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2021 (24)

04/14/2021 -- Fifteen Nature-Inspired Wall Murals & Wallpaper (Options For Our Master Bathroom)
04/12/2021 -- My Finished Hallway Floor (Color Match New Hardwood Flooring To Match Original Flooring)
04/07/2021 -- Hallway Flooring Progress (And Disaster)
04/05/2021 -- A BIG Project On The Horizon!
03/29/2021 -- Our Huge (Back Yard) Oak Tree Is Gone!
03/26/2021 -- A Hellish Week And A Hospital Stay
03/16/2021 -- Three Flooring Issues (I Could Use Your Input)
03/12/2021 -- Metal & Glass Side Table Makeover (Music Room Progress)
03/11/2021 -- When Dreams And Budgets Collide (Just A Slight Change Of Plans)
03/08/2021 -- DIY Frosted Front Door With House Numbers
03/04/2021 -- My Inspiration & Plan For A Colorful Home Gym
03/01/2021 -- Home Gym — The Current View & The Plan
02/22/2021 -- A Few New Music Room Purchases (So It Can Be Finished Sooner Than Later)
02/16/2021 -- Considering IKEA Pax Wardrobes For My Studio Storage
02/12/2021 -- I Can’t Decide On A Front Door (Interior) Color — Three Options
02/11/2021 -- My New Amazing Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner (An Unsolicited Review)
02/09/2021 -- Living Room Progress – Floral Pillows (How To Sew A Pillow Cover With Zipper)
02/03/2021 -- Our Living Room Fireplace Through The Years — From The Beginning To Present
02/02/2021 -- Living Room Update – No More Puddled Curtains
01/28/2021 -- Two Wall Design Patterns (Free Downloads) — Guest Bedroom Flowers and Original Entryway Branches & Birds
01/26/2021 -- Guest Bedroom – Finished! (Before & After)
01/18/2021 -- A New Year, A New Strategy
01/05/2021 -- 2020 Year In Review
01/04/2021 -- A Sad Goodbye And A Good Riddance To 2020

2020 (88)

12/11/2020 -- The Clouds Have Parted, The Sunlight Is Back
12/04/2020 -- A Few Steps Forward
12/01/2020 -- One More Month
11/09/2020 -- Heartbroken (R.I.P., Peeve)
10/23/2020 -- Lamp Makeover & Framed Wall-Mount TV Finishing Details
10/19/2020 -- I Think I May Have Been Crazy
10/15/2020 -- DIY Framed Full Length Mirror
10/09/2020 -- Easy DIY Acrylic Artwork (Guest Bedroom Progress)
10/07/2020 -- One Closet Finished, One To Go
10/05/2020 -- Finished Guest Bedroom Bedding (Plus, What’s Left To Do To Finish This Room)
10/02/2020 -- Guest Bedroom Bedding Progress and Pillow Fabric Options
09/25/2020 -- A Peek At The Guest Bedroom Bedding (and How I Salvaged A Big Mistake)
09/18/2020 -- Would You Ever AirBNB A Room In Your Home?
09/16/2020 -- A Few Guest Bedroom Updates
09/14/2020 -- Dresser Makeover – Before & After (A Dark Stained Dresser Painted Blue)
09/11/2020 -- All Of My Favorite Paint Project Products — From Primer To Paint
09/10/2020 -- Random Guest Bedroom Updates: Amazon Inconvenience, Mattress Comparisons, and a New Dresser
09/09/2020 -- Small DIY Writing Desk — Finished! (Stained & Waxed)
09/08/2020 -- How To Build A Small DIY Writing Desk With Drawer – Part 1
09/03/2020 -- Guest Bedroom — Second-Guessing The Bed Decision
09/01/2020 -- Converting Wall Sconces From Hardwire To Plug-In
08/28/2020 -- Guest Bedroom — Furniture and Fabric Selections
08/27/2020 -- DIY Painted Hardwood Floor – Offset Striped Design – Finished!
08/20/2020 -- Turn A Corded Floor Lamp Into A Cordless Lamp
08/18/2020 -- How To Resize And Frame Canvas Artwork
08/17/2020 -- DIY Painted Hardwood Floor – Offset Striped Design – Part 1
08/13/2020 -- Reader Question: How Would You Handle This Window?
08/11/2020 -- Guest Bedroom Progress — The Painting Is Finished!
08/07/2020 -- New Living Room Artwork & Accessories
08/03/2020 -- Guest Bedroom Updates: Ceiling Fan, Floor Decision, and Bedside Tables
07/23/2020 -- Living Room Updates — Purple Chairs & New Ceiling Light Fixture
07/21/2020 -- Guest Bedroom Progress: Trim and More Trim
07/17/2020 -- To Buy, To Build, Or To Remake
07/14/2020 -- Guest Bedroom Wall Mural – Finished!
07/13/2020 -- DIY Hand Drawn Floral Line Drawing Wall Mural (Part 1 – Progress)
07/10/2020 -- Guest Bedroom Walls — Trim or No Trim?
07/08/2020 -- Guest Bedroom Progress (Plus A Sneak Peek At My Purple Chair)
07/06/2020 -- Two Failed Wall Mural Attempts
07/01/2020 -- Wallpaper Is Out, Hand-Painted Mural Is In
06/24/2020 -- Living Room Selections — Chairs and Ceiling Light
06/19/2020 -- New Living Room Chair Options (Most Under $500!!)
06/15/2020 -- Five Inexpensive Ways To Update Your Kitchen (Ideas I’ve Used In My Kitchen Remodels/Makeovers)
06/08/2020 -- Trying To Get Motivated
06/01/2020 -- So, How’s This “New Normal” Treating You?
05/04/2020 -- My Mom’s Finished Kitchen — Before & After
04/06/2020 -- Refinishing Wood Furniture With…Mayonnaise? Yes!
03/30/2020 -- DIY Kitchen Countertop — Installing New Laminate Over Old Laminate
03/25/2020 -- Mom’s Kitchen – Cabinet Doors Installed, Countertop Underway
03/19/2020 -- My Favorite YouTube Artists & Makers To Inspire You
03/17/2020 -- Mom’s Kitchen – We Finally Have Paint On The Cabinets!
03/13/2020 -- Mom’s Kitchen — All Of The Prep Work That Will Pay Off Huge In The End
03/10/2020 -- Mom’s Kitchen — This Project Just Got Much Bigger
03/09/2020 -- My Mom’s Kitchen Progress (Plus, My Amazing Mom!)
03/06/2020 -- Guest Bedroom — Wallpaper Samples Arrived!
03/05/2020 -- Cabinet Doors vs. The Rain, Round 2
03/02/2020 -- Studio Options – Open Shelves, Bookshelves, or Closed Cabinets
02/27/2020 -- Three Awesome Women Who Inspire Me (Fearless Tool-Wielding Women Who Create And Build)
02/25/2020 -- My Mom’s Kitchen — The Magic Of Making Old Grout Look New Again
02/22/2020 -- C.O.P. Week 6 — Quick and Easy Bathroom Organization
02/21/2020 -- Fifty Amazing & Colorful Floral And Watercolor Wallpapers
02/20/2020 -- Color Inspiration – Small Bathrooms That Pack A Punch
02/18/2020 -- Exterior Window Progress
02/13/2020 -- Color Inspiration – Green Kitchen Cabinets
02/12/2020 -- How A “No Dishwasher” Decision Has Turned Into A Whole Kitchen Makeover
02/10/2020 -- New Living Room Chandelier Options
02/08/2020 -- C.O.P. Week 5 – Kitchen Edition (DIY Kitchen Utensil Drawer Dividers)
02/07/2020 -- Hallway Floor Install — Almost Finished! (Plus, An Obvious Lesson Learned)
02/06/2020 -- Color Inspiration: Give Me All The Pink!
02/05/2020 -- Hallway Hardwood Flooring Install Progress (Plus A Few Installation Tips From A DIYer)
02/04/2020 -- Guest Bedroom Accent Wall Options
02/03/2020 -- Reader Survey Insights (Here’s Who You Are)
02/01/2020 -- C.O.P. Week 4 – The Week I Fell Off The Wagon Completely
01/31/2020 -- Guest Bedroom Closets – Basic Build Finished!
01/30/2020 -- Help Me Get To Know YOU!
01/27/2020 -- Master Bathroom Demo Day!
01/25/2020 -- C.O.P. Week 3 – Good Habits & Demo Ready
01/24/2020 -- Home Gym Flooring Options
01/21/2020 -- Guest Bedroom Progress & Plans
01/20/2020 -- Why I Don’t Need Or Want A Dishwasher (A Visual Demonstration)
01/18/2020 -- C.O.P. Week 2 — It’s Harder Than I Thought
01/17/2020 -- Be Sure To Remember The Middle
01/15/2020 -- Music Room Updates – Teal Bookcases & A Chandelier Swap
01/11/2020 -- C.O.P. Week 1 – A Massive Purge, A Clean House
01/10/2020 -- Music Room Bookcases – Three Options (Opinions, Please!)
01/08/2020 -- For My Fellow Slobs, Pack Rats & Procrastinators…
01/06/2020 -- My Tree Trimming Service Nightmare
01/03/2020 -- My 2020 Word Of The Year
01/02/2020 -- 2020 Master List of Home Goals

2019 (139)

