Removing a Tiled Backsplash + Prepping Walls for New Tiles | One Room Challenge Week 3
We’re at the halfway point of the One Room Challenge, and I’m sharing a post that I desperately search for but couldn’t find: How to Remove a Backsplash and Prep the Walls for New Tiles! One of my most popular posts of all time is about how to install a subway tile backsplash. You can […]
Painting Oak Cabinets with Clay-Based Paint | One Room Challenge Week 2
Week 2 of the One Room Challenge and it’s all about painting my 90’s oak cabinets! Check out the before of my kitchen and design board HERE. There are many different ways to paint cabinets and many different types of paint to use. Some are more time consuming or involve a sprayer and lots of […]
The Kitchen Before + Project Updates | One Room Challenge Week 1
And so it begins, the 2018 Fall One Room Challenge! My last time participating was when I shared my daughter’s nursery in Spring 2017. You can check out the full reveal HERE. This time around, I’ll be sharing the remodeling journey of our Modern Eclectic Kitchen. I already have a full post about my initial […]
Perfectly Paired Knobs and Pulls
Cabinet hardware is often considered the jewelry of your kitchen. Simply changing out the hardware can completely transform your kitchen. With it being one of the most inexpensive ways to update your space, choosing the right knobs and pulls can be a daunting task. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite classic pairs of knobs […]
To DIY or Not | Wallpaper
Is wallpapering a task you can actual do yourself? Short answer: IT DEPENDS. Here’s a quick “Should You Wallpaper that Wall Already” Quiz: 1. Can you use a roller brush? 2. Are you wallpapering one wall with no windows or obstacles to cut around? 3. Have you ever hung wallpaper before? If you answered yes […]
Chippy Eclectic Side Table Makeover
Are you tired of my makeover posts yet? I sure hope not because this is my favorite one I’ve done in a long time! It all started at a yard sale when I was just given a little side table because it was too mangled to sell. The doors wouldn’t shut all the way, chunks […]
Black Trimmed Bathroom Mirrors | Getting the Look for Less
If there’s one thing that I’ve obsessed over in our current home, it’s black accents. From frames, to doors, and side tables, I’m just on a kick where I think everything looks good with a little black paint. It’s classic, chic, and so defining. Just think of it as mascara or eye liner. Black accents […]
Simple TV Corner Makeover | How I Hid the Cords
My favorite DIYs are the simple ones. The ones you can complete in just a few hours from start to finish and it really make an impact on a space. Who’s with me? This TV stand project is just one of several that I’ll be sharing in the next few weeks that will hopefully inspire […]
Going Dairy Free | My Daily Meal Guide + Pantry Staples
We grew up being taught that dairy was a vital source to grow big and strong, right? If that’s that case, then why are so many babies (and adults) sensitive to the protein in cow’s milk? I had this question, and many more, when I finally had an answer after finding blood in my colicky […]
Old Meets New Kitchen Design Board
I’m outside of my comfort-zone, yet it feels so right. The design process for this kitchen has challenged me to “just go for it”. Why not, right? That’s what everyone keeps telling me. I’ve coined the overall design of our galley kitchen as “Old Meets New”. There will be vintage touches with the lighting and color […]