Rustic Farmhouse Table Makeover with Danish Oil
I’m drawn to “old world” European rustic natural wood finishes. That’s not easy to find here in Ohio. When I…
A $50 Queen Anne buffet
For as long as I can remember, our formal dining room has been an office. I spend so much time…
Quick & Easy Weathered Oak Finish
For awhile now Mark has been offering to make a portable craft table for me. His vision is to build…
A pretty Antique Kidney Desk Makeover
Lately I’ve been finding beautiful furniture pieces on Facebook Marketplace as well as Craigslist that need some love. This pretty,…
My Love for High-Contrast Interiors
I’ve learned that opposites truly do attract and make a room dramatic and appealing. My love for dark walls was…
DIY (Reversible!) Cathedral Window Frame
Lots of people have asked us if we have a pattern to make these windows. Now we do! We’ve made…
How to Paint a Stone Fireplace
Paint has always been my friend when it comes to giving my house a fresh, new look. When I built…
Let’s Talk Paint…
Click here to shop Heritage Collection All-in-One Chalk Paint (affiliate links included) I have been a longtime fan of chalk paint. But,…
Dark Farmhouse Table…Updated!
Back in the day, I only wrote about furniture when I was furnishing my own home. But now our house is…
How my kitchen paint is holding up….
It’s been seven months since we repainted our deep-grain oak kitchen cabinets, so today I thought I’d share an update…
Two Story Foyer Upgrade: Add Faux Frieze Molding
“…I tend to get ‘stuck’ on a vision and won’t let go.”
Today is the day!!
Today my cousin (who is my contractor) came in to create one of my other visions that I’ve been dreaming of for seven years – a large “fake” crown molding piece in my two story foyer. When I say fake, I mean that the wall is painted white between layers of trim and crown, giving the appearance of a large, single crown unit.
Mind you, when I have a vision…I tend to get “stuck” on that vision.
Well, when I came back with supplies from Lowes, Jarrod intercepted the project and said he thinks the real floating crown pieces look much better. What do you think?
Paint Colors: Our Whole-Home Palette
So today I’m sharing my whole-home paint color palette with pictures and links for BOTH houses. Paint color questions are…
12 Ideas to Make Your Kitchen Look Spectacular
Painting Kitchen Cabinets + 12 Embellishment Ideas Read more about our kitchen project: How to Prep Your Cabinets // Kitchen…
How to Eliminate Wood Grain on Your Cabinets
Porous, grainy oak cabinets can be one of the most difficult types of wood to paint. Trust me — we…
Kitchen Island ButcherBlock Countertops
As with most kitchen islands, our island sits right in the middle of our home. We suffered a serious case…
Daughter’s Bedroom
Here is a never-before-seen-glimpse of my daughter’s bedroom. It’s a project that we are all really proud of since we’ve…
DIY Art: Faux Shiplap Using a Dremel
Even though JoAnna Gaines herself has spoken and said shiplap is on its way out in favor of skinnylap, I’m kicking myself…
Repainting & Adding Trim on Our Kitchen Cabinets
We’ve experienced a few “lessons learned” with our DIY budget kitchen remodel. I started this project years ago. Back during…
Driftwood Stain That’s DURABLE!
Apply a do-it-yourself driftwood finish on new pine furniture with a topcoat that is super durable and will last for…
The Real Scoop on Chalkboard Walls
Welcome to the room that we never talk about. My daughter is very sensitive about changes to her personal space….