I was SO excited the day I got my KitchenAid mixer. It was something I wanted for such a long time but they are so expensive! We finally splurged and got one. I was in love with the happy shade of blue/green, it was the perfect pop of color against my white cabinets and yellow …
Ready for a super easy & affordable weekend project that will totally transform your room? With just some standard lumber and paint you can recreate the look of expensive, custom wood paneling in any space. Last year, I did a mini makeover on my small ensuite bathroom (click here to read about it). I replaced …
I don’t know about you, but the entry at my house is always such a clutter magnet! Everyone drops their shoes, coats, backpacks, bags, mail, keys…..it’s a hard working area. We don’t have a dedicated mudroom and over the years we have tried lots of different configurations trying to come up with a system that …
Do you have an ugly concrete patio? I know I did! And to make it even worse the offending patio was right next to the door everyone uses to enter my house, there was no hiding it, every person coming over sees it. I decided to undertake a little makeover on the exterior of my …
We have one of those houses where no one uses the front door. Many, many years ago the road used to run right in front of our house and the driveway was off to the side. Perhaps they used the front door then? Eventually the road was dead ended, a park was built and the …
Gateleg tables have been versatile space saving pieces of furniture since the 16th century. A gateleg, or drop leaf, table features a narrow center section as the base of the table. There are one or two large hinged sections which are supported by legs that swing out like a gate to make a much larger …
I admit it, my heart skips a beat browsing through organization supplies! Even though I love organization, I am definitely guilty of hiding messes behind doors and pretending it doesn’t exist. My pantry was a victim of my messy streak. I started out so strong with it! Replacing the rusted open pantry doors & building …
Pot rails are a popular way to organize & display often used items in the kitchen. There are as many ways to style and use pot rails as there are chefs! Some people like to utilize them to keep cooking utensils handy, some are purely decorative, some are a mix of the two. They can …
I love the look of antique pie safes! In the 18th & 19th century a pie safe was considered a “must have” item in every American kitchen. Before the advent of ice boxes, people would use a pie safe to store pies, baked goods, and other perishable foods. The shelves were often perforated and the …
I loved the look of our upholstered kitchen stools when I bought them. For about 2 weeks. Then I remembered that I have kids and pets. I am really not sure what I was thinking buying a light colored linen upholstered seat! I guess I thought my kids are teenagers, maybe it will be safe. …