12/25/2019 -- The Next Keto Challenge, A Year Without Sugar, and a Month Of Carnivore
12/23/2019 -- 2019 In Review (How’d I Do On Those Goals?)
12/16/2019 -- DIY Edge Grain Plywood Herringbone Coffee Table
12/13/2019 -- Remodel Progress — A Smaller Hallway, A Squared Up Bathroom, And More!
12/11/2019 -- My #1 New Year’s Resolution
12/09/2019 -- On Hold, With A Major Change Of Plan
12/07/2019 -- Bedroom and Hallway Remodel Progress!
12/06/2019 -- 2020 Desk Calendar (Plus, The Easiest DIY Project You’ll Ever See Me Do!)
12/02/2019 -- My Etsy Store Is Open!
11/27/2019 -- Remodel Progress! (Plus, The Closet Mystery Solved)
11/22/2019 -- Living Room Coffee Table Sneak Peek (Work In Progress)
11/20/2019 -- Pink Living Room Curtains!
11/19/2019 -- Our Remodel Begins! (Plus, Some Serious Sticker Shock)
11/15/2019 -- Resin Petri Sale Preview
11/14/2019 -- Cloud Effect Acrylic Pour Painting (Plus, A Super Cheap Alternative To Floater Frames For Canvases)
11/11/2019 -- Random Updates: Pink Drapery Fail, Work Table Upgrade, Cooper’s Mystery Ailment, and More!
11/06/2019 -- Change Of Plans — Goodbye To Matt’s Gaming Room, Hello To A Home Gym
10/31/2019 -- I Found Teal Tile!! (And Other Bathroom Details)
10/30/2019 -- My First Building Project Video! (And Thoughts On Vulnerability And Insecurity)
10/28/2019 -- Second Studio Work Table Is Finished! (50 Square Feet Of Awesomeness)
10/25/2019 -- New Wide Angle Studio Pictures (Studio, Back Entry, Storage Room + Bathroom)
10/23/2019 -- Testing Five DIY Resin Tile Ideas For Our Master Bathroom
10/22/2019 -- The Bedroom-To-Bathroom Conversion Is On!
10/21/2019 -- Studio Half Bathroom – A Video Tour
10/18/2019 -- The Finished Studio Bathroom – Before & After
10/15/2019 -- New Living Room Rug + Wide Angle Photos
10/11/2019 -- The Many Faces Of My Living Room
10/10/2019 -- New Sofa, New Living Room Layout
10/09/2019 -- The Countdown Is On!
10/04/2019 -- Studio Cabinet Options
10/02/2019 -- Bathroom Wall Progress (And A Multi-Color Ombre Spiral Square Demonstration — VIDEO)
09/30/2019 -- Half Bath Progress — And Tackling The Most Dreaded Project
09/27/2019 -- Half Bath Progress — The Tile Is Finished!
09/25/2019 -- Half Bath Progress — New Mirror, Crown Molding, and Trim
09/24/2019 -- Half Bath Progress — A Slow But Solid Start
09/23/2019 -- Studio Half Bathroom – Countdown To Completion (Bringing Back The Daily Progress Accountability)
09/20/2019 -- A Personal Update And An Invitation
09/19/2019 -- Studio Bathroom Back On Track! (New Quartz Countertop Installed)
09/17/2019 -- Living Room Changes Coming!
09/16/2019 -- DIY Coasters (Or Tiny Artwork) Using Ceramic Tiles, Alcohol Ink, and Resin
09/13/2019 -- My Revised (And More Realistic) Outdoor Projects Goals
09/12/2019 -- My Aging Eyes Revisited — Frustration and Dwindling Options
09/10/2019 -- How To Wood Fill, Sand, Caulk, and Paint Trim — My Process and Preferred Products [VIDEO TUTORIAL]
09/09/2019 -- Best Solution(s) For Creatives’ Aging Eyes? (I’d Love Your Input!!)
09/06/2019 -- DIY Acrylic, Gold Leaf and Resin Serving Tray [VIDEO]
09/03/2019 -- Studio Lighting Is Up!
08/30/2019 -- The Finished Studio Work Table!
08/29/2019 -- Laminate Table Top Success (Mostly) & A Change Of Heart
08/26/2019 -- Phase 1 Bedroom & Bathroom Remodel – The Cost + DIY vs. Hiring Out
08/22/2019 -- Large DIY Craft Room Cutting Table — Part 1
08/20/2019 -- Master Bathroom Tile Options — My Preliminary Search
08/19/2019 -- White DIY Resin Bathroom Countertop Update (Major Disappointment)
08/15/2019 -- The Master Bathroom Layout Decided
08/14/2019 -- Simple DIY Curtains & A Finished Studio Back Entry
08/12/2019 -- Exterior Pocket Doors — Are Those A Possibility?
08/09/2019 -- Half Bathroom — Where I Left Off
08/06/2019 -- Studio Back Entry Progress (All The Big Projects Finished!)
08/01/2019 -- A New Month, A Fresh Start
07/22/2019 -- Dining Chair To Office Desk Chair Mini Makeover
07/17/2019 -- Studio Back Entry Progress (And Why I Yelled At A Contractor)
07/10/2019 -- Bedroom, Bathroom, and Workshop Plans
07/08/2019 -- Time To Reassess and Regroup
07/03/2019 -- From Carport To Workshop (Hopefully)
07/01/2019 -- Resin Bathroom Countertop, Take 2 (Stone Coat Countertops vs. ArtResin)
06/25/2019 -- Q & A With Kristi [VIDEO]
06/20/2019 -- Planning The Most Important Thing In My Studio
06/18/2019 -- My Finished DIY Writing Desk
06/17/2019 -- How To Build A Simple DIY Writing Desk
06/14/2019 -- Little Progress, Lots Of Frustration
06/10/2019 -- First The Bedroom-To-Master Bathroom Conversion, Then The Addition
06/08/2019 -- If You Paint Your Hardwood Floor, Beware Tannin Bleed Through
06/07/2019 -- My Finished DIY Whitewashed Red Oak Hardwood Floors
06/05/2019 -- How I Trim My Windows And Doors (Easy DIY Window Casings With No Miter Cuts!)
06/04/2019 -- You Can Buy My Wallpaper! (Plus, A Few Studio Details)
06/03/2019 -- Studio Wallpaper Is Up! (Plus, Tips For Installing Spoonflower Wallpaper)
05/31/2019 -- Whitewashed Studio Floor Progress
05/29/2019 -- Black And White Painted Chevron Floor Design
05/27/2019 -- DIY Whitewashed Red Oak Studio Floor – Part 1
05/24/2019 -- Major Studio Progress!
05/20/2019 -- So, I Had A Crappy Weekend (In The Most Literal Sense)
05/17/2019 -- Testing Whitewash Finishes On Red Oak Hardwood Flooring
05/16/2019 -- Studio Hardwood Flooring: Stained Or Whitewashed?
05/14/2019 -- The Studio Has Flooring!
05/13/2019 -- Finally Over The Hump
05/09/2019 -- Half Bath Progress — Tile, Wainscoting, Window Casing, and a Color Change
05/07/2019 -- My Six DIY Countertops (Pros and Cons Of Each, and How They Rank For Kitchen Countertops)
05/06/2019 -- DIY Custom Color Wall Tiles (In Any Color You Could Imagine)
05/03/2019 -- DIY Bathroom Vanity – Finished!
05/01/2019 -- Bathroom Details: Black Wainscoting or White Wainscoting?
04/29/2019 -- DIY MDF Bathroom Countertop For An Undermount Sink
04/26/2019 -- DIY Bathroom Vanity With Turned Legs – Part 1
04/23/2019 -- Vanity Progress, Floor Finish Decision, and Why I’m A Quitter
04/22/2019 -- Bathroom Vanity Options: Traditional Or Modern?
04/19/2019 -- One Room Challenge, Week 3 – Everything Plus The Kitchen Sink
04/16/2019 -- Bathroom Vanity Light Makeover – From Plain To Custom
04/11/2019 -- One Room Challenge, Week 2 – Bathroom and Back Entry Progress
04/10/2019 -- DIY Geometric Ombre Square Spiral Wall Design – Finished!
04/07/2019 -- One Room Challenge, Week 1 — Half Bath & Back Entry
04/05/2019 -- DIY Geometric Wall Design – Part 1
04/03/2019 -- A Peek Into My Creative Process
04/01/2019 -- Studio Flooring (Plus A Home Depot Money Saving Tip)
03/29/2019 -- Flooring Frustration & Floor Plan Fixes
03/27/2019 -- About The Addition (Master Bedroom, Laundry Room and Family Room)
03/26/2019 -- Half Bathroom Wall Design Options
03/21/2019 -- New Studio Wallpaper Design (And A Few Other Updates)
03/20/2019 -- Electrical Basics – Wiring A Basic Single-Pole Light Switch
03/18/2019 -- New Entry Light Fixture, Flooring Option, and Half Bathroom Wall Inspiration
03/15/2019 -- Back Entry Wall Color, Studio & Back Entry Lighting Selections, And More
03/13/2019 -- My Electrical Scare (Plus, How To Rewire A Pendant Light)
03/12/2019 -- The Studio Has Lights! (Ultra Thin LED Recessed Lights)
03/11/2019 -- Studio Painting Progress And A Slight Change Of Plans
03/07/2019 -- Electrical Basics – How To Wire An Electrical Outlet
03/06/2019 -- Studio Progress — An Amazing Back Entry Transformation!
03/04/2019 -- The Search For Studio Lighting
03/01/2019 -- Studio Progress – We Have Drywall!
02/26/2019 -- Studio Progress — Electrical, HVAC and Spray Foam Insulation
02/21/2019 -- A Color-Coded House Map — What’s Done, What’s In Progress, What’s Left To Do, and What Will Be Demolished
02/20/2019 -- Two Moments Of Indecisiveness
02/19/2019 -- Here’s Where We’re Headed
02/15/2019 -- Less Doing, More Hiring Out
02/13/2019 -- Throwing In The Towel (With My Aching, Swollen Hand)
02/12/2019 -- Electrical Wiring Basics Part 2 – Wiring A Circuit
02/08/2019 -- Happiness Is…Color
02/07/2019 -- Studio Cabinet Color Options
02/05/2019 -- A Clean Start
01/31/2019 -- A Little Progress, A Lot Of Vision
01/30/2019 -- A New Call For Accountability
01/28/2019 -- Colorful Small Bathroom Makeover
01/24/2019 -- Bathroom Makeover Progress – Painted Tile, New Wall Color, and Improved Resin Artwork
01/22/2019 -- DIY Shadow Box Frame (And My Artwork Fail)
01/18/2019 -- You Have To Be You, Wonderfully You
01/17/2019 -- DIY Colorful Shower Curtains (In A Watercolor Floral Fabric)
01/15/2019 -- A Few Previews – Custom-Made Baskets, Wallpaper Sample, Colorful Floral Shower Curtain, and More
01/11/2019 -- How To Refinish Pine Wood Countertops
01/09/2019 -- How To Create Your Own Custom Wallpaper Pattern (With Virtually No Artistic Ability Required)
01/07/2019 -- An Addition To My 2019 House Goals (My Hallway Bathroom…Again)
01/04/2019 -- Pantry Remodel Follow-Up: Video Tour, Under Cabinet Lighting, Etc.
01/03/2019 -- My Finished Butler’s Pantry Remodel – Before & After
01/02/2019 -- 2019 Master List Of Home Goals

2018 (161)

