Mid Century Credenza
After ripping up the carpet in the bedroom and removing the bulky armoire, I really was hoping to replace it with a long credenza instead of a dresser. I wanted a nice low table top for lamps, my odds and...
17 July, 2011
Pouring Paint into Glass
Designer Eddie Ross has a fun blog. He designs lots of table settings for magazine covers and scenes for store windows, but what FASCINATES me are the 'behind-the-scenes ' photos of the tricks he uses and the things he re-purposes....
28 April, 2011
Isn’t She Lovely?
Remember the $15 Pink Chair? She's all finished! And thank god I brought in professionals on this one! First a big *thank you* to Lili at Burchell Upholstery who not only gave me a fair price on the reupholstering but...
05 April, 2011
Know When to Fold Them
Last weekend I was browsing Craigslist (my version of online thrifting) when I came across this $15 chair. FIFTEEN DOLLARS. Ok, don't laugh at me if you don't see the potential. Am I becoming a horder?? But I swear I...
21 February, 2011
Recap: Mini Living Room Re-Do!
One thing about having a blog is that it makes me follow through - even if it's 6 months later! This past Fall I really wanted to update my living room. And I am officially done. I am not a...
07 February, 2011
Two Tone Ikea Nightstand
Wow, this is a first for me. I love so many blogs and follow lots, but this is the FIRST TIME I have ever gotten off my bum and actually copied step by step a fabulous idea. Usually I just...
30 January, 2011
Sprucing Up Plain Jane Garland
Still trying out these new family room colors and wanted to keep things natural. Last year had to pitch the dirty dusty garland from the 90s so bought a super PLAIN JANE replacement. While there I saw so many people picking...
14 December, 2010
Urn Lamp in 1 Hour + 20 Bucks
Perhaps you noticed in last post that the holiday nook actually had a lamp on the dresser! It's a miracle. I didn't want to lose my focus on the living room (just wait till I share the latest on that)...
08 December, 2010
The Black Hole Corner
I've got this dark corner with absolutely no light at the end of a hallway. I've always had an old chest there and some picture frames, but on rainy days or at night time it becomes invisible. There is...
26 November, 2010
