On Monday I showed you my fireplace painting from white paint back to brick. This was only one step in our major living room renovation. I hope you will hop back again this week to see some of the other transformations we made to this room:1. Faux painting brick over a previously … [Read more...]
Lighten Up! 5 Ways to Bring Light into a Dark Room
On Monday I showed you my fireplace painting from white paint back to brick. This was only one step in our major living room renovation. I hope you will hop back again this week to see some of the other transformations we made to this room. 1. Faux painting brick over a … [Read more...]
Painting Brick Fireplace – From White to Beautiful Brownstone
This is the first in a five part series on renovating our living room: 1. Faux painting brick over a previously painted white brick fireplace (this post) 2. Lightening up a room in 5 steps 3. Painting decorative graphics on a wall 4. Preparing to Install Antique Heart Pine … [Read more...]
The Painted Cottage – A Tour of My Favorite Store at the Beach
We just got back from a very relaxing week at the beach. The weather was perfect and our boys really enjoyed playing in the surf. I think we brought back a bit too much of the beach with us (sandy sheets, hair and toes). But, at least we had fun!My mom and I spent an afternoon … [Read more...]
My Home Tour – The Guest Room
Having guests over is such an exciting opportunity to catch up and show off your home. Here's a tour of our guest room for you to enjoy. Come on in, kick your shoes off and stay overnight if you wish! The room had humble beginnings. These are the before pictures. Not … [Read more...]