You can scroll through my ramblings and photos - but I need advice at the end! A few years ago this was my dream kitchen inspiration. And this is where I am now: I'm still very much in love with my original inspiration, along with these: {the marion house book} {house and home} {house and … Continue reading {Kitchen} Cabinet Colors and Off Topic Fencing
{Kitchen} Subway Tile Backsplash
I made progress last week. Well, the past few weeks. 2 weeks ago I did all the tiling, grouting, and sealing. This week I painted. Though I am not finished with the walls, I have to take a small break while I collect my thoughts and ideas. And because our next two weeks are devoted … Continue reading {Kitchen} Subway Tile Backsplash
{Kitchen} DIY Concrete Countertop
So after finishing tiling the bathroom floor, I was on a tiling high and thought it'd be a good idea to keep up the momentum and get going on the kitchen. We have a great kitchen - I like the blue, but don't LOVE it. And I LOVE the subway tile in the shower. Unfortunately … Continue reading {Kitchen} DIY Concrete Countertop
{Bathroom} Tile Floor Finished!!
Let me just start by saying...this went VERY well! I'm nervous to take each step for fear of the unknown. I had a bunch of extra materials incase I had to rip out the sub floor and rebuild...but I didnt! And I as able to screw down a brand new toilet flange without any modifications. … Continue reading {Bathroom} Tile Floor Finished!!
{Bathroom} Tiling the floor
It's now been 4 months since tiling the bathroom tub surround. It definitely improved the look of our bathroom, but the job wasn't complete. We still needed to redo the floors. I went around in circles trying to figure out what to do. I was a little worried about tile because it's an older home, … Continue reading {Bathroom} Tiling the floor
Loving this morning : Old home Plans
You know how people buy magazines for car trips? Well when I was a kid I would by home plan catalogs. Totally normal right? :) And I kept them, I had stacks under my bed. I am kind of curious if they are still hanging around my parents house. They were 80s/90s houses that I … Continue reading Loving this morning : Old home Plans
Chalkboard Gallery Wall
This project took a bit longer than anticipated. But again, doesn't it always. I started a long post on what I did...But then I just decided to skip it and just say tada! It's done. I put hardboard up, painted 2 coats, sanded it, then painted another coat...boom! Then I framed it. Then we both … Continue reading Chalkboard Gallery Wall
It’s been done to death…but I’m going to do it anyway!
I know, I know...I'm totally late on the game on this! I think chalkboard walls may have been done to death. But I have not done one, so let's say it is new to me! :) This is the latest photo I have of the dining room. I don't know what I am doing with … Continue reading It’s been done to death…but I’m going to do it anyway!
Sun’s out…so is the Sangria!
Now...I don't want to toot my own horn, but I think that I make REALLY good Sangria! I'm slightly nervous my friends are going to read this and think to themselves, "really?!" But I think it's true! And the best part is that it's only 2 ingredients. Red wine and Orange pop. I can't believe … Continue reading Sun’s out…so is the Sangria!
{Phase 1} Tiling Complete
We have completed phase 1 of our bathroom renovation. Actually, I don't know if I can call it a renovation...maybe more of a facelift. The tiling and tub restoration is complete! I don't know why we didn't do this sooner! Now though, I am annoyed that I have to cover it up with a shower … Continue reading {Phase 1} Tiling Complete
Better Remade 