12/31/2018 -- 2018 Home Goals Report Card (How’d I Do On Those Goals?)
12/20/2018 -- Almost Finished! (And Dealing With The Residual Mess Of Remodeling)
12/19/2018 -- Pantry Progress — An Incredibly Productive Day!
12/18/2018 -- Pantry Progress — Ten Down, Two In The Works, Eight To Go
12/17/2018 -- Pantry Progress — Slow and Steady
12/16/2018 -- Pantry Progress — One Big Project Crossed Off The List
12/15/2018 -- Pantry Progress — Five Items Crossed Off The List!
12/14/2018 -- Back To The Pantry (And A Need For Accountability) [VIDEO]
12/12/2018 -- LED Tape Lights Outdoors (Installing New Front Porch Lighting)
12/05/2018 -- DIY Pull-Out Shelves For Pots And Pans Organization
12/03/2018 -- My Kitchen Organization Plan (I’m Becoming Addicted 2 Organization!)
11/29/2018 -- DIY Pull-Out Slotted Drawer For Cookie Sheets, Pizza Pans, Cutting Boards, Etc.
11/28/2018 -- New Macro Photography Print Collections
11/27/2018 -- Kitchen Organization – DIY Tiered Spice Drawer Insert
11/26/2018 -- A Sprint To The Finish Line
11/21/2018 -- Pantry Storage Progress — What’s Done And What Still Needs To Be Done
11/16/2018 -- I’ve Hit The Dreaded “90% Finished” Point In The Pantry
11/14/2018 -- My Final DIY Blind Corner Storage Solution In The Pantry
11/12/2018 -- How I Built My Lower Base Cabinets And Drawers In The Pantry
11/09/2018 -- DIY Floating Corner Shelves For The Pantry
11/08/2018 -- One Room Challenge, Week Six: So Close, And Yet So Far Away
11/05/2018 -- How To Paint A Refrigerator (Or In My Case, An Upright Freezer) — Before And After
11/01/2018 -- One Room Challenge, Week Five: The Reality Of The Situation (All I Need Is A Miracle)
10/31/2018 -- Pantry Cabinet Paint Color – Purple Or Teal?
10/30/2018 -- Pantry Cabinet Progress — Drawers, Pull-Out Shelves, and Really Vibrant Tiles
10/26/2018 -- My Finished DIY Butcherblock-Style Countertop Made From Red Oak Hardwood Flooring
10/25/2018 -- One Room Challenge, Week Four: Gauging My Pantry Progress (What I’ve Done, What’s Left To Do)
10/24/2018 -- Pantry Options – Cabinet Paint Colors and Countertop Stains
10/23/2018 -- DIY Butcherblock Style Countertop Made From Red Oak Solid Hardwood Flooring – Part 1
10/22/2018 -- The Pantry Is Back On Track (New Lights, A Square Wall, Trimmed Cabinets, and Tile Progress)
10/18/2018 -- One Room Challenge, Week Three — A Pretty Significant Setback In The Pantry
10/16/2018 -- Pantry Cabinet Progress — The Finalized Layout
10/15/2018 -- Two Things (One Product And One Process) That Have Changed My DIY Life
10/12/2018 -- The Print Shop Is Open! (Art Prints Of Colorful And Mesmerizing Macro Photography For Sale)
10/11/2018 -- How To Make Marbled Resin and Alcohol Ink Wall Tiles (Video)
10/08/2018 -- Macro Resin Petri Photography Artwork
10/05/2018 -- My Pantry Freezer — Form Over Function, or Function Over Form?
10/04/2018 -- One Room Challenge, Week 1: The Pantry Plan
10/02/2018 -- Backsplash Tile Experiment #2 (Much Better This Time!) – Resin and Alcohol Inks
10/01/2018 -- My Backsplash Experiment – DIY Marbled Resin Subway Tiles
09/27/2018 -- A Tiny Bit Of Pantry Progress — My Freezer Decision
09/25/2018 -- It’s Crunch Time
09/24/2018 -- How To Get A Matte Or Satin Finish On Resin
09/22/2018 -- The Personal Stuff: A New Furry Family Member, More Keto Info, and What I’m Listening To
09/21/2018 -- Fabric Selections For Living Room Chairs (And My Crazy Loveseat Idea)
09/20/2018 -- Music Room Updates (And A Redo That Didn’t Need To Be Redone)
09/18/2018 -- DIY Rolling Miter Saw Table With Expandable Support Side Wings
09/17/2018 -- I’ve Made A Studio Flooring Decision (and Purchase)!
09/12/2018 -- How To Make Resin Petries [Video]
09/11/2018 -- Studio Flooring Option: Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)
09/07/2018 -- The Personal Stuff: Matt, Diet, Cooper and What I’m Listening To
09/06/2018 -- More Porch And Exterior Projects In Progress And Planned
09/05/2018 -- My Finished Front Porch Steps And Railings
09/02/2018 -- A Clearer Head and A New Plan
08/27/2018 -- I’m Tired. I’m Frustrated. And I Want To Walk Away.
08/24/2018 -- Building The Front Porch Steps – Part 3 – Adding The Porch Step Railing
08/23/2018 -- Building The Front Porch Steps – Part 2 – Treads, Risers, and Stain
08/20/2018 -- Building My Front Porch Steps (The Box Method) – Part 1 – Building The Basic Frame
08/17/2018 -- How To Add Wire Mesh Grille Inserts To Cabinet Doors (The Easy And Inexpensive Way)
08/16/2018 -- My Finished Entryway – Before and After (and All Of The In-Betweens)
08/14/2018 -- Living Room Chairs and Two Fabric Options
08/10/2018 -- How To Upholster A Striped Skirted Ottoman
08/07/2018 -- How To Make An Easy DIY Wood Stool (Or A Base For An Upholstered Ottoman)
08/06/2018 -- How To Build A DIY Console Table (It’s Finished!)
08/03/2018 -- We Have A New Front Sidewalk!
08/01/2018 -- DIY Six-Drawer Console Table With Lower Shelf – Part 2 – The Completed Basic Build
07/30/2018 -- DIY Six-Drawer Console Table With Lower Shelf – Part 1
07/27/2018 -- DIY Wall Sconce Shades (Made From Cardboard Mailing Tubes)
07/26/2018 -- Out With The Old (Sidewalk), In With The New!
07/24/2018 -- Magnolia Market Wood Serving Tray Makeover – From Country To Modern
07/23/2018 -- My Brother And Me — A Dynamic Duo
07/19/2018 -- If You Could Spend A Weekend At My House…
07/17/2018 -- Exterior Progress: Shutters Installed On The Stone Side Of The House
07/13/2018 -- In The Studio: Layered Resin Landscape and Resin Petri Dishes
07/12/2018 -- Driveway and Sidewalk Decisions (Visualized In Spray Paint)
07/11/2018 -- At The Halfway Point (A Mid-Year House Goals Progress Report)
07/09/2018 -- Front Sidewalk Design: Straight Or Curved?
07/06/2018 -- My Finished Tongue-and-Groove Haint Blue Porch Ceiling
07/05/2018 -- An Exciting Studio Design Development
07/02/2018 -- My First Experience With Pouring Resin (And A Few Tips I Learned Along The Way)
06/29/2018 -- Progress Report: Carport and Front Porch
06/28/2018 -- Why The Heck Can’t I Finish A Room?!
06/27/2018 -- An Artwork Switcheroo and Haint Blue Revisited
06/25/2018 -- Four Fabric Options For My Music Room Chairs
06/22/2018 -- The Huge Oak Tree Can Stay…For Now
06/21/2018 -- How To Create A Wallpaper Or Fabric Design From A (Very Simple!!) Acrylic Painting
06/20/2018 -- What Is A House With “Good Bones”? Here’s What I Was Looking For…
06/19/2018 -- Carport Progress: Rafters & Roof Design (And How The New Ties Into The Old)
06/18/2018 -- Front Porch Ceiling Progress (Plus, Haint Blue vs. White Porch Ceilings)
06/15/2018 -- Entryway Wall Version 4.0 — Dark Purple Accent Wall With A Greek Key Border
06/12/2018 -- Music Room Progress: The Walls Are Finally Finished!
06/11/2018 -- How To Clean An Area Rug The Fun Way! (Hint: Get Out Your Power Washer)
06/08/2018 -- The Half-Finished Project Challenge: Two Down (Entryway Credenza and Frame)
06/06/2018 -- New Concrete: To Stain or Not To Stain?
06/05/2018 -- Large Textural Pixel Artwork (a.k.a., The Most Insane Project I’ve Done To Date)
06/04/2018 -- Carport Progress: We Have A Ramp!
05/25/2018 -- My Half-Finished Project Challenge
05/23/2018 -- Updates: Carport, Studio, and Cooper
05/21/2018 -- In The Studio: Liquid Acrylic Pour Paintings #1-6 (Plus, The Inaugural Use Of My Acrylic Pour Table)
05/17/2018 -- Spring 2018 Video Back Yard Tour
05/16/2018 -- The Carport: The Good News And The Bad News
05/15/2018 -- How To Make A Table For Creating Fluid Acrylic Painting (To Keep The Mess Contained!)
05/11/2018 -- Floral Wallpaper and Large Scale Floral Mural Options For My Studio
05/10/2018 -- My Artwork, My Dream, and My Fears
05/09/2018 -- Pretty And Bold Ideas For My Studio
05/08/2018 -- Wiring The Studio, Part 1 (Electrical Basics – Circuit Breaker Panels, Circuits, and More)
05/07/2018 -- My Studio: It’s Clean And Ready For Electrical (A General Plan Review)
05/04/2018 -- Sometimes My Procrastination Pays Off (Big, Exciting Progress On The Horizon!!)
05/03/2018 -- The Current State Of My Studio (The Reason For My Procrastination) [VIDEO]
05/02/2018 -- My Biggest Decorating Mistake (And My #1 Favorite Room Photo On Instagram Right Now)
05/01/2018 -- April Progress & May Goals
04/30/2018 -- Studio Exterior Progress — Shutters Installed!
04/28/2018 -- DIY Triple Layer Scalloped Mirror
04/24/2018 -- The Most Important Thing You Could Ever Learn From Me And My Blog
04/20/2018 -- Colorful Orange Lamp Makeover (Plus A Few Entryway Plans)
04/17/2018 -- Faux Flowers For Window Boxes? (Could You? Would You?)
04/16/2018 -- DIY Board and Batten Shutters (Decorative Non-Functioning Shutters Made From PVC Boards)
04/13/2018 -- Slow Week, Slow Progress
04/09/2018 -- DIY Greek Key Trim Curtains (Video: Create A Greek Key Design With Twill Tape Or Ribbon)
04/06/2018 -- A Living Room Drapery Sneak Peek + A Cooper Update (Some Mystery Behavioral Issues)
04/04/2018 -- The Middle Is The Worst, But Will Later Be The Most Encouraging (And Why You Should Take Lots Of Pictures Of Your Remodels)
04/03/2018 -- Exterior Shutters – Decisions, Sticker Shock and Why You Should Make Your Own
04/02/2018 -- March Progress & April Goals (Readers’ Choice — Exterior Projects or Pantry?)
03/30/2018 -- Friday Randomness — Shutters, a Proper Introduction, and a PSA
03/29/2018 -- Spring 2018 Video House Tour
03/28/2018 -- Three Past Projects Revisited — How Have They Held Up Over Time? (Concrete Kitchen Countertops, Wood Bathroom Countertop & Wood Bathtub Skirt)
03/27/2018 -- How To Make A Simple DIY Shadow Box Frame For Large Artwork
03/26/2018 -- The Finished Studio Door Portico (Plus, One More Coral Door)
03/22/2018 -- My Mom’s Brilliant Front Porch Idea (Is It Worth The Cost And Effort?)
03/21/2018 -- Finished Front Porch Columns (And A Few New Photos Of The Front Exterior)
03/19/2018 -- My Big Porch Column Mistake, How I Fixed It, and What I’d Do Differently If I Were Starting From Scratch
03/16/2018 -- Porch Skirting Options – Paint, Lattice or Stone?
03/15/2018 -- How To Wrap Front Porch Posts (Turn Skimpy Front Porch Posts Into Pretty Columns) – Part 1
03/13/2018 -- Finished Front Porch Floor (Wood Front Porch Built Over Existing Concrete Porch)
03/09/2018 -- Porch Progress — Critter-Proofing + Installing The Porch Boards (Finally!!)
03/08/2018 -- New Porch Roof Trim & Porch Column Options
03/07/2018 -- More Front Porch Progress (Building A Wood Porch Over An Existing Concrete Porch)
03/02/2018 -- February Progress & March Goals
03/01/2018 -- Colorful 3D Rainbow Gradient Pinwheel Artwork
02/26/2018 -- Artwork On My Mind
02/16/2018 -- Wood Front Porch Progress – Part 2
02/13/2018 -- Covering An Existing Concrete Porch With Wood – Part 1
02/12/2018 -- A Few Random Updates — Porch Ideas, Studio Update, Etc.
02/07/2018 -- Here’s The Part You Didn’t See (On Being Bold, Taking Chances & Being Okay With Mistakes)
02/06/2018 -- The Finished Hallway Remodel – Before & After
02/05/2018 -- Why I DIY, Reason #15 (I Hate Getting Ripped Off)
02/01/2018 -- January House Goals Progress
01/31/2018 -- My Hallway Cabinet Is FINISHED!!
01/29/2018 -- Porch Balustrades (Porch Railings): Heights, Designs & Building Codes
01/26/2018 -- Front Porch Progress (No More Sagging Roof!)
01/25/2018 -- Fireplace Makeover (Plus My Paint Color Trial and Error)
01/22/2018 -- The Happiest Front Door On The Block (My Cheerful Coral Front Door)
01/19/2018 -- Music Room Stenciled Walls Update
01/18/2018 -- Living Room Fireplace Color — White Or Gray?
01/17/2018 -- My Vision For My House Exterior
01/16/2018 -- My Freshly Painted House Exterior (Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray Exterior)
01/15/2018 -- New Breakfast Room Pocket Door – Painted, Trimmed & Finished
01/10/2018 -- My Completely Refinished Spinet Piano
01/08/2018 -- New Hallway Bathroom Vanity Paint Color
01/05/2018 -- Hallway Artwork Framed & Hung (Watercolor Chapel & Colorful Geodes)
01/03/2018 -- 2018 Master List of Home Goals

