My original bedroom décor was definitely eclectic and dramatic. Although it was fun to look at, it was not cozy. I needed to change it into something more serene and calming without spending a lot of money. Click Next to see my eclectic to serene bedroom makeover. The Original Bedroom Here’s the eclectic room I…
If you’re looking for a small bathroom shelf that’s waterproof and looks beautiful, this glam DIY bathroom wall shelf may be just what you need. Made with aluminum flashing and crystal upholstery tacks, it’s both functional and beautiful. It doesn’t seem to matter how big your house is, or how much storage you already have,…
The second “bedroom” in my house is small (9 ½’ x 8 ½’) and needs to be a multi-functional room — guest bedroom, home office, party room, and storage area rolled into one. I already had a Murphy bed built into the wall (for the guest bedroom) and a desk (for the home office), but I was…
When I moved into my current house, I was thrilled because this was the first house I have ever owned with 2 full bathrooms. No sharing the shower with guests! I was so thrilled with having a second bathroom that I didn’t really notice how small it was. After I had lived with it for…
Continuing on through my journey of making my builder grade house not look like a builder grade house…the next room up was my guest bedroom. Since my mother often comes to help me with my projects, it seemed only fair that she should have a comfortable room to stay in while she’s here. Keep reading…
Every once in a while, I am looking for a pendant light and I find the perfect one…only to realize that it is supposed to be hard-wired and I want to be able to plug it in to an outlet. I used to continue my search trying to find the perfect plug-able pendant light until…
I have had many requests for the instructions on how to paint a gingham ceiling like the one that I did in my master bedroom and bathroom. This gingham pattern adds interest to the ceiling and looks so much like fabric that a lot of people ask if it is. Click Next to find the step…
This blue and white bathroom makeover demonstrates that a builder grade bathroom doesn’t have to look like one. Some paint, a new floor and upgraded fixtures can make all the difference.
This post doesn’t really have much to do with decorating, but it does have to do with solving a problem that keeps my pets safe and my house cleaner. And I thought if I had this issue some of you might, too: How to keep the cat from using the dog door. The issue was that…
Toile is one of my favorite fabric patterns ever! So when I was decorating my primary bedroom, I decided to go all out with a blue and white toile bedroom makeover just like a Paris hotel room I stayed in a few years ago. It’s such a dreamy, romantic room, I have to talk myself into getting out of bed.
If you have an old TV armoire that needs a new purpose, why not repurpose it into a stylish, organized and space-saving desk solution. This step by step tutorial will teach you exactly how to transform a TV armoire into a functional hidden desk for your workspace needs.
Pegboards are great organizational tools for everything from tools and gardening supplies to sewing and home office supplies. They can be cut into any shape and size to fit the location where you need them. The only issue with them (especially if you are planning to use one inside) is that they aren’t very pretty…