Our girls' shared bedroom has come a long way since we first moved in. See how its design and makeover has slowly evolved over the past year.I shared the evolution of this ... Read more >>>
DIY Lighted Marquee Numbers
Create DIY large lighted numbers to celebrate any birthday or anniversary using dollar store foam boards and cafe lights.The fundraiser at my kids' school was celebrating ... Read more >>>
How to Make a Pink Tub Look Cool
Small updates can make a big difference in making your 1950s pink tub and tile look and feel like it's supposed to be there! I'm sharing how I updated our bathroom without tearing ... Read more >>>
1950s Kitchen Renovation Ideas
We're getting ready for a kitchen renovation, so I'm sharing a before tour of what our 1950s kitchen looks like now. And check out my design plans to see what we're changing during ... Read more >>>
Waterproofing Vertical Masonry Wall
Moisture can wreck havoc on painted bricks. But applying a simple masonry waterproofer prior to painting can eliminate that headache! ... Read more >>>
Stripping Paint from Bricks
It's hard to stop peeling paint! But you can eliminate paint all together. Here's how I stripped the peeling paint from our brick steps and then sealed them to prevent slipping. ... Read more >>>
DIY Double Batten Accent Wall
Enhance a short fireplace or short walls by creating a vertical accent wall treatment that tricks the eye and makes your space feel larger.I love a good accent wall. You ... Read more >>>
Wire Shelf Pantry Makeover
Update the basic wire shelf in your pantry by covering it with plywood! Just a few materials and a few hours of your time and the headache you have every time you use your pantry ... Read more >>>
Adding Function and Style to Our Family Room
Modern Updates to a 1950s Living Room How we took our blah, blah, bland family room and transformed it over a few days into a bright, modern and functional place to hang out with ... Read more >>>