Budget Friendly DIY & Interior Decorating
Good morning, all! I hope you had a fantastic weekend! I traveled to east Texas to celebrate my grandmother's 100th birthday. Wow!! She's such an amazing woman, and I wish you could all meet her and know her. The drive to east Texas was about three hours each way, and road trips by myself are always a good time for me to think, plan, dream, contemplate, etc. So what's been on my mind lately? Contentment. I thoroughly enjoy writing … [Read more...]
|
Good morning, friends! I don't have a great DIY project for you today, or a roundup of inspiring ideas. I don't even have anything witty or entertaining to share. Today, I just have my thoughts to offer you. I'm 38 years old. (Did you know that about me?) Yep, 38. And yet I still find myself wondering what I want to do with my life when I grow up. I feel restless...conflicted...and confused. Is this normal? Don't most people have … [Read more...]
|
If you're a DIYer, you more than likely have at least one DIY procrastination story, right? (I'm hoping you answered "yes", and that I'm not alone here!!) Perhaps it was something that you built up in your mind to be a much bigger deal (and much more difficult) that it actually is, so you put it off far too long, only to realize that the solution was quick and simple? Well, after my last DIY procrastination situation, I've decided to add … [Read more...]
|
Good morning, all!! Welcome to 2012!!!! I absolutely love the start of a new year. For me, it's always a time of planning and dreaming. It's a fresh start. Speaking of goal-making, are you a "New Year's Resolution" kind of person? I am. I think no matter what a person does in life, whether they're a high-paid executive or a housewife, setting goals is crucial. Of course, goals can be established at any time of the year, but … [Read more...]
|
Well, I've about had my fill of "2011 Year In Review" stuff, so I thought I'd end 2011 on a random, non-decorating note. After all this time together, I know you know a lot about my decorating taste, my projects, etc., but you may not know much about me personally. So I've answered 45 questions that I'm sure you've all been anxious to ask me, but were too timid to ask. Okay, I'm totally joking. These questions contain a pinch of seriousness … [Read more...]
|
As many of you know, I’m in the process of making the big switch from Blogger to Wordpress (which is why things have been a bit slow around the ‘ole blog lately). While I’m working with the incredibly talented Shauna Callaghan, who is doing all of the technical and artistic stuff, one of the most time-consuming tasks on my part has been re-categorizing all of my posts. (I could kick myself for the haphazard way in which I’ve been … [Read more...]
|
Good morning, friends! Today is Thanksgiving here in the U.S.—a day of reflection and thankfulness. I have so much for which to be thankful. Way too many to list, in fact. But I did want to take some time to publicly give thanks for two things today. First, I am thankful for you—those of you who visit me day after day, checking in to see what I’m working on, or what projects I’ve finished, or to give your input when I have no … [Read more...]
|
Yes, I’m having an intervention…for myself. Let me start at the beginning. It’s no secret. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not exactly what you would consider an organized person. (Okay, those of you who do know me, please stop laughing. I know that’s the understatement of the year.) I love to make things look pretty on the outside, but I’m generally unconcerned about what lies behind closed doors. … [Read more...]
|
This is pretty much how I feel… After many, many weeks of working crazy long hours to finish John & Alice’s kitchen and family room, and being absolutely exhausted, then receiving news last week of Matt’s brother, and dealing with a grieving husband who already suffers from muscle weakness and fatigue which is only compounded many times over after a few of days of mourning… Well, I’m spent. I’m generally a deep sleeper … [Read more...]
|
This morning when I woke up, I had an e-mail waiting for me from my mom with this picture attached.That’s my brother, who is 14 years older than I am, in a very natural, clearly un-staged, non-posed photograph. :-D My mom guesses that this photo is from 1971. Yes, that’s 40 years ago.Now let’s look closely at the clock on the wall in the background, hanging on that gorgeous paneling.This is one of the very first DIY projects … [Read more...]
|
I'm a self-employed interior decorator-turned-blogger, and a DIY fanatic. I hope you enjoy your visit here at A2D! If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact me.
A gallery of DIY projects created by Kristi (with the occasional project from one of Kristi's clients or an A2D contributor).
A collection of amazing DIY projects created by other incredibly talented bloggers, from lighting projects to complete room makeovers and everything in between.
The A2D Photo Galleries are filled with beautifully designed rooms from talented interior designers, interior decorators, and home bloggers. You're sure to find inspiration here!
