Studio Tour
My studio has evolved quite substantially. It resides in the third bedroom in the “South Wing,” as I have affectionately named this half of the house. This room started as an office for both my...
View ArticleTool Closet Makeover
Sharing another nugget from my house today! There was this coat closet in our house that was inconveniently located in the center of the house instead of off the front door, as any normal coat closet...
View ArticleRedesigned Rast Dresser (Ikea Hack)
When I created the concept for my tool closet makeover, I knew I needed small drawers to hold all the small screws and bits required for a well-outfitted tool closet. The idea of apothecary style...
View ArticleDIY Architectural Salvage Tiles
How I wish I could score on some real salvage tin tiles! But since I could not, I devised a way to make the look using embossed wallpaper. You may recognize the title image from my Photography Styling...
View ArticlePowder Room Tour
Everyone, please step into my brand spanking new powder room! This room is so special to me primarily because we fought so hard to add it to our home. The building and development department at the...
View ArticleHow To Make Mirrors Look Antique
I recently added a powder room to my home. When I designed it, I wanted the space, small as it was, to be something special. I love doing closets with interesting details and style, and in my opinion,...
View ArticleDIY Paper Poppies
I know it doesn’t seem like I’ve been doing anything because I haven’t posted anything here in awhile, but I swear I’ve got a million projects around the house. Something always seems to come up to...
View ArticleThe Floral Crown Tutorial
One of the many delights we inherited when we bought this house was the single vine of jasmine in our backyard. During the redesign of our exteriors, the landscaper found a new home for this jasmine...
View ArticleThe Perfect Stripes Tutorial: How To Paint Stripes Perfectly Every Time
Don’t you hate when you try to paint stripes, they yield horrible results? The colors bleed out no matter how well you’ve taped. I’ve tried all the painter’s tapes out there (even the really “good...
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