It feels like I’ve been painting non-stop since last week… between my coffee table, side tables, kitchen table and brand new storage cabinet it seems like everything needs a fresh coat of paint! Come to think of it the dressers in my bedroom have seen better days as well… Anyways. I’ve taken a moment to put down my paint brush… Read More
Guest Room Mood Board… for Joy!
So you know that person who totally creeps on over, checks out your blog and then makes a mood board for your already awesome guest room? Yup I’m the creeper! And the victim? Joy from the Accidental House Blog! She was such a good sport when I used her first post as inspiration for my super awesome 11 non-traditional bed… Read More
11 Non-Traditional Bedside Tables
Each day I get comments from all of you lovely readers… and I try to answer each and every one! Last week a sweet gal named Joy commented on a little post of mine called How to Pick Your YOU Decorating Style! Here’s what she said: We just bought our first house and I feel like we have such sparse… Read More
Headboard Shapes… Which to Pick?!
So my mom decided a while ago that she wants a new headboard. She had an antique four poster bed that we picked up for a great price at an antique shop… but she just didn’t love it. So she got rid of it and now she’s thinking to go the DIY route! Which is awesome because, yay new projects!… Read More
How to Turn Your Antique Double Bed into a Queen
I am soooo excited! I have been waiting to write this post ever since I read Miss Mustard Seed’s post about her new guest bed! Here’s what she says: One reason we had just a metal frame for our own queen bed for so long is that I couldn’t find an antique bed frame that would fit a queen mattress and… Read More
Tips for Mixing Patterns
When browsing Pinterest for tips on working with pattern I come across the same tip over and over… What is it? When in doubt mix: one large print, one geometric print and one mini print. Flawless. Good solid advice. I have never once followed it. I’m not saying that scale isn’t important or that I don’t pay attention to it…. Read More