2017 (154)

12/22/2017 -- 2017 Year In Review (How’d I Do On That “To Do” List?)
12/19/2017 -- Second-Guessing My Living Room Drapery Fabric Decision
12/13/2017 -- Fabric Decisions For The Living Room
12/11/2017 -- Winding Things Down
12/05/2017 -- Custom Watercolor Artwork For My Hallway (Without Any Actual Watercolor)
12/01/2017 -- Artificial Indoor Plants? Yes, Please!
11/29/2017 -- Very Simple DIY Console Table With Turned Wood Columns
11/28/2017 -- Living Room Update — New Furniture & The Progress So Far
11/27/2017 -- New Living Room Artwork — Gallery Wall Of Bird Illustrations
11/20/2017 -- Stripes In The Hallway! (Plus, How To Paint Perfect Stripes On The Wall)
11/17/2017 -- A Quick Hallway Update
11/16/2017 -- Trading Spaces Is Returning. Your Thoughts? Here are mine…
11/14/2017 -- My Search For Entryway Lighting
11/10/2017 -- My Living Room Buying Spree
11/08/2017 -- The Ultimate Source For FREE Botanical (and Bird, and Butterfly, and Many More) Illustration Collections
11/07/2017 -- Hallway Trimmed Out & New Bathroom Vanity Color Options
11/03/2017 -- My New Obsession — Embroidered Indian Sari Trims
11/02/2017 -- My New Living Room Rug Is Here (And It’s Amazing!)
10/31/2017 -- Closer To The Finish Line – Hallway Doors Trimmed Out
10/27/2017 -- Here’s What I’ve Been Up To This Week…
10/20/2017 -- My Little Spinet Piano – Completely Stripped And Restained
10/18/2017 -- Piano Progress
10/17/2017 -- Another Piano, Another Color Decision
10/12/2017 -- The Price Of Improper Planning (And Why My Hallway Cabinet Is Torn Apart)
10/11/2017 -- Hallway Interior Door Paint Color Final Selection
10/09/2017 -- New Solar Tube In The Hallway
10/04/2017 -- Hallway Lighting Catastrophe (Plus My Final Five Semi-Flush and Flush Mount Lighting Choices)
10/03/2017 -- DIY Hallway Cabinets – All Painted And (Practically) Finished!
09/29/2017 -- Designing A Wheelchair Accessible Master Bathroom
09/28/2017 -- My “DIY vs. Hire Out” List
09/25/2017 -- Pantry Details – My Solution For Blind Corners In Lower Cabinets
09/22/2017 -- DIY Fail & Paint Color Options
09/20/2017 -- Hallway Progress
09/18/2017 -- Simple DIY Cabinet Doors (Make Cabinet Doors With Basic Tools)
09/15/2017 -- Easy and Inexpensive DIY Modern Frames For Artwork
09/14/2017 -- When To DIY & When To Hire Out — How Do You Decide?
09/13/2017 -- DIY Hallway Cabinets – Part 1
09/12/2017 -- Hallway Wall Options
09/11/2017 -- It’s Hallway Week!
09/06/2017 -- Organizing My 18-Drawer Tool Chest
09/05/2017 -- Finalized Pantry Plans
09/01/2017 -- August Progress & September Goals
08/24/2017 -- Painting Kitchen (And Bathroom) Cabinets – Pros & Cons Of Four Different Methods I’ve Personally Used
08/22/2017 -- Entryway Artwork – Fluid Acrylic Abstract Triptych
08/18/2017 -- Vaulted Ceiling Options
08/17/2017 -- Entryway Credenza Makeover – From Distressed To Refined
08/15/2017 -- Devising An Electrical Plan – My Step-By-Step Process
08/14/2017 -- Garage-To-Studio Conversion & Siding: How Much Has It Cost So Far?
08/11/2017 -- (I’m Hoping) You Can’t Keep A Good DIYer Down
08/04/2017 -- The Full Frontal — Then And Now
08/02/2017 -- Six Inspiring House Exteriors (and My Potentially Shocking Final House Color Choice)
08/01/2017 -- July Progress & August Goals
07/31/2017 -- Stoned No More
07/28/2017 -- Lessons Learned: My Tips For Working With A Contractor
07/26/2017 -- Painted Stone Exteriors
07/25/2017 -- Figuring Out My Stone/Siding Exterior (What Do I Do With All Of That Stone?!)
07/24/2017 -- DIY Portico – Part 2 – Finishing The Ceiling & The Roof
07/21/2017 -- New Studio HVAC — What I Chose And Why (And The New Design Challenges It Brings)
07/20/2017 -- How To Build A Small Portico Above A Door – Part 1 – The Basic Frame
07/19/2017 -- New Windows and a Slight Change In Plans
07/17/2017 -- The Framing Is Finished! (Studio “Before” and “Now” Comparison Pictures)
07/14/2017 -- Studio HVAC Options – Central Heat & Air vs. Ductless Mini Split
07/13/2017 -- Studio Vaulted Ceiling, Ridge Line, and Decisions Made
07/12/2017 -- Porticoes and Awnings
07/11/2017 -- Studio Progress — It Looks Like A Room Now!
07/07/2017 -- Garage-To-Studio Progress – Week 1
07/06/2017 -- Studio Flooring Options
07/03/2017 -- June Progress & July Goals
06/30/2017 -- The Finalized Studio Plans (Windows, Doors, Cabinets, Floor Plan, Etc.)
06/29/2017 -- It’s All About The Windows (Two or Three?)
06/27/2017 -- Entryway Credenza, Take Two
06/22/2017 -- A New Credenza For The Entryway
06/21/2017 -- Music Room Walls With Stenciled Trellis Design
06/19/2017 -- Music Room Walls Progress – Stenciled Trellis Design
06/16/2017 -- Music Room Walls – Trellis Or Zebra? (You Decide, I Paint)
06/14/2017 -- Entryway Progress & Decorating Options
06/13/2017 -- It Really Is Okay To Change Your Mind. I Promise!
06/12/2017 -- A Peek At The Entryway Grasscloth Accent Progress (Plus, How To Hang Grasscloth Very Easily)
06/09/2017 -- My Finished-For-Now Kitchen: From Kelly Green To Teal (Before & After)
06/07/2017 -- Decisions, Decisions! Windows, Doors & Exterior Finishes
06/05/2017 -- A Few (Tentative) Decisions — Music Room, Hallway & Studio Walls
06/01/2017 -- May Progress & June Goals
05/30/2017 -- All For The Love Of A Child
05/26/2017 -- My Finished Breakfast Room – Before & After
05/25/2017 -- DIY Range Hood Cover – Finished!
05/24/2017 -- Garage-To-Studio Conversion Update
05/22/2017 -- Original Artwork (by me!) + Super Easy DIY Modern Framing
05/19/2017 -- My New Magical Breakfast Room Wall Sconces
05/18/2017 -- DIY Upholstered Dining Room Bench (Finished!) – How To Upholster The Seat
05/16/2017 -- DIY Upholstered Dining Room Bench – How To Build The Frame
05/15/2017 -- Easy (Painted!) DIY Greek Key Accent Pillows
05/12/2017 -- My Kitchen & Pantry Appliance Conundrum Solved (For The Most Part)
05/09/2017 -- A Little Breakfast Room Accessorizing (Plus, Proof I’m On The Right Track Now)
05/04/2017 -- Custom DIY Frame For Wall-Mounted TV – Finished!
05/03/2017 -- How To Build An Easy DIY Custom Frame For A Wall Mounted TV – Part 1
05/01/2017 -- April Progress & May Goals
04/28/2017 -- A Little Breakfast Room Voodoo (Repainted Buffet)
04/27/2017 -- Breakfast Room Progress — New Rug, Finished Curtains and Finished Peninsula
04/26/2017 -- Please Get Your “Should” Out Of My Decorating
04/25/2017 -- IKEA Ritva Curtains Customized With Contrast Edge Band, Pompom Trim and Pinch Pleats
04/21/2017 -- Finally, The Perfect Grasscloth! (Now Where To Use It?)
04/18/2017 -- My Freshly Painted Teal Kitchen Cabinets
04/17/2017 -- Breakfast Room Curtains – Stripes Or Trellis?
04/14/2017 -- Kitchen Cabinet Progress — So Close To Being Finished!
04/12/2017 -- My New Favorite Water-Based Polyurethane Over Paint!
04/10/2017 -- Teal Kitchen Cabinet Progress (Plus, Cabinet Hardware – Black or Brass?)
04/05/2017 -- DIY Wood Range Hood Cover – Some Adjustments For Safety + More Progress
04/04/2017 -- How To Build A Custom Wood Range Hood Cover – Part 1
04/03/2017 -- March Progress & April Goals
03/31/2017 -- Studio Update — Prep Work, Start Date and a Few Details
03/30/2017 -- My FINISHED Refinished Concrete Countertops (Clear Coated With Polyurea)
03/29/2017 -- Refinishing My Concrete Countertops – Part 2 of 3
03/27/2017 -- My Piano Is Finally Home (Goodbye Huge Yellow Piano, Hello Little Spinet)
03/24/2017 -- Refinishing My Concrete Kitchen Countertops – Part 1 of 3
03/22/2017 -- Pantry Doors Finished – Bifold Closet Doors Installed As French Doors
03/21/2017 -- More Green Cabinets In My Future
03/20/2017 -- Lessons Already Learned This Year
03/17/2017 -- Breakfast Room & Kitchen: Four Random Updates
03/16/2017 -- The Best Paint Sprayer For Kitchen Cabinets (Plus Tips On Getting A Beautiful Finish)
03/15/2017 -- Hammering Out Some Details For My Studio
03/14/2017 -- Pantry Door Color, Breakfast Room Curtains, and More…
03/13/2017 -- New Pantry Doors – Part 1
03/09/2017 -- Breakfast Room – Decorating On My Mind
03/08/2017 -- Beautiful New Woven Shades In My Breakfast Room & Living Room
03/06/2017 -- Falling Into Old Habits — The Rabbit Trail That Keeps Me From Making Progress
03/03/2017 -- Teal Kitchen Cabinet Sneak Peek (Plus, A Few Cabinet Painting Tips)
03/02/2017 -- Three General Range Hood Cover Options For My Kitchen
03/01/2017 -- Breakfast Room Dining Table Makeover
02/28/2017 -- February Progress & March Goals
02/27/2017 -- Breakfast Room Dining Chair Makeover – From Neutral To Colorful
02/24/2017 -- My Meeting With The Contractor (And How These Big Projects Are All Going To Work)
02/22/2017 -- My Preliminary Carport and Workshop Plan
02/20/2017 -- Exciting House News — A Change In (Floor) Plans
02/17/2017 -- Breakfast Room – All Trimmed Out & Painted (and Ready For Decorating!)
02/16/2017 -- Dining Table Goals
02/15/2017 -- Breakfast Room — All Trimmed Out
02/10/2017 -- A Gray Paint Color That I Actually Like! (Plus, White Curtains Inspiration)
02/09/2017 -- Breakfast Room Progress, Cabinet Paint Color Decision & More…
02/07/2017 -- Welcome To My Madness
02/03/2017 -- Waterlox vs. Polyurethane For Hardwood Floors
02/02/2017 -- January Progress Report & February Goals
02/01/2017 -- My Newly Refinished Red Oak Hardwood Floors
01/31/2017 -- The Hardwood Floor Refinishing Adventure Continues – Tip For Getting A Gorgeous Finish
01/30/2017 -- Adventures In Staining My Red Oak Hardwood Floors (Products & Process)
01/26/2017 -- Refinishing My Hardwood Floors – Sanding Progress
01/20/2017 -- The Dam Is About To Break Wide Open
01/18/2017 -- Two Questions (A Request For Your Input)
01/17/2017 -- Testing Minwax Stain Colors For My Red Oak Hardwood Floor
01/16/2017 -- My Niece’s Bedroom Makeover – Before & After
01/13/2017 -- An Easy & Inexpensive Way To Update Flush (Flat Panel) Interior Doors With Molding
01/12/2017 -- Rethinking My Hardwood Floors
01/11/2017 -- DIY Framed Personalized Fabric-Covered Bulletin Board
01/05/2017 -- DIY Hand Painted Framed Full-Length Mirror
01/04/2017 -- The 2017 Master List of Home Goals

