If you look closely in the new living room, you’ll see those strange trim boards a foot or so below the (gorgeous, perfect and HUGE) crown moulding. It actually serves as the top piece of trim for the windows as well. My mother-in-law explained that they are picture rails, designed to hang photos without damaging […]
Hardware store-capades
Do you have a favorite hardware store? Many of us ladies share a love for certain clothing, shoes and accessories stores. (My favorites are New York & Company, Gap, LOFT and Old Navy, in case you are wondering.) But, for those of us who also strap on a (literal or figurative) tool belt now and […]
Renovation progress report – week 4
So, it’s been four weeks since we closed on our house. Can you believe it? It feels bittersweet. On one hand, we have gotten a number of things taken care of. On the other hand, Ryan and I always wish we were further along. And, it’s already been a rocky road. But, we are staying […]
Clean, classic and practical bathroom
With all things bathroom on my mind, I thought I’d share some of my bathroom inspiration. I’m still optimistic that the bathroom will be our first finished project. Before I get to that, let’s take a look at what we have to work with. Our new house only has one full bathroom, so it has […]
Renovation progress report – week 3
It only took 3 weeks, but it’s happened. I didn’t take a single house photo during the entire week. Ryan did work on several projects, including pulling out nails in the dining room and kitchen. (This is almost done after HOURS of hand-breaking work. His hands were so sore.) I also spent a little time […]
Renovation progress report – week 2
Despite having a nice little vacay and partay, we made some progress in week 2. Remember when I said that most of the demo was behind us? I lied. (Please forgive the blurriness. I couldn’t figure out why my camera wouldn’t focus. Until I went to the camera store and they politely told me that […]
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