DIY, Decor
I’ve learned to accept the truth that in life, nothing is ever really done. Laundry, never done. Cleaning, never done. Getting in shape, never done. It’s all a process. The kitchen is not completely done, not even nearly a year later. It has, however, come a LONG, LONG way. I bet you won’t even be …
I have some updates to our dining room to share. Or, should I say, I have some updates to our family room to share. It’s all a bit confusing, you see, because the dining room is in the family room and the family room is in the dining room. Maybe I should start from …
I started a blog a few months ago. And then I stopped. I had many reasons why I stopped. I needed a new camera because my pictures weren’t very good. I didn’t have time for projects. I kept starting things and never finishing them. I couldn’t decide if I wanted to blog about home stuff, …
We had a lull in the kitchen action, but there’s some progress to report. The backsplash is tiled and the crown molding over the cabinets is nearly finished. Here’s a peek: Not a great view of the backsplash, but it’s a simple white subway tile. It let’s the granite take center stage. Tomorrow should mark the beginning …
The granite is HERE! (Read in your best Pauly D voice). I admit, it wasn’t my first choice, but it’s almost as if the granite knows that and is trying harder to win my affection. It is so pretty and shiny and smooth and delicious (kids don’t starting licking your kitchen granite, it’s just an expression). Without …
We had some exciting progress in the kitchen this weekend. A beautiful new window was installed: This made a tremendous difference in the kitchen. The window looks so much bigger compared to the one that was there before. We also grouted the almost finished floors and set the island in place. It’s weird, but the …
The plan was to have the fourth post be about a delicious, healthy meal that I slaved over for my family to enjoy. There would be accolades about my cooking prowess. Children begging for seconds. Swooning all around the table. That’s not going to happen. And not just because I am a less than mediocre …
In my title for this blog, I proclaimed, “the real before pictures”. Yesterday, I posted a picture of the inspiration for my master bedroom redo. But I didn’t post any befores. Truthfully, we had a stomach bug and a massive cold in the house and there was no way I would post that hot mess. …
I’ve very recently discovered the world of the blog. I’ve been delighted by lovely home improvement blogs like Young House Love and Smart Girl Style and Rambling Renovators. But I noticed something about these blogs. The before pictures. The before pictures were delightful and lovely. These people were of another breed. The organized and motivated breed. I decided I …