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Screened Inn - Mermaid Cottages Tours | Pretty Handy Girl

Tybee Island – Screened Inn Tour

February 17, 2014 Brittany Bailey 12 Comments

Who's still digging out from yet another snow storm? Who's had enough of snow days? Yup, me too! I'd love to whisk you away with me to a little island off the coast of Georgia. It's a destination that is brimming with charm and history. Today I have an all access tour to Screened … [Read more...]

accessories, antiques, Destinations, Home Tour

The Kitchen Renovation of 2013 – 1 Leak. 1 Year. 1 Woman.

January 17, 2014 Brittany Bailey 38 Comments

2013 Could be called the year of the kitchen renovation in our house. Or the year that nearly killed me. Or the luckiest year of our lives. I'm still debating the title. What I do know is that, I decided to take on my biggest DIY project to date. I re-built my own kitchen from … [Read more...]

Before and After, Build It, built-in window seat, cabinet, demolition, desk, DIY, Do It Yourself, flooring, framing, habitat ReStore, hole filling, hole repair, Home Tour, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation

Pretty Handy Girl's Christmas Home Tour

Pretty Handy Girl’s Christmas Home Tour 2013

December 12, 2013 Brittany Bailey 54 Comments

Welcome, welcome! I see you made it here from Songbird's beautiful home. If you are coming here first, be sure to check out Marianne's home:I can not tell you how excited I am to have you in for the tour. Last Christmas we were living in a demolition zone. So, it feels … [Read more...]

accessories, Chalkboard paint, chandeliers, Christmas Card Display, decor, Decorating, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, Home Tour, Uncategorized

Holiday Home Tour & A Big Accomplishment

December 8, 2013 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Guess what! BIG NEWS!!! I FINALLY finished our kitchen remodel. I completed most of the work over the summer, but had two key components that I had to install. They are big, chunky and I am truly in love with them.I've been waiting for some free time to get these puppies … [Read more...]

accomplishment, Decorating, Holiday decorating, Home Tour, Kitchen Renovation

Painted Lampshade and a Quick Guest Room Makeover {Lowe’s Creator}

October 30, 2013 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

My mom was coming to visit his month. Since she's a repeat guest, I wanted to give the guest room a little mini makeover for her. With the addition of some new pillows, curtains and a painted lampshade I gave it a new look in an afternoon.Here's the before:And the … [Read more...]

accessories, arts and craft, bedroom, Before and After, decor, Decorating, Hanging Blinds, Hanging curtains, Home Decor, Home Tour, lamp, Lowe's Creative Idea, milk paint, night stand, Paintbrushes, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Window, window dressing

Lutron Maestro Occupancy Sensor Follow Up

September 23, 2013 Brittany Bailey 4 Comments

Well, it's been a while since I installed the Lutron Maestro Occupancy Sensor in our Art & Craft Studio (+ toy room, train room, general overload of stuff room.) And I can honestly say that I LOVE IT! I changed the timer to keep the lights on for 30 minutes after sensing … [Read more...]

Giveaway, Home Tour

Hanging a Key Box from London

August 12, 2013 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

One of the souvenirs I brought back from our London trip was this adorable little carved bird key box.The colors, the wood and the artistic way it was carved spoke to me and told me that I had to have it in my kitchen! Despite the lack of space in our suitcases, I was … [Read more...]

accessories, decor, Hanging plates, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Tour, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation

What’s Up with that Handy Girl?

July 30, 2013 Brittany Bailey 11 Comments

What's going on with that Handy Girl? She didn't post anything on Friday or Monday? Has she succumbed to jet lag after her trip abroad? (nope) Did she cut her thumb off on a saw and can't type? (nope) Was she abducted by aliens?(maybe) Want to know why I've been slacking … [Read more...]

About Me, Giving Back Campaign, habitat ReStore, Home Tour, moulding, Pretty Handy Girl

Ilkley, UK – A Home Tour of an 1880 Row House

July 19, 2013 Brittany Bailey 26 Comments

I've known Karen and her sister Anne since fourth grade. Karen was my best friend growing up and ultimately, my maid-of-honor. Anne is her older sister. During play dates, Karen and I were silly girls who avoided (the more mature) Anne, as we played top secret spy games under the … [Read more...]

Antique Heart Pine Flooring, antiques, Decorating, Destinations, Door Hardware, Home Decor, Home Tour

A Lazy Girl’s Patriotic Summer Mantel

July 3, 2013 Brittany Bailey 15 Comments

My name is Pretty Handy Girl and I am addicted to my Christmas mantel. Yes, I have used it since December 2012. I needed to enroll myself in a program that would help me get unhooked from holiday mantel décor. Truth be told, I needed a little help from my friends to change my … [Read more...]

book, Books as decor, decor, Decorating, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, Home Tour, mantles

Summer Tour of Homes – Welcome to My Home

June 5, 2013 Brittany Bailey 75 Comments

Welcome, welcome! I'm so glad to see you made it. I hope you didn't get lost.Did you just get here from Angie's house at the Country Chic Cottage? Her home is so cozy and beautiful (so make sure you didn't miss her stop on the tour!)I'm so glad to have you over … [Read more...]

bedroom, Before and After, Closet renovation, Decorating, Home Decor, Home Office, Home Tour, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation, Master Bedroom, reading nook

Fall Decor in a Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen | Pretty Handy Girl

Building a Window Seat with Storage in a Bay Window

June 3, 2013 Brittany Bailey 87 Comments

Building a Window Seat with Storage in a Bay Window You know when you dream about the finished product on something that you've been planning for a long time? And then you finish and your dream becomes a reality? And you think to yourself, am I still dreaming? All those … [Read more...]

Build It, built-in window seat, cabinet, Decorating, DIY, framing, Home Decor, Home Tour, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation, Popular, storage, Tutorial, upholstering bench

Mudroom Tour – 2013

May 20, 2013 Brittany Bailey 23 Comments

We made some serious progress this past week. Not only did we make a big dent in the "to do" list in the kitchen, but we also finished painting and installing the trim in the mudroom. It's really nice walking past this little paper flower spring wreath and into a finished … [Read more...]

Aged, dark wood, de-clutter, decor, distressing, Furniture, Home Tour, moulding, Mudroom, storage, Upcycling, wreath

How to Create a Meaningful Home in Three Steps

May 13, 2013 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

Creating a meaningful home isn't an overnight process. I think many people are discouraged with their dwelling if it isn't the home of their dreams. I look at creating a meaningful home in three stages. Each stage is important to loving the home that you have now, even with its … [Read more...]

About Me, bloggers, Guests, Home Tour

Sneak Peek of our Kitchen

April 28, 2013 Brittany Bailey 62 Comments

I am so thankful for all the comments and well wishes you have given me over the past six months. Many of those comments have lifted my spirits during the long kitchen renovation process. Your belief in me has truly allowed me to take on projects I would have probably shied away … [Read more...]

Home Tour, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation

Installing Cork Tile Flooring in the Kitchen

April 19, 2013 Brittany Bailey 60 Comments

One of the best decisions I made in our kitchen renovation was adding cork tile flooring. I was exuberant when Globus Cork agreed to work with me on my kitchen renovation! Now that they are installed, I am in total love with the cork flooring. It is warm, water resistant, cushy … [Read more...]

Decorating, flooring, Home Tour, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation

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Hi, I'm Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl. I like the smell of coffee and sawdust in the morning. I live to break stereotypes and empower you to take on your own DIY project.

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