When I found this settee, I knew it belonged at the foot of the bed in my guest room. I call it a settee although I’m not entirely sure that’s the perfect definition for this. From my research, I’ve learned that settees are bigger than a chair and smaller than a sofa, they are usually […Read More]
Freshly Painted Dining Room Shelves
I adore my newly painted shelves so much that I now lovingly refer to them as my ‘shelfies’. No, seriously though. I can’t believe that I even hesitated for a second wondering whether or not to paint our new creamy-beige-y-yellow-y Pottery Barn shelves. Once I swiped on the first brushstroke of white primer I just knew it was the right decision. […Read More]
New Wall Shelves in the Dining Room
A few weeks ago I bought two really expensive shelves by accident from Pottery Barn. They were the 3′ Crown Molding Shelves in Antique White. Well, they are here, they are installed in our dining room, and I love almost everything about them. Here’s what I do love about the shelves: they fit in the space perfectly, they are very sturdy (and […Read More]
A DIY Makeover Helps Orphan Side Table Find a New Home (Mine.)
Sometimes good luck just lands right in the middle of an otherwise ordinary day. Driving to the Gym one afternoon a while back I nearly drove right by this beautiful side table waiting by the curb. Of course I loaded it up and brought it home with me– the price was perfect for my budget. […Read More]
How to Light Paper Lanterns
This is a followup to my last post, where I showed you how you can make DIY Paper Lanterns with your cutting machine. What I didn’t show you, and what I received a lot of questions about, was how I lit them. Today, I’m going to answer that question. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: DIY Window Frame Turned […Read More]
DIY Paper Star Lanterns and Free Cutting Files
I love the ambiance that paper lanterns can create. Especially paper star lanterns. They can instantly transform a ho-hum space into something truly <insert your favorite adjective here >. Like magical…or dreamy….or enchanted…or (one of my favorites) incandescent. But you don’t have to shell out a lot of money to get them. Because today I’m going to […Read More]
How to Construct Paper Weave
I thought I’d give you a wee respite from all of the holiday crafts. Although this would make a wonderful Christmas or Hanukkah present. Never too early to start. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: How to Put a Dresser Back Together How to Paint Perfect Signs & Graphics Vintage Window Makeover This is one of those art-projects-for-kids that […Read More]
DIY Mason Jar Lanterns
Yes. Even I sometimes need a break from painting and re-furbishing furnishings. When I’ve created a room with beautiful painted furniture, lighting comes next. I have been doing these for years and thought you might want to have a go at it. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Vintage Window Makeover How to Paint Perfect Signs & […Read More]