Hey, I hope you had a fabulous weekend! Was it productive? Full of DIY activities? Well, I'm back with a tutorial for building a wall-mounted desk. The great thing about a desk that is wall mounted is it can be small or large and it won't take up any floor space! This gives a … [Read more...]
Our Cork Floors – Update Report
A year has flown by since I laid our Globus Cork glue down tiles in our kitchen. I wanted to check back in and let you know how they are holding up. I must say this is one of my favorite (if not THE favorite) fixture in our kitchen. I had some minor doubts because some people … [Read more...]
Our DIY Latex Mattress: the Savvy Rest Serenity
If you've been searching for a mattress that wouldn't break down and wouldn't need to be thrown away after several years, you came to the right blog post. I was like you until I found what I call our DIY Mattress. Our DIY Latex Mattress: the Savvy Rest … [Read more...]
Tybee Whitecaps Tour
First let me say, I truly saved the best for last on this Tybee Mermaid Cottage house tour. Whitecaps is one of the old Officer's homes and it is dripping with details. From ornate coffered ceilings to gorgeous furniture and antiques. And with a front porch that looks out … [Read more...]
Tybee Island – Breeze Inn Cottage Tour
I can't wait to invite you in to tour this adorable Mermaid Cottage on Tybee Island, GA. Breeze Inn is full of charm, color and antiques. This beach cottage is owned by the fabulous fiction author, Mary Kay Andrews. Decorating and furnishing this cottage was a labor of love for … [Read more...]
Tybee Island – Screened Inn Tour
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...]
The Kitchen Renovation of 2013 – 1 Leak. 1 Year. 1 Woman.
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...]
Pretty Handy Girl’s Christmas Home Tour 2013
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...]
Holiday Home Tour & A Big Accomplishment
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...]
Painted Lampshade and a Quick Guest Room Makeover {Lowe’s Creator}
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...]
Lutron Maestro Occupancy Sensor Follow Up
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...]
Hanging a Key Box from London
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...]
What’s Up with that Handy Girl?
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...]
Ilkley, UK – A Home Tour of an 1880 Row House
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...]
A Lazy Girl’s Patriotic Summer Mantel
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...]
Summer Tour of Homes – Welcome to My Home
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...]