Before and After Again: The Dining Room
It’s that time again: some before and after shots of my baby (by which I mean my house of course… pshhttt. Babies.) The open floor plan…
How (Not) to Paint the Floor in a Slanted House
The staples were just the beginning. For once they were pulled, it was time to paint… On Choosing Colors: Why would anyone paint a wood floor…
How to Make More Cheap Wall Art (Can You Ever Have Enough?)
Last week, I shared how to make some awesome framed wall art for less than $6. The one purchase I made for this project (aside from…
Before and After: The Master Bedroom (Finally some photos!)
I feel a bit guilty about having taken such a long break from blogging, but then I remember, “Oh yeah. I was RENOVATING a house.” And…
Take That, Target! How to Make Your Own Wall Art for Less than $6
As a first time home owner and admirer of all things pretty, I love this: And this: But $40 a pop? I don’t think so. I…
Coffee Filters vs. Tissue Paper, or Weddings: Why all the Fuss?
I am, if you’re to believe the Single Bridezilla piece in the February 2012 issue of Marie Claire, essentially a wedding-obsessed powder-keg just waiting to explode.…
Just a Staple Away from Over the Edge
When PIC went to visit his brother in California for a week, I decided the time had come to tackle the first floor, for once and…
Red, Off White and Blue: How to Make Patriotic Pomanders for July 4th
It’s very hard to maintain my image. (And by “image,” I am of course referring to my holier-than-thou worldview, which essentially comprises “I used to live…
The Great Easter Decor Dilemma
My block is really into decorating. Like really. I’ll all for a nice color-coordinated interior design scheme (last week, for example, I managed to find a…
Weekend Project: The Quickest, Cheapest Throw Pillows Ever
Did you know cloth napkins make great pillows? No? Well, they do. In fact, napkins make pretty much the EASIEST pillows ever. And you can buy…
Weekend Project: Keep the Peace with a Talenti Standing Vanity
Okay folks, I am fairly certain that today’s project was my most brilliant idea ever. You are all going to be super jealous, especially if you’re…
Weekend Project: A Totally Free, Unbreakable Valentine’s Heart
Being a homeowner is a bit of a double edged sword. You finally have a space of your own to decorate. But you’re also paying…
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