2016 (159)

12/23/2016 -- And That’s A Wrap! (A Look Back At 2016)
12/22/2016 -- My New Full Lite Front Door (Plus Three Ideas For Privacy With A Glass Front Door)
12/21/2016 -- Breakfast Room Windows All Trimmed Out
12/20/2016 -- My “New” Thrift Store Sofa (And My Plans For Making It Beautiful)
12/16/2016 -- Let’s Talk About Glass Front Doors!
12/15/2016 -- What Are Your Thoughts On A Dining Table With Bench Seats?
12/14/2016 -- And The Winning Living Room Paint Color Is…
12/13/2016 -- Six Living Room Paint Color Options
12/12/2016 -- Pantry Lighting (Plus, Adapting A Flush Mount Light For A Slanted Ceiling)
12/09/2016 -- A Race To The Finish Line — Five Goals In Fifteen Days
12/08/2016 -- She Picks Up A Prybar And A Hammer And Then…UNBELIEVABLE!
12/07/2016 -- My Tentative Plan For Built-In Storage In The Breakfast Room
12/06/2016 -- A Peek At My New Living Room Draperies
12/02/2016 -- Four Random Things – Draperies, Dining Chairs, Rugs, Etc.
12/01/2016 -- Living Room Progress – New Fireplace Color & Chandelier
11/30/2016 -- Deciding On Woven Roman Shades (Plus A Peek At My New Fireplace Paint Color)
11/29/2016 -- Gray Fireplace Fail
11/28/2016 -- Clever (and DIYable) Ways To Hide A Flat Screen TV
11/23/2016 -- Awesome Consignment Store Find – Chairs For The Music Room
11/22/2016 -- New Living Room Drapery Fabric and Color Palette
11/21/2016 -- Sneak Peek Of My New Kitchen Cabinet Colors
11/18/2016 -- Searching For The Perfect Velvet Sofa
11/16/2016 -- Kitchen Countertop Update
11/15/2016 -- From Dining Room To Living Room…Again
11/14/2016 -- How To Fill Wood Grain On Oak Cabinets Before Painting
11/11/2016 -- Surprise! They’re Not White! (My New Upper Kitchen Cabinet Color)
11/08/2016 -- Two More Countertop Options: Epoxy Countertops and Polyurea Coatings
11/07/2016 -- My Concrete Countertops Two Years Later (And My Plan To Fix Them)
11/03/2016 -- Breakfast Room Walls – I’m Finally Getting My Grasscloth Wallpaper (Plus, How To Measure For Wallpaper)
11/02/2016 -- Putting Together My Whole House Plan
10/27/2016 -- And The Kitchen Cabinet Color Winner Is…
10/26/2016 -- New Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color Inspiration
10/25/2016 -- I’m At A Crossroads
10/24/2016 -- Testing New Kelly Green Paint Colors (For My Kitchen Cabinets)
10/21/2016 -- Random Decorating Decisions
10/18/2016 -- Breakfast Room & Pantry – From Then To Now
10/14/2016 -- Breakfast Room & Pantry Progress – Electrical & Drywall
10/12/2016 -- Decisions, Decisions!
10/11/2016 -- Freezer Choices – Frost Free vs. Manual Defrost (And Where To Put Them)
10/07/2016 -- Pantry Design Details
10/05/2016 -- Pantry Design – The Corners Have Me Stumped
10/04/2016 -- Breakfast Room/Pantry Hardwood Flooring Installed! (Plus A Couple Of Installation Tips)
10/03/2016 -- Breakfast Room Lighting Possibilities
09/30/2016 -- Breakfast Room Progress – Front Exterior Wall Rebuilt + New Windows Installed
09/27/2016 -- Breakfast Room/Pantry Hardwood Flooring Installation Progress
09/26/2016 -- Black & White Patterned Floors
09/22/2016 -- You Have To Start Somewhere (But You Just Have To Start)
09/21/2016 -- Walk-In Pantry Progress – New Back Wall + New Window
09/19/2016 -- How Is This Wall/Room Still Standing?
09/15/2016 -- Pantry Window Framed & Other Updates
09/13/2016 -- Walk-In Pantry Progress – The Wall Is Framed
09/09/2016 -- My Three (Distinct Yet Often Overlapping) Design Personalities
09/07/2016 -- Breakfast Room Progress – Plywood Subfloor Installed Over Concrete Slab For Nail-Down Solid Hardwood Flooring
09/06/2016 -- The Pecan Tree Is Gone!
09/02/2016 -- New Plan Of Attack – Remodel And Then Decorate
08/31/2016 -- Breakfast Room & Pantry Progress [Video]
08/29/2016 -- What Regular Home-Related Tasks Do You Hire Out?
08/24/2016 -- Breakfast Room Ceiling (It’s Very Good News!) – [VIDEO]
08/22/2016 -- I Have A Level Breakfast Room Floor! (Leveling A Concrete Floor With A New Layer Of Concrete) [VIDEO]
08/19/2016 -- I May Have Found My People
08/17/2016 -- Things Are Finally Happening (We Have An Insulated Attic!)
08/11/2016 -- I’m Done Waiting
08/09/2016 -- Walk-In Pantry Essentials (And Breakfast Room Update)
08/05/2016 -- Double Pedestal Dining Tables (That I Actually Like!)
08/03/2016 -- Which Dining Table Should I Use?
08/02/2016 -- The Great Purge
07/29/2016 -- Breakfast Room — Floor News + Design Decisions
07/27/2016 -- Things Are Moving Along…Slowly
07/25/2016 -- Moving Forward On The Breakfast Room, Pantry, and More!
07/20/2016 -- Moving On To The Hallway
07/18/2016 -- Final Dining Table Decision (Plus, The Worst Product I’ve Ever Used)
07/15/2016 -- Our Break In Scare (And Thoughts On Home Security)
07/13/2016 -- Decisions, Explanations & a Discussion (On Loans, Remodeling, and Social Issues)
07/12/2016 -- Rethinking Area Rugs For Dining Rooms
07/11/2016 -- Get The Look For Less: Five High End Dining Chair Styles You Could Create Yourself
07/09/2016 -- DIY Upholstered Wingback Dining Chair – Finished! (How To Upholster The Frame, Part 2)
07/06/2016 -- The Main Benefit Of Building Your Own Dining Chairs (and Tackling Other Decorative DIY Projects)
07/05/2016 -- DIY Wingback Dining Chair – How To Upholster The Frame (Part 1)
07/01/2016 -- DIY Wingback Dining Chair – How To Build The Chair Frame
06/29/2016 -- Entryway – Before & After
06/28/2016 -- Plans & Dreams
06/24/2016 -- DIY Black & White Striped Accent Pillows – One Fabric, Two Ways
06/22/2016 -- Dining Chair Makeover – From Cane Back To Fully Upholstered With Tufted Back and Skirt
06/20/2016 -- Dining Chair Makeover – From Cane Back To Tufted & Skirted (Part 1)
06/13/2016 -- Personal Update
05/31/2016 -- A Blogging Haitus
05/26/2016 -- How To Strip Paint, Stain & Polyurethane From Furniture (My Top Tips)
05/25/2016 -- Back To The Dining Table…Again
05/23/2016 -- Fluid Acrylic Abstract Painting + Simple Modern DIY Frame
05/20/2016 -- Finished Roman Shade and Finished Hardwood Floor Refresh
05/19/2016 -- Celebrating The Journey (DIY Is Supposed To Be Fun!)
05/18/2016 -- How To Make A Fully Operational Roman Shade
05/17/2016 -- Favorite Art & New Favorite Artists
05/16/2016 -- Black Kitchen Countertops
05/13/2016 -- A Strange Week Ends With A New Car
05/10/2016 -- Mini Floor Refinishing Project
05/06/2016 -- Needing Some Privacy (Roman Shades or Cellular Shades?)
05/05/2016 -- Time To Address My Hardwood Floors (Paint Overspray, Paint Spills, Scratches, Etc.)
05/04/2016 -- DIY Black & White Horizontal Stripe Draperies (Lined & Pinch Pleated) – Finished!
05/02/2016 -- My Top Suggestions For Beautiful, Professional-Looking Draperies
04/29/2016 -- My Big Splurge Of The Year
04/27/2016 -- DIY Black & White Horizontal Striped Draperies – Part 1
04/25/2016 -- Six Monogram Options For My Dining Chairs
04/22/2016 -- My Favorite Online Fabric Resources For Home Decor Fabrics
04/21/2016 -- Embroidered & Monogrammed Dining Chairs
04/19/2016 -- Why I Blog (Revisited)
04/18/2016 -- My Dining Room Fabric Selections (And How I Plan To Use Them)
04/14/2016 -- Lamp Makeover – From Floor Lamp To Table Lamp
04/12/2016 -- Coral, Green & Black Fabrics – Possibilities For Dining Room Chairs
04/11/2016 -- DIY Antiqued Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror
04/07/2016 -- Dining Room & Entryway Details – The Rest Of My Plan
04/06/2016 -- Entryway Progress – Black Buffet & Finished Mural Wall
04/01/2016 -- Hand Drawn Birds & Butterflies Entryway Wall Mural – Finished!
03/30/2016 -- Hand Drawn Bird & Branch Entryway Wall Mural – Part 1
03/29/2016 -- Farmhouse Table Goes Glam
03/28/2016 -- A New Plan, A New Wall Color
03/25/2016 -- Know When To Walk Away
03/24/2016 -- My Plan To Build My Own Fully Upholstered Host Chairs (Dining Chairs)
03/22/2016 -- Coral Curtains?
03/21/2016 -- Change Of Plans – Black Table, Green Chairs
03/18/2016 -- My Finished DIY Farmhouse Dining Table
03/16/2016 -- Dining Chair Makeover Options
03/15/2016 -- My New DIY Farmhouse Dining Table – Part 1
03/14/2016 -- My Steal Of A Deal – Dining Table With Three Leaves And Eight Dining Chairs For $51
03/11/2016 -- What Color Is Best For Garage Doors?
03/09/2016 -- Curb Appeal – Beautiful Brick Sidewalks
03/08/2016 -- Prepping For Exterior Paint (Plus, Updated Exterior Photos)
03/07/2016 -- Sprucing Up The Exterior — It All Starts With A New Mailbox
03/04/2016 -- Yellow Paint Samples For The Exterior Of My House
03/03/2016 -- My Search For Dining Chairs
03/02/2016 -- My Finished Dining Room Walls
02/29/2016 -- Progress On Dining Room Walls (Still Not Finished…But So Close!)
02/26/2016 -- Paint Sprayers, Painting Stone & Exterior Paint Colors
02/24/2016 -- Dining Room Walls – Three Paint Options
02/22/2016 -- Dining Room & Entryway Progress
02/18/2016 -- The Perfect Front Yard Landscaping
02/17/2016 -- Curb Appeal DIY Projects I Plan To Tackle This Spring/Summer
02/15/2016 -- Artificial Grass Lawn (Would You Ever?)
02/11/2016 -- When To Splurge, When To Save (How Do You Decide?)
02/10/2016 -- Dining Room Draperies & Walls (Narrowed Down To Two Options)
02/09/2016 -- Dining Room Crown Molding Progress, Problems & Solutions
02/04/2016 -- How To Stain Pine A Warm Medium Brown While Minimizing Ugly Pine Grain
02/02/2016 -- DIY Semi-Flush Ceiling Light For My Music Room – Finished!
02/01/2016 -- DIY Semi-Flush Ceiling Light For My Music Room – Part 1
01/28/2016 -- My Life As An Interior Decorator vs. My Life As A DIYer
01/27/2016 -- Conclusion: I Just Don’t Like Light Neutral Paint Colors (Except White!)
01/25/2016 -- The Perfect Dining Table For My Dining Room (And My Plans To Build It)
01/22/2016 -- How To Build A Quick And Easy Fireplace Overmantel
01/21/2016 -- Beautiful Dark Gray & Black Fireplaces
01/20/2016 -- Fireplace Overmantel Design Options For My Dining Room
01/19/2016 -- Dining Room Window Trim Progress
01/15/2016 -- Dining Room Chandelier Disappointment
01/14/2016 -- Hiring Pros + Four Decisions Made
01/13/2016 -- Yellow Piano In A Black & White Music Room
01/11/2016 -- Window Treatment Options For My Dining Room
01/08/2016 -- My Finished-For-Now Music Room
01/06/2016 -- Do Door Casings And Window Casings Need To Match?
01/05/2016 -- Music Room – Black Walls Preview
01/04/2016 -- Looking Back, Planning Forward

2015 (180)

