A2D Archives
The Winning Built-In Cabinet/Bookshelf Design
First of all, thank you so much for all of your input yesterday (and this morning) on my built-in cabinets and bookshelf wall in my living room!! Seriously, y'all are awesome!! I read every single comment, and mulled over your suggestions, and they were very helpful! Poor Version 2 only got … [Read More...]
Which Living Room Cabinet/Bookshelf Arrangement Works Best?
Happy Monday, y'all! I'm still trying to figure out exactly how I want to reconfigure the main cabinet/bookshelf wall in my living room. I'm starting to narrow down the possibilities, and I would love your input. (Pretty please!! :) ) Remember how my original cabinet design in the living … [Read More...]
Dreaming Of Home: Backyard Chickens And Amazing Chicken Coops
I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this a few (hundred) times. But one of the main reasons that Matt and I want to purchase the particular house we're hoping to buy is because it's in the city (I'm a city girl...can't stand the thought of living in the country), and yet it sits on a one-acre lot. ONE … [Read More...]
Living Room Makeover – The Demolition Begins
Okay, that's probably too strong of a word. Demolition usually brings to mind images of completely gutting a room. That's not what I'm doing here, but I am going to reconfigure the entire wall with the built-ins, so those all had to come out. And while I didn't get it all done yesterday, I did make … [Read More...]
My Living Room — What It Looks Like Today (And A Plan)
I've promised for a while now to show you how my living room looks today, so today's the day. I didn't do a lot of (or any at all) deep cleaning in here, so please overlook the layer of sawdust that seems to cover everything. :) You'll remember that my living room looked like this on the day … [Read More...]
On A Personal Note: Diet, Weight Loss, M.S., And More…
Happy Monday, all! Well, is it safe to show my face around here now after my little prank last Monday? :-D To clarify, yes it was a joke. I'm not going anywhere, at least not for the foreseeable future. I have way too many exciting projects coming up that I'll want to share with y'all!! … [Read More...]
Essential DIY Tools – Sewing Machine
When it comes to essential DIY tools, a sewing machine is definitely at the top of my list. And before you say, "Oh, I don't know how to sew," let me assure you, you can learn. Sewing machines seem to intimidate so many DIYers, but once you learn the basics (mainly how to thread the machine), you … [Read More...]
Closing The Doors On Addicted 2 Decorating (and Life After Blogging)
Friends, it is with a heavy heart that I announce that I'll be closing the doors on Addicted 2 Decorating at the end of this month. Believe me, this wasn't a decision I made lightly. In fact, I've been contemplating it since the end of last year. I have been blogging now for six years, and … [Read More...]
Dreaming Of Home — Stone And Cedar Shake Exteriors
I may not have a definite design plan for my condo living room yet, but when it comes to the house that we hope to buy this year, I have plans galore. I daydream about it all the time. I've even dreamed about it at night on a few occasions. And on some days, it consumes my mind. Yesterday … [Read More...]
What Are Your Best Spring Cleaning Tips?
Alright y'all, it's truth time. I'm in desperate need of your best spring cleaning tips. Whatever you've got. If it's something you've pinned onto Pinterest, lemme have it. If it's a post you've written on your own blog, give me the link. If you use a super duper amazingly strong and … [Read More...]
Living Room Makeover – The Awful (And Awfully Boring) Before
Well, the time has come. It's time for me to get on the ball with my living room makeover! I finished up my whirlwind bathroom makeover, took a couple of weeks off of DIYing to rest up, and now it's time. Generally when I start a room makeover, I have some grand vision in my head of what … [Read More...]
Essential DIY Tools — Electric Sander
I had quite a time deciding what my #2 recommendation for essential DIY tools would be (my first, without question, is a miter saw), but after looking around my condo, and looking through the projects that I've done, there's no question that my second recommendation would be... An Electric … [Read More...]
Do Neutral Houses Really Sell Faster?
I've heard it a thousand times, as I'm sure you have also. If you want to put your house on the market, you need to paint everything neutral. Do you think that's true? My answer is yes...and no. I have a theory, and I'm putting my hope into my theory being correct. You see, we're … [Read More...]
20-Day Small Bathroom Makeover – Before and After
My small bathroom makeover is finished, and I made my goal of getting it finished in 20 days!! (That's 20 working days, not 20 calendar days.) And I packed this bathroom full of small bathroom design ideas, all done on a budget. The "before" bathroom was full of … [Read More...]
Bathroom Makeover Day 19 & 20: How To Make An Extra Long Shower Curtain With Pleated Ruffle Accents
The last piece of my bathroom makeover puzzle is now finished and in place, so today I'll show you how to make this extra long shower curtain with the pleated ruffle (pluffle :) ) accents. The main part of the shower curtain is actually a queen size flat sheet. Since most fabrics are 60" … [Read More...]
Bathroom Makeover Day 18: Shower Curtain Design & Progress
I was so certain that I'd have my shower curtain done by today, but it just didn't happen. Part of the reason is that I spent (wasted) probably two good hours just still trying to decide what the heck I wanted to do. I would try something, not like it, unpin everything, and start over. I … [Read More...]
How Should Power-Tool-Using DIYers Handle Less-Than-Understanding Neighbors?
Are you a power-tool-using DIYer like I am? If so, do you have any neighbors that are less than tolerant of your noise? If so, I'd love to know how you handle it. I've lived in my condo for 6.5 years now, and in that time, I've never once had a neighbor complain about my power tool noise. I try … [Read More...]
Bathroom Makeover Day 17: Floral Hand Painted Floor Cloth
Yesterday, I finished up one more big project for my bathroom makeover. I made a floral hand painted floor cloth. You have no idea how hard it was for me to not do stripes. Stripes are my go-to design for projects like this. They have great impact in a room, and they're incredibly easy to … [Read More...]
How To Make Cheap & Easy Chunky Scrap Wood Shelves
One more bathroom project I did last weekend was making some chunky shelves made from scrap wood that I had left over from last summer's elevated garden bed project. If you'll remember, I made my wood vanity countertop out of cedar fence pickets, and since I just happened to have some leftover … [Read More...]
Bathroom Makeover Day 16: DIY Flower Vine Artwork Made With Drywall Mud
My bathroom makeover is moving right along. This weekend, I got some shelves made and installed over the toilet (which I'll share with you later), and I got some artwork done for my one blank wall. I wanted something simple, and something that incorporated all of the colors in the bathroom … [Read More...]
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