About Me:
I'm very eclectic and my interests span a broad range - from art and music to interior design and photography.
Favorite area of home improvement:
I like cleaning, organizing and sprucing things up, and anything crafty. But I especially like interior design and architectural details the most. My favorite styles would be Traditional, Shabby Chic and Eclectic.
Recent Activity
Spoiling the Dog! DIY Dog Bed {repurposed Dresser Drawer}
An old dresser drawer makes for a great dog bed. Just ask Rosie. Add a parasol for a bit of shade (and fun).
You'll never guess what's inside this cabinet..
Take a guess what's on the inside of this rustic piece. You'd probably never expect it. An old discarded cabinet takes on a whole new purpose.
The entire makeover can be seen at Recaptured Charm.
Creating a Built-In Look for Your Dishwasher
I recently painted my kitchen cabinets, and wanted to give the dishwasher a built-in look. We used beadboard and 1 x 4s to create a look that matches our cabinets. The top is hinged to allow access to the dishwasher controls.
Painted Honeybee Dresser
I transformed this little antique dresser that I scored at an auction in just a few hours with just a little paint, new hardware, and a few honeybees...
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DIY Painted French Bee Server From a Mismatched Buffet...
I was thrilled to do a project using graphics from the Graphics Fairy and have it featured on the DIY Graphics Fairy site.
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CommentedAnything that is antique brass never seems to go out of style. I just noticed the stencil too! ...»
Small bathroom remodel
We remodeled this small bathroom years ago. I still love it, and from what I've seen and read, it still seems to be in style.
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Chalk Paint... I had to try it! The homemade version.
With all the buzz about chalk paint, I had to give it a try. We had a scabby old dresser that didn't owe us anything. It seemed like a low risk adventure! We made a backplate out of an
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CommentedLooks like the project turned out great! Love the contrast between the knobs and white paint! ...»
How to clean your glass cooktop!
I love finding different uses for everyday items! So when I found out that I can use toothpaste that has baking soda in it to clean the burn marks on my glass stove top, I was excited. I
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17 Minutes 3.00 Easy
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How to Make an Old Couch New Again for $10
I may have mentioned a few - or a million - times how much I love my living room couch. Well, after two years of lovin', my beloved couch was starting to show some wear. The notorious
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