12/17/2015 -- Updates & Answered Questions
12/14/2015 -- An Important DIY Skill – Learning To Hide Mistakes
12/11/2015 -- DIY Pocket Door Bookcases – Finished!
12/10/2015 -- Slowly But Surely
12/09/2015 -- My Essential DIY Power Tools List (Revised 12-2015)
12/04/2015 -- Music Room Progress (and What’s Left To Do)
12/03/2015 -- Hallway Design Options (Built-In Hall Trees & Planked Walls)
12/02/2015 -- My Finished Music Room Ceiling (Painted Wood Plank Ceiling)
12/01/2015 -- Why I’m Okay With Redoing Projects (Over and Over and Over Again!)
11/30/2015 -- Crown Molding Made Easy
11/20/2015 -- Music Room Walls — Solid Black Or Stenciled?
11/19/2015 -- Music Room Bookcase Design Change And Ceiling Progress
11/18/2015 -- Music Room Pocket Door Bookcases – Basic Build Complete
11/17/2015 -- Music Room Pocket Door Bookcase Progress
11/16/2015 -- My Big Idea For The Music Room
11/13/2015 -- Cheap Barn Door Hardware (The Real Thing!)
11/11/2015 -- My Finished Stationary French Door Panels
11/09/2015 -- Music Room Walls: To Wainscot Or Not?
11/06/2015 -- Music Room Lighting Options
11/05/2015 -- Stationary Built-In French Door Panels (French Doors Used As Interior Sidelights) – Basic Build
11/04/2015 -- My Big Project Do Over – The Problems And The Solution
11/03/2015 -- Inspired & Motivated!
10/29/2015 -- Running Out Of Steam
10/27/2015 -- Windows & Wallpaper
10/26/2015 -- 20+ Ways To Repurpose Old Windows (Upcycled Window Projects)
10/23/2015 -- I Have New Dining Room Windows!
10/22/2015 -- Music Room Ceiling Progress
10/20/2015 -- My Search For The Perfect Front Door
10/19/2015 -- Planked Wood Ceilings (and Walls!) For Every Design Style
10/16/2015 -- Revised House Goals For 2015
10/15/2015 -- Why I’ll Never (Again) Do Temporary “Phase 1” Decorating
10/14/2015 -- Ceiling Decoration Ideas (DIY Ideas To Add Interest To Your Ceiling)
10/12/2015 -- No White Walls For Me
10/09/2015 -- Cased Opening Progress (Patched Hardwood Floor & Door Casing Installed)
10/08/2015 -- How To Install Picture Frame Molding (The Easiest Wainscoting Style Ever!)
10/06/2015 -- Living In A Fixer-Upper Money Pit (Is It Worth It?)
10/05/2015 -- Entryway Wall — Mirror Or Artwork?
10/02/2015 -- Decorating and Designing A Home For Wheelchair Accessibility
09/30/2015 -- Entryway Wall Progress
09/28/2015 -- Overmantels, Wainscoting & Windows (Decisions Have Been Made!)
09/25/2015 -- New Window Style Choices (Plus, I Found The Perfect Installer!)
09/23/2015 -- New Window Frustration
09/22/2015 -- Kristi, Where Is Your Family Room?
09/21/2015 -- Where Should The Wainscoting Go?
09/18/2015 -- Best Week Ever!
09/11/2015 -- The Condo Is GONE! HVAC Is Coming!
09/10/2015 -- New Doorway From Dining Room To Kitchen
09/08/2015 -- Dining Room, Entryway, and Music Room Progress
09/04/2015 -- Meanwhile, Back In The Dining Room…
09/03/2015 -- My Garage Workshop “Must Have” List So Far
09/01/2015 -- Garage Workshop Progress & Plans
08/28/2015 -- My New & Improved “Smiley Face” Yellow Painted Upright Piano
08/26/2015 -- Help Has Arrived…Again
08/25/2015 -- How To Remove Dried Paint From A Paint Brush In Five Minutes (A Completely Paint-Filled, Dried-Hard-As-A Rock Paint Brush)
08/24/2015 -- My New Philosophy: Decorating Hedonism
08/20/2015 -- My Thoughts On Negative Blog Comments
08/19/2015 -- Options For My Music Room Walls
08/18/2015 -- Vintage Desk Makeover With An Added Hutch
08/17/2015 -- Refinished and Painted Upright Piano (The Post Where I Eat My Words)
08/14/2015 -- Dining Room & Entryway — Finally Ready To Get Started!
08/12/2015 -- Seven Of My Past Furniture Makeovers And The Lessons I Learned From Them
08/10/2015 -- Which Color For My Piano: Yellow Or Green?
08/07/2015 -- Details: DIY Beaded Drawer Pulls & Ring Pulls
08/06/2015 -- Bedroom Built-Ins Finished! (Bookcases, Daybed, and Trundle Bed)
08/05/2015 -- Buffet Makeover – Coral Buffet With Stained Top And DIY Beaded Drawer & Door Pulls
08/04/2015 -- Reconsidering A Painted Piano
08/03/2015 -- My Favorite Decorative Moldings & Trims (And How I Use Them)
07/30/2015 -- Four Paint Color Options For My Buffet
07/29/2015 -- Built-In Bookcases & Daybed, Part 2 (Daybed, Trundle Bed, and Drawers)
07/28/2015 -- Do You Have (And Use) A Formal Dining Room?
07/27/2015 -- Built-In Bookcases & Daybed – Part 1 (The Basic Bookcase Build)
07/24/2015 -- Tips For Designing Built-Ins, Drawing Cut List Diagrams, And More…
07/23/2015 -- Dining Chair Plan – Combining Patterned Fabric and Solid Vinyl
07/22/2015 -- DIY Upholstered Headboard With Welt Cord Trim
07/20/2015 -- DIY Bathroom Remodel Before And After
07/17/2015 -- Three Random Things: Bathroom, Built-Ins, and Black & White Stripes
07/16/2015 -- I Can’t Figure Out How To Build This…
07/15/2015 -- Ideas For Low Cost Bathroom Updates
07/14/2015 -- The Penultimate Bathroom Remodel Post
07/13/2015 -- Yaleana’s Bedroom: It All Starts With A Large Flower Wall Mural
07/10/2015 -- Finished Bathroom Artwork & Dining Room Rug Indecision
07/08/2015 -- The Music Room Finally Has Music (My “New” 100-Year-Old Piano)
07/07/2015 -- Entryway Wall – Four Design Options
07/06/2015 -- Bathroom Remodel Progress – Tiled Tub/Shower Ceiling & More
07/03/2015 -- Forward Momentum (Dining Room Rug Purchase, and More!)
07/02/2015 -- A New Bedroom For My 10-Year-Old Niece (The “Before” And The Plan)
07/01/2015 -- My Decorating Struggle: Area Rugs
06/30/2015 -- How My Whole House Design Plan Came Together In Literally One Night
06/29/2015 -- My DIY Abstract Art And New Shower Curtain Fabric
06/26/2015 -- DIY Artwork Ideas That Anyone Can Do
06/24/2015 -- Bathroom Remodel – The Final “To Do” List
06/23/2015 -- The Final Condo Tour (With All New Pictures!)
06/22/2015 -- 20 Random Facts About Me
06/19/2015 -- Color Inspiration From Bloggers’ Summer Home Tours
06/17/2015 -- The Story Of The Condo
06/16/2015 -- Condo Living Room
06/12/2015 -- Easy DIY Euro Sham (Pillow Sham) With Flanges
06/11/2015 -- Wall Murals & Wallpaper Panels (An Idea For My Entryway)
06/10/2015 -- The Easiest DIY Curtain Panels (Why No-Sew Curtains Are Unnecessary)
06/09/2015 -- Condo Bedroom Makeover
06/08/2015 -- Refreshed, Reenergized & Ready To Go
05/21/2015 -- A Serious Case Of Burnout
05/19/2015 -- DIY Decorative Shower Curtain – Finished And Installed
05/18/2015 -- Bathroom Remodel – Decorative Shower Curtain Preview
05/13/2015 -- Colorful Painted Dining Table Inspiration
05/11/2015 -- Dining Table Makeover Fail
05/08/2015 -- Ideas For My Buffet Makeover (And My Thoughts On Painting Wood Furniture)
05/06/2015 -- My Thoughts And Plans For The Dining Room
05/05/2015 -- The Order Of Things To Come
05/04/2015 -- The Hard Part Is Done
04/29/2015 -- Blessed Beyond Measure (A True Story About The Kindness Of Strangers)
04/27/2015 -- Progress Report
04/21/2015 -- Painted Sofa Update (13 Months Later)
04/20/2015 -- The Start Of My New Dining Room (New Dining Table & Buffet)
04/14/2015 -- Breakfast Room Banquettes
04/13/2015 -- Bathroom Built-In Storage – Tiled & Trimmed
04/10/2015 -- What Would Your Dream Walk-In Pantry Look Like?
04/09/2015 -- My Dining Room/Pantry Decision (You’ll Probably Be Surprised!)
04/08/2015 -- Bathroom Built-In Storage Progress (a.k.a., My Comedy Of Errors)
04/07/2015 -- Help Me Help You. Help ME…Help YOU.
04/06/2015 -- Space Planning – Dining Room & Pantry
04/03/2015 -- Finished Bi-fold Closet Doors Used As Double Doors
04/02/2015 -- Bathroom Progress (or not) and General Randomness
03/31/2015 -- Easy DIY Vanity Mirror With Sconces
03/30/2015 -- DIY Tub Skirt (Decorative Side Panel) For A Standard Apron-Side Soaking Tub
03/27/2015 -- New Bathroom Fixtures (Plus, A New Wall Color!)
03/26/2015 -- Finished Recessed Panel Wainscoting (Judges Paneling) With Mosaic Tile Accent
03/25/2015 -- Three Options For The Back Of My Built-In Open Shelves (Mirror, Accent Paint Color, Mosaic Tile)
03/24/2015 -- Recessed Panel Wainscoting With Tile Accent – Part 1
03/23/2015 -- Teal Furniture-Style Vanity Made From Stock Cabinets – Finished!
03/20/2015 -- Teal Vanity Preview
03/19/2015 -- Bathroom Vanity Trim, Wainscoting Progress, and Painted Walls
03/17/2015 -- Patching A Hardwood Floor (And Why Nicole Curtis Is On My Bad List Today)
03/16/2015 -- Bathroom Progress: Bi-fold Closet Doors Installed As Double Doors
03/13/2015 -- Bathroom Remodel – Project In Review And Completion Checklist
03/12/2015 -- The Final Four Design Decisions: Vanity Color, Wall Color, Wainscoting Design, and Linen Storage Design
03/11/2015 -- My Stained “I Can’t Believe It’s Cheap Pine” DIY Butcherblock Countertop (Plus, Vanity Paint Color Options)
03/10/2015 -- DIY Butcherblock-Style Countertop With Undermount Sink – Part 1
03/09/2015 -- Furniture-Style Bathroom Vanity Made From Stock Cabinets – Part 1
03/06/2015 -- Bathroom Doors – Frustration and Solution (Turn Bi-Fold Doors Into French Doors)
03/04/2015 -- Finished Bathroom Floor (And The Amazing Difference Grout Makes!)
03/03/2015 -- How To Become A Fearless* DIYer
02/27/2015 -- Tiled Bathroom Floor Progress (Plus A Few Tiling Tips)
02/26/2015 -- Be Inspired To Paint Your Bathroom Vanity (a non-neutral color!!)
02/25/2015 -- Subway Tile Bathtub Surround
02/23/2015 -- Finalized Bathroom Remodel Decorating Plan (Shower Curtain Fabric, Vanity Paint Color)
02/20/2015 -- My Almost Finished Stained Wood Slat Bathroom Ceiling (And New Ceiling Light!)
02/19/2015 -- Bathroom Ceiling Progress (How To Make Plywood Look Like Beautiful Wood)
02/18/2015 -- Bathroom Progress – Three Pretty Projects Finally Underway!
02/17/2015 -- Bathroom Remodel Day 27 — The Emotional Breakdown
02/16/2015 -- Customizing Stock Cabinets For A Bathroom Vanity – Two Design Options
02/13/2015 -- Bathroom Progress & Vanity Design Decision
02/11/2015 -- Moving & Reframing My Bathroom Door (Plus, My Door Design Decision)
02/10/2015 -- Wood Countertops For Bathroom Vanities
02/09/2015 -- Bathroom Remodel Progress — And One Thing Leads To Another
02/06/2015 -- Bathroom Rebuild Begins (Plus, Why A New Tub?)
02/05/2015 -- Frosted Glass In A Bathroom Door — Yea Or Nay?
02/04/2015 -- Making It Presentable — Way More Challenging Than I Thought
02/03/2015 -- DIY Faux Capiz Shell Flower Pendant Light
02/02/2015 -- Hallway Bathroom Demolition Is Finished (The Good News/The Bad News)
01/30/2015 -- My Selections For The Hallway Bathroom Finishes
01/29/2015 -- My New Dining Table (And Finish Options)
01/28/2015 -- What Lies Beneath The Rubble (And Why I’m Thankful For A Rotting Subfloor)
01/27/2015 -- A Major Fear Of Mine…Conquered For Good!
01/26/2015 -- How Much Do I Love My Husband? This Much…
01/23/2015 -- A’s To Your Q’s — Temporary Bathroom Makeovers, Condo Status, and Incomplete Projects/Rooms
01/22/2015 -- Hallway Bathroom Demolition Day 1
01/21/2015 -- Old Wood Windows – Repair Or Replace?
01/20/2015 -- DIY Wood Framed Upholstered Headboard With Nailhead Trim – Finished & Installed!
01/19/2015 -- DIY Wood Framed Upholstered Headboard With Nailhead Trim – Part 1
01/16/2015 -- Searching For A Fabulous Floral Fabric
01/15/2015 -- From Kitchen Drawer To Hidden Paper Towel Holder
01/14/2015 -- Pony Walls With Columns – FINISHED!!
01/13/2015 -- My Master To-Do List For 2015 (House Goals)
01/12/2015 -- More Pony Wall Progress – The Building & Trimming Is Almost Complete
01/09/2015 -- Pony Wall Progress
01/08/2015 -- Change Of Plans — Rolling Doors Are Out, and Pony Walls With Columns Are In
01/07/2015 -- A Huge Mess & Major Frustration
01/06/2015 -- Music Room Wall Treatment – Fancy Textured Vertical Stripes
01/05/2015 -- My Kitchen Remodel – Sources, Cost Breakdown, and the Grand Total!

