Rustic is not usually a word used to describe IKEA. IKEA is better know for their modern furniture, simple lines, meatballs and funny Swedish words. Today I'm going to change how you perceive IKEA furniture forever! Are you ready for this? Well, hang onto your hästes (Swedish for … [Read more...]
Painted Vanity Nightstand
In the quest to makeover our master bedroom and save money, I've been painting several pieces of furniture to coordinate with the new bed I built. One of the pieces I painted was this small desk that doubles as a nightstand. Our bedroom isn't very large and our master bathroom … [Read more...]
Aqua Dresser Makeover – What’s Knot to Love?
You know you've seen those knotty pine dressers from yesteryear. Their spotlight has faded and they are finding themselves at thrift shops, ReStores or worse yet...at the curb. I'm begging you to let this knotty eyesore back into your home. It doesn't have to be banished. … [Read more...]
Boy’s Bathroom Refresh {#LowesCreator Project}
You know those projects that you complete 80% of the room and think to yourself, "This is good for now. I'll do the rest in a day or two." Yup, the boy's bathroom was one such 80 percenter. I finally took the time to finish the last 20 percent of this bathroom makeover by giving … [Read more...]
Make a Tray from a Cabinet Door
One of my favorite places to thrift shop is the Habitat ReStore. I mean, where else can you find cool $2 cabinet doors? This fine cast off door is just screaming to be upcycled into a beautiful tray. Especially when the same thrifting adventure yielded VERY COOL door … [Read more...]
Charm and Character – A House Tour
Today you have been invited to take a house tour at my friend Holly's home. Holly is a good friend of mine, so luckily I didn't have to beg too much for her to let us into her home. But, before we go in I want to tell you a little more about her. She wears many hats. She is a … [Read more...]
Installing Cabinet Knobs
I spent the weekend in Norfolk, VA with my two wonderful sisters (Alana and Caitlin) and Alana's boyfriend, Eddie. We had fun kicking some DIY butt! Most of the projects were centered around Alana's kitchen. The kitchen was remodeled a few years ago, but it was never really … [Read more...]