DIY, Decor and More
Mother’s Day is just four days away. If you are anything like me, you are waiting until the last minute to get a gift. You don’t have to run out and buy that box of candy or bunch of tulips just yet. I’ve rounded up a few easy DIY ideas from past posts to help. They are quick and inexpensive and sure… Read More
One of my goals this summer is to give our kitchen a little budget friendly update by adding a tile back splash. My go-to home improvement store for ideas is our local Home Depot. Did you know they have designers that can help you with all your kitchen updating needs? Below is a short video by Home Depot that explains all the different… Read More
Sue and Spencer’s Kitchen Redo Our good friends Sue and Spencer live in the small town of Brooksville, Maine. They are blueberry farmers and their family owns and operates a blueberry processing plant and freezer. They have the best blueberries in all of Down East in my humble opinion. They built their house in 1981 and Sue claims that they have… Read More
Downstairs Guest Bedroom Tour The downstairs guest room is clean and ready for summer guests, so I thought I’d update my home tour page with fresh photos and all the sources for projects that went into this room. DIY Faux French Linen Headboard DIY Vintage Sign Painting the Wood Paneled Wall Bureau Painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Have… Read More
It’s been a year since my first room reveal – the dining room, so I thought I’d take you on an updated tour, since things change around here often. The vintage curtains are feeling right at home in their new location. There were only two panels so I chose to hang one panel in each window. I think it works…. Read More
Today, I am visiting Jennifer Rizzo’s blog with a tutorial on updating an old lampshade with trims. It’s an Anthro inspired update that I hope you will like. Jen has been affected by the terrible flooding that is going on in the Midwest, so I am helping her out today. Come on over and check it out. You can find the post here…. Read More
I don’t usually write these kind of posts, but to say that this week’s tragedy in Boston rocked me to my core would be an understatement. When we are not visiting our Maine house (that I blog about), we live in the suburbs of Boston close to my husband’s work, so this tragedy hit close to home. I have family members… Read More
Yes, you read the title right. I know . . . sounds crazy, but it works. It’s like stamping with bleach or reverse tie dye, but it’s not as caustic. I remember seeing this technique years ago on Creative Juice. Remember that DIY Network show? Anyway, they used cookie cutters and dishwasher detergent to stamp a t-shirt. So, I thought… Read More
I’ve been anxiously waiting for the release of Pretty Pastel Style by Selina Lake. Selina is the talented London stylist behind Homespun Style, Romantic Style and Bazaar Style. Her latest book, Pretty Pastel style, was just released, and this weekend I was able to sit down with it. I love that pastels are making a comeback, but it’s not the sugary… Read More
Hello, and happy Friday! Today I am visiting with Suzy over at Worthing Court. Our house tour will be featured on her House Snooping series today. Suzy has an amazing blog full of inspiration. She owns her own custom drapery business, and shares her knowledge of home decorating on a budget with her readers. I love these built in bookcases that… Read More