2014 (235)

12/18/2014 -- The New Finalized Floor Plan (I Think This One Might Be Perfect!)
12/16/2014 -- 10+ Ways To Give Neutral Walls Some Style
12/15/2014 -- Breakfast Room Plans: Black Is Out, Light & Neutral Is In (But It Wont’ Be Boring!!)
12/12/2014 -- Trying My Hand At Faux Grasscloth Painted Walls
12/11/2014 -- Blues & Greens — My Favorite Color Combo
12/10/2014 -- Small Condo, Small Budget Bedroom Makeover – Before & After
12/08/2014 -- DIY Vine & Flower Dimensional Artwork
12/05/2014 -- A New Year, A New Decorating Strategy
12/04/2014 -- How To Build A Bookshelf In Two Hours (Or Less!)
12/02/2014 -- A DIY Priority — Make A Headboard For Our Bedroom
12/01/2014 -- DIY Faux Fur Rug (How To Fake A Flokati)
11/25/2014 -- A Possibility For My Living Room – Painted and Stenciled Curtain Ideas
11/21/2014 -- Cheap & Easy Curtain Panels Customized With Paint
11/20/2014 -- The Perfect Teal Velvet For My Sofa (and Other Living Room Fabric Options)
11/19/2014 -- $25 45-Minute Upholstered Headboard Makeover
11/18/2014 -- To Stage Or Not To Stage A Home For Sale?
11/17/2014 -- DIY – How to Build Cabinet-Style Closets To Flank Your Bed (Double Your Bedroom Storage!)
11/13/2014 -- Cautiously Considering Cornices
11/12/2014 -- Condo Bedroom Built-In Closet Progress
11/10/2014 -- DIY Cabinet-Style Bedside Closets – Part 1
11/07/2014 -- The Condo Bedroom – Bedside Closet Design
11/05/2014 -- Back To The Condo
11/04/2014 -- So Let’s Talk About Decorating, Money & Wastefulness
11/03/2014 -- A Velvet Sofa – The Starting Point For My “New” Living Room
10/31/2014 -- Fireplace Makeover — From Craftsman To Traditional
10/30/2014 -- Four Reader Suggestions That Have Inspired Me In The Last Day
10/29/2014 -- Beautiful Wall Trim Molding Ideas For My Living Room and Entryway
10/28/2014 -- A New Direction For My Living Room
10/27/2014 -- DIY Marbleized Back-Painted Glass End Table
10/24/2014 -- Found Treasure – My Future Hallway Bathroom Vanity
10/23/2014 -- Upping The Elegance Factor In My Living Room
10/21/2014 -- Do You Decorate For Yourself, Or For Some Unknown Future Owner?
10/20/2014 -- What Color Fireplace For My Black Breakfast Room?
10/17/2014 -- Original Kitchen Inspiration…From 1960 Paris?
10/16/2014 -- The Ugly Truth That Lurks Just Beyond
10/15/2014 -- My Kitchen – Nine Things I Would Do Differently
10/14/2014 -- My Finished Kitchen Remodel! (Before & After)
10/10/2014 -- Artwork For My Kitchen — My Mom’s First Painting In Over Twenty Years
10/09/2014 -- Kitchen Progress — The Last Of The To Do List (The Final 13)
10/08/2014 -- If You Give A DIYer A Light Fixture
10/07/2014 -- Drywall Frustration, My New Chandelier, and More Breakfast Room Talk
10/06/2014 -- My Breakast Room Plan — A Completely Different Direction
10/03/2014 -- Finished Kitchen Peninsula Cabinets
10/02/2014 -- My Breakfast Room – Shake Siding or Shiplap Siding?
10/01/2014 -- Cabinet Door Progress, Repurposing Idea, and Breakfast Room Walls
09/30/2014 -- On A VERY Personal (And Pretty Embarrassing) Note…
09/29/2014 -- Kitchen Progress & Weekend Heartbreak
09/25/2014 -- Sliding French Doors – The Missing DIY Details
09/24/2014 -- DIY Sliding French Barn Doors With Custom Fretwork Panels
09/23/2014 -- My Decorating Temptation — Make Everything A Feature
09/22/2014 -- Rolling French Door Progress (Almost Finished!)
09/19/2014 -- My Hallway – Paneled Interior Doors vs. Flat (Flush) Interior Doors
09/18/2014 -- Oh, What A Difference Some Trim Makes!
09/15/2014 -- DIY Fretwork Panels For French Doors (Plus Tips On Using A Jigsaw)
09/12/2014 -- These Doors Are For The Birds
09/11/2014 -- A Towel Bar As A Door Pull (Would It Work?)
09/10/2014 -- Kitchen Cabinet Hardware, Rolling Door Progress, and My Piano
09/09/2014 -- Rolling Door Glass Pane Design Options
09/08/2014 -- Rolling Barn-Style Doors – Inexpensive Hardware For Under $60
09/05/2014 -- New Project – DIY Sliding/Rolling Doors
09/04/2014 -- Every Room Needs A Little Black (Agree or Disagree?)
09/03/2014 -- An Expensive Mistake With A Silver Lining
09/02/2014 -- Repurposed Doors — Projects Using Vintage Wood Doors
08/29/2014 -- Random Updates: My Stupid DIY Mistake, Front Porch Results & Reader Hallway Suggestion
08/28/2014 -- Two Front Porch Options Revisited (Actual CAD Drawings From A Real Architect!)
08/27/2014 -- Next project – The Hallway (Plus, Meet My Dog, Boo!)
08/26/2014 -- My “New” Kitchen Floor
08/25/2014 -- One Year Housiversary Tour Wrapup (Plus Your Questions Answered)
08/23/2014 -- Possible Front Porch Design Plans
08/22/2014 -- One Year Housiversary Tour (Past, Present, and Future Plans) – Master Bedroom, Matt’s Game Room and My Office
08/21/2014 -- One Year Housiversary Tour (Past, Present, and Future Plans) – House Exterior, Front Yard, Back Yard & Garage
08/20/2014 -- One Year Housiversary Tour (Past, Present, and Future Plans) – Living Room, Music Room, Hallway, and Hallway Bathroom
08/18/2014 -- Kitchen Progress and One More Kitchen Floor Decision
08/15/2014 -- Kitchen Floor Progress (Plus A “To Do” List Update)
08/14/2014 -- Installing 11-Foot Door Jambs & Casings By Myself (Plus, My Thoughts On Door Trim Color)
08/13/2014 -- The Hardest Part Is Finished!!! (Tile Installation On Kitchen Walls)
08/12/2014 -- Peninsula Drawer Front Makeover (From Flat Panel To Recessed Panel)
08/11/2014 -- Fancy But Easy DIY Door Trim Design (Plus Seven Design Variations And How To Create Them)
08/08/2014 -- Kitchen Progress So Far: Three Walls (Almost!) Finished
08/06/2014 -- The Countdown Is On (The Official List, Plus My Artwork Decision)
08/05/2014 -- Artwork Ideas For My Wall Of Tile
08/04/2014 -- Weekend Progress: 600 Tiles And Counting
08/01/2014 -- How To Install A Herringbone Subway Tile Backsplash
07/31/2014 -- Refrigerator Wall Cabinets Finished
07/30/2014 -- Brainstorming: Where Can I Put A Walk-In Pantry?
07/29/2014 -- Refrigerator Wall Painted
07/28/2014 -- A Green Refrigerator Wall Of Cabinets (Plus, I’m Redoing My Kitchen Floor…Again)
07/25/2014 -- Friday Randomness: Progress, Details, Cabinet Hardware, and My Pottery Barn Aversion
07/24/2014 -- FAQ: “How Does Matt Handle Your DIY Projects?”
07/23/2014 -- My Cabinet Drawer And Gold Leafing Design Decision
07/22/2014 -- Three Options For Adding Gold Leaf To The Kitchen Drawers
07/21/2014 -- Wall Of Cabinets Finished For Now
07/18/2014 -- Painted But Not Topcoated (Because Of My Celebrity Status, Of Course)
07/17/2014 -- So Close, But Yet So Far Away
07/15/2014 -- Upper Cabinets Finished (And I Finally Achieved The Perfect Sheen!!)
07/14/2014 -- Painting Success (Kind Of ) And Sconces Installed
07/11/2014 -- House Progress (And How Comparison Steals Contentment)
07/10/2014 -- Green, White, and….Black?
07/09/2014 -- Adding Shimmer & Shine To My Cabinet Doors With Gold Leaf
07/08/2014 -- Paint Rant, Round 2
07/07/2014 -- Progress & Paint Frustrations
07/04/2014 -- Prepping Kitchen Cabinets For Paint (a.k.a., Why I Don’t Prime Or Paint Before Installation)
07/03/2014 -- Problem Solving: The Breakfast Room Ceiling
07/02/2014 -- I Have A Sink!
07/01/2014 -- Seven Things…
06/30/2014 -- Are They Green Yet? Are They Green Yet?
06/27/2014 -- My Finished DIY Concrete Countertops (Finishing Steps, Total Cost & Final Thoughts)
06/26/2014 -- I Fixed The Dent (And It Only Cost $500!)
06/25/2014 -- Full View Of The Kitchen (Plus, Second-Guessing My Cabinet Color Choice & Other Randomness)
06/24/2014 -- Creating The Kitchen Of “What If….?”
06/23/2014 -- DIY Pour In Place Concrete Countertops – Part 2
06/20/2014 -- It’s Concrete Countertop Weekend!
06/19/2014 -- DIY Pour In Place Concrete Countertops – Part 1
06/18/2014 -- A Primer On Concrete Countertops — Precast vs. Pour In Place
06/17/2014 -- Peninsula Cