Archive for March 2012
my scientific method for picking paint color
The time has come to pick paint colors for the basement family room as well as the laundry room. It should come as no surprise that I’m going with a neutral in the family room. Since the walls are mostly covered by the board and batten there will be just a small section of the…
Read Morewe are getting somewhere
As things speed along downstairs I thought I’d give a quick update. Board and batten is up, lights are working, outlets are in, plumbing is connected, in other words, we are almost there. The washer and dryer still have to be hooked up, the baseboard heat needs to be installed, one more doorway has to…
Read More{recycled} vase
The other day my sister handed me a candlestick that she didn’t know what to do with anymore. She had bought it as part of a pair but one broke. It was hard to find a candle that fit into the center section and looked awkward on its own. I told her I’d see what…
Read Morespring mantel and a winner
Even though the weather outside isn’t feeling much like spring I decided it is spring in my house. I love buying flowers for my home and one of my favorites are ranunculus. I purchased some for my mantel and added my spring touches. Robins eggs, driftwood and punches of color from the flowers bring that…
Read Moreboys closet tutorial
A while back I wrote about how I took the doors off to the closet in my boys room and put in an IKEA Expedit. I loved how it all looked except for one thing. Everything I had on the top shelf showed, as did the rod that ran across the entire closet. I needed…
Read Morethe magnetic hole in my basement
Since we had to do some plumbing work to add the washing machine and sink in the laundry room we had to expand the existing hole in the cement floor. This hole contained the run off pipes for the house. It was covered by a wooden board which we had put some furniture on top…
Read Moresurviving the mess of construction
{via Google} Although this shot is not of my house, it helps narrate the fact that I’ve come to a couple realizations and decision while we have construction going on. At first the dust and mess bothered me. Even though most of the mess is contained downstairs it does manage to make its way upstairs.…
Read Moreit's not just the basement that's changing..
Our home is a multi level home and has a unique layout. Walking in the front door you are on the front hall, living room, dining room, kitchen and three season porch level. Six steps up from the front hall are the two children’s bedrooms, the main bathroom, the master bedroom and master bathroom. Six…
Read Moreeye candy
In looking at different rooms I find I always zero in on the ones with a mix of styles. Usually one of these styles is the Industrial Chic look. The room below is the perfect definition. Pinterest Pieces that look like they have been salvaged, usually iron or steel are mixed in with everyday furniture.…
Read Moreblue bird chic giveaway
No. 29 Design has a new sponsor, Blue Bird Chic, with a beautiful etsy shop. Blue Bird Chic offers hand sewn items like camera cases and epi pen covers that really are a work of art. Each piece is beautiful, sturdy, and functional. Check out Blue Bird Chic’s blog as well! Blue Bird Chic has generously offered…
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