there’s more to it…the big reveal continues

After writing yesterday’s post about the entry reveal, I stumbled upon this photo of the “real” before of our entry plus all the junk we piled into this small space when we were beginning this tiny little renovation.  We started in that corner to the left. This was then… this is now… and  off to

industrial hardware for windows

I could spent hours in the hardware store I love all of the gadgets in the hardware isles pipes, nuts, bolts, screws, thingamajigs…you name it! my latest fascination is the galvanized steel finish I blame it on Christine at Great Oak Circle she’s taken a hiatus from blogging and I miss her muches. but before

DIY…Floor Treatment Revealed

my inspiration for our son’s floor project came from the April 2011 issue of Cottages & Bungalows isn’t that the way it always goes? see it & want it this time…we followed through. See right there it say’s  “Creative Flooring” They weren’t kidding! However they could have also added other adjectives; like… easy affordable beautiful

the boy’s closet before & after

remember this? my son’s closet after patching holes in his floor (pre floor project) he had to get all of this out it was nothing short of horrific and yet there it was…like Stephen King “scary” but I’m happy to say after two large contractor bags full and a very large deposit at the donation

I Won the Battle…But the War is On!

This will be painted black and hung on the wall It will hold the freakishly large PEZ collection my son has But the deal was… Clean out the closet first! Daffy was putting in his two cents You might recall that this room was the only room that had any clear floor space to assemble

Detour

It began just like any other weekend morning… coffee with a few close friends out by the pool but with so much to do my daydreaming came to an end and reality quickly set in. I took the easy way out and popped in yummy orange rolls for breakfast I will later justify this indulgence

Creating Your DREAM Decor with Pottery Barn Inspiration

Some people DREAM in black and white… Some people DREAM in color…. I dream in Pottery Barn. {via Pottery Barn} I love it…but are you like me? love it but can’t justify spending that kind a money? now i will dream about these lamps until i find a way to create my own… in my

Nifty Thrify {No Sew Curtains} Tutorial

Yes…I can sew. But why sew if I don’t have to? Plus I just needed a quick fix for some privacy and to filter the bright ((hot)) morning sun. I came up with an easy, inexpensive solution. No it’s not original, nor are they permanent and you might even wonder why I even bothered when