a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
Renovation has started on my kitchen! We’re bringing the space down to the studs. Which is a lot of work, but also a great opportunity to add some customization. Lately, I’ve been noticing interior designers adding windows to interior walls. Like a window between a living room and kitchen. It’s a great way to add interest and let light in… Read More
In February I was asked to be a featured designer for the One Room Challenge. I jumped at the chance!!! Why? It means that I’d have the resources to redo a room I’ve been dreaming of tackling… My kitchen!!!!!! Yep- I’ll be making over my Utah kitchen and redoing everything! The floors, ceiling, cabinets, tile, almost EVERYTHING! Here’s my One… Read More
I’ve owned three houses and with all of them, a key step in customizing the space was painting the doors. As with all things DIY, I’ve slowly figured out the best way for how to paint a door and thought I’d share with you some tips and step by step instructions.
I have been having fun making little changes to my she shed. After I put up the window shelf, I couldn’t help thinking how pretty scallop trim would look above the window as a type of header. I decided to shop at an unlikely place for the trim- the Dollar Store. This project cost me $5 and I’m excited to… Read More
Well, I guess I should start this post by saying I made my seasonal move from Florida to Utah last week! And since I’m in Fairview Cottage, I thought I’d work on my She Shed! It has a BIG window, but I’ve always wanted a shelf in front of it to hold cut flowers. But first I had to figure… Read More
Last year I redid my main bedroom and after living with it awhile, I hated it. It was dark and heavy and felt oppressive. The truth is that I get depressed sometimes and this room didn’t lift me up. So, even though it was wasteful to remove the wallpaper, it had to come down. This isn’t just a main bedroom… Read More
