The kitchen might be the heart of the home, in our house the dining room is the hub of the home. Not only in family meals shared around the table, but our dining room is literally a hub. It’s in the very center of the house with 7 doors that spoke off of it. That …
One of the things I was struggling the most with in our bathroom was the shower tile. It was busy and I didn’t like any of the colors in it. Normally, my go to with hiding ugly shower issues is to buy a pretty shower curtain and pretend it doesn’t exist until I have the …
One of the priorities for my old house is to try to restore some of the historic charm that has been stripped away over the decades. It’s the small details that can add up to the overall feel of a home. Having dated door knobs and hardware instantly gives off the feel of a home …
I was so excited about the front porch when we bought our house. It was run down, but I could so clearly see what it could be! First, let’s start with some before pictures Great space right? This porch was grungy, dirty, and just plain neglected! This is my favorite type of transformation. Paint is …
Doilies had a really great run in popularity. The intricate crocheted or knitted openwork designs have been used for decor, to protect furniture, to wrap flowers, as headwear, and in formal dining for centuries. But over the past few decades, these works of art are seen as “grandma” decor, and have fallen out of style. …
