallpaper


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I think I have a mild addiction to peel and stick wallpaper. I have used it in multiple rooms in my house and I can’t get over how easy it is to use and how quickly it changes a space. Today was the mudroom’s turn to get wallpapered! This is the room I change and […]

February 2, 2022

Girls Bedroom Makeover


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After living with the same decor for a couple of years, it was time to give my girl’s bedroom a makeover! When we finished building our home, my daughter had just turned four. To help her with the adjustment, I wanted her to pick out the paint color for her new bedroom. At the time, […]

February 17, 2021

Easy Painted Feature Wall


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At the bottom of my basement stairs was a plain white room that separates the guest room from the media and play room. There is no natural light right there, so I originally painted it white to make it as bright as possible. I recently got the itch to add some interest and wanted to […]

November 24, 2020

DIY Beaded Chandelier


Projects, Uncategorized

My bedroom is the last room in the house to get any kind of decorating attention. With my husband being on night shift, I don’t have a whole lot of time to be in there doing things because while I’m getting up for the day, he’s getting ready to go to sleep. So over the […]

November 2, 2020