Kitchen Renovation Part 4: Who knew sinks could be so dreamy?
What do you think of my new multi-function sink system? The single basin is hugeeeee. It also includes a second smaller bowl (with drain), a colander, and a solid bamboo cutting board that slide in the track. So cool. Getting rid of my old porcelain sink was certainly...
Kitchen inspiration for the not-so-inspired
So, today I’d like to talk about how to find inspiration when you really are just so overwhelmed with ideas that you can’t focus anymore. This made me think of the topic I’m about to talk about: how to get through a [kitchen] renovation when you...
Pretty-Up the Stairs
The steps that lead to my basement were once a treacherous problem. Seriously. Good thing hurricane Sandy gave me 2 extra days to focus on making them safer and much more beautiful!So, you ask… what was so “treacherous” about these steps? I mean,...
How black, grey, and brown makes purple — a quick lesson on color theory!
This past weekend I was finishing up my basement stairs project (more on this later). I sanded the stairs and wanted to give them a fresh coat of paint. Instead of going out and buying a new gallon, I decided to use some of my leftover paint to create a unique color....
Roxy’s Room Turned Art Studio
With some simple projects I transformed the unused Roxy Room into a makeshift art studio / craft room for a grand total of $36.00!! To the right is the in-progress photo from when we originally started sheetrocking the Roxy Room. This room was one of the very first...
How to make a floor out of REAL pennies with a penny floor template
With this $2 penny floor template, you can work at your own pace without living in a construction zone for weeks. Using a penny floor template is the key to my success in your penny project.
Quincy gets a cat door!
Hooray for totally random Sunday projects! Today I installed a cat door for the Quince. While strolling around Lowe’s I stumbled upon a “pet” aisle. Who knew they had a pet aisle? Definitely not me! Anyway, I saw these little doggy and kitty doors,...
Kitchen Renovation Part 3: Choosing a countertop is driving me insane!!! Seriously…
Seriously… I’m pretty much going completely insane. Someone save me. Why are there so many options?????? For those of you who actually read this blog, you’ll know that I’ve been working on renovating my kitchen. If you don’t read it,...
