Good morning readers! I’m really digging the “one post a week” thing right now…sorry to keep you on the edge of your seats for demo pics after last week’s post! it’s working out best to update on Tuesdays as they’re my day off from work. Get ready for a doozy though, because we flew by … Continue reading
Didja miss me? Didja didja?? What a great summer break! Sleeping in, feeling the wind in my hair and the sand in my toes, reading book after book while sipping on a bottomless glass of sweet red wine…I should do this EVERY year! …Just kidding, I didn’t take any time off work, didn’t sleep in, … Continue reading
So I’ve been running around crazy this past week trying to get everything finished before next Monday, the day The Hubs gets back in town. You’d think, given the number of times my projects have taken longer than they were supposed to, I’d be used to it by now and plan accordingly. Nope! I had … Continue reading
It’s done! Well, mostly done. I need to take a little touch-up paint around the edges of the ceiling and the electrical plates, but mainly DONE!! This miniscule lavatory, despite being approximately 5 feet by 5 feet, has given me more grief than any other room in the house. It’s so small that I originally … Continue reading
I did it! After months of researching, gathering ideas, and changing my mind countless times, I finally took the first step towards my master bathroom redo. I just ordered this mirror: Isn’t it just swoon-worthy? I found it on One Kings Lane, a designer discount site like Haute Look, Fab, Joss & Main, etc. The … Continue reading
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
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
Last weekend was immensely, remarkably productive. It’s amazing what refreshing your redecorating budget can do! We tromped all over town, hitting up the trifecta- Lowe’s, Pier 1, and TJ Maxx. Well, at least I went to all three- Mark hung out by himself for those last two:) After several weeks spent online gathering ideas & … Continue reading
Cozy Crooked Cottage 