I hope you don't mind, but I'm kinda veering off from my usual interior design/building project post. Today, I'm sharing something entirely different. Today, in light of the date, I'm sharing my story. Nine years ago today, our lives were turned upside down in the blink of an eye! I remember so much from that tragic day. It is forever engraved in my mind...July 9, 2011, a Saturday morning, sun ... continue reading...
In the blink of an eye–My story
How to Build the Pottery Barn Brooks Dining Table
Next to room makeovers, table builds are my happy place!! Unfortunately, I don't share them near as much as I would like. It's a post that takes a lot of time to put together and sometimes time just doesn't allow it. But this one I just couldn't put off! Over the last few weeks, I have built two of these. One for myself and one for a friend! This $2000 Pottery Barn Brooks Dining Table hack has ... continue reading...
Master Bathroom Makeover Final Reveal-One Room Challenge
It's final reveal time for the master bathroom!! Well, kinda! Due to some furniture build deadlines I've been up against, I haven't been able to completely knock out this One Room Challenge makeover yet. Once again, longest makeover ever! I'm so ready to hit this one out of the park, but this is not the week. :( But I promise, it is coming. In the meantime, let's see how far we've come. Here's ... continue reading...
How to Tile a Bathroom Floor-One Room Challenge
I laid tile for the first time!!! The One Room Challenge will force you out of your comfort zone!! Here we are in week 7!! One more to go!! I'm not sure why laying tile was such an intimidating project to take on, but I was so nervous. Primarily by the tile saw, which actually proved to be very easy to use and not scary at all!! Not that I'm an expert, by any means, but I thought I would share the ... continue reading...
Master Bathroom Makeover Flooring-One Room Challenge
Here we are, in week 6 of the One Room Challenge. After living in our home for 13 years, it was time! Time to update our master bathroom....Especially the flooring! Why would anyone put carpet in a bathroom? It has never made sense to me, and yet we lived with it for 13 years.... But not anymore. Last week I wrapped up my first tiling job EVER! To say I was a bit nervous to tackle this, is ... continue reading...
How to Paint Marble Countertops-One Room Challenge
In week four of the One Room Challenge, after spray painting my countertops, I decided to change things up even more! While on the search for marble countertops and knowing how expensive that would be, I stumbled across a product that would help me achieve my goal for a lot less money. Giani Marble Countertop Paint Kit. What an amazing product! My countertops went from this... To ... continue reading...
Master Bathroom Makeover Countertops-One Room Challenge Week 4
In week three of the One Room Challenge, I painted my countertops using spray paint!! And they turned out GREAT! I loved them! However, I also mentioned that I planned on changing them up. I found a product that makes your countertops look like real-marble-spent-a-fortune countertops! Only you don't have to spend a fortune to get the look of real marble! It is truly remarkable! Before we ... continue reading...
