I love my husband, but sometimes he’s like a puppy- eager to please but completely in the way without even realizing it. Don’t get me wrong, he’s incredibly helpful with my projects when I need him, but sometimes I’ve got to do things my way! To clarify: “my way” means living with utter upheaval around … Continue reading »
Posted in April 2012 …
You know you’re a homeowner when…
Yesterday was crazy-pants! My (long-suffering) dad and younger sister came out to the house in the evening to help install not one, but THREE new light fixtures. Because, you know, I never do things the easy way. Easy-schmeazy! I’ve learned something about DIY goodness: never install anything alone. I learned this a few months ago … Continue reading »
Spa-tacular hall bath redo
Happy Monday! Not. I’ve already made one whiny phone call to my sister this morning- we are “venting buddies”- and call each other to rail against life in general. Today I am angry about puppies developing sudden incontinence, ants in my bathroom, and road construction making me late to work. She was very understanding:) I … Continue reading »
Rockin’ it like a schoolmarm
Pick up a design magazine, browse a DIY home blog, heck, ramble through a tour on Apartment Therapy- and you’ve most likely seen a blackboard wall. Everyone and their mother is doing blackboard walls these days, and this past weekend I succumbed. I’m weak, what can I say? Plus I think they look pretty darn … Continue reading »
Reef madness
I’m driving my husband crazy. My mind is overflowing with creativity- I’ve rearranged the mantle, nearly finished decorating the guest room, and devised numerous lists, shopping strategies, and projects plans over the past few weeks. In 17 days a good girlfriend from my college years is coming to stay for 6 weeks, and I want … Continue reading »
Green <3
I mentioned in this post here how Mark and I have done some…refining…to our yard. In this case, “refining” means chopping down trees, hacking off and hauling away branches, and raking/leaf blowing/mulching last fall’s leaf abundance to smithereens. Yes, it was as violent as it sounds! Our brush pile stands as a silent memorial to … Continue reading »
Mood Boards
Hello again! Recently I’ve been having fun making Lists. Lists, with a capital L. L-I-S-T-S. Wow, the more I type the word “lists” the weirder it looks. Currently on my iPad I have (among others) the following lists: What I would buy with $1000 (It actually totals $1,217.89, I’m apparently rounding down) What I would … Continue reading »
Slap some paint on it!
My decorating/DIY mantra is “Slap some paint on it!” Spray paint, semigloss, flat, doesn’t matter, paint is the CHEAPEST, FASTEST way to update the look of basically anything. With the advent of metal and plastic friendly paints, you don’t have an excuse to avoid it. A couple weeks ago I was home alone and felt … Continue reading »
…And the kitchen sink!
Don’t hate me for stating the obvious, but it’s been some time since my last post. I needed to hibernate. Find my zen. I lost my job and during the time it took me to find another one I avoided projects at all costs. Receiving my Country Living and House Beautiful magazines during week 2 … Continue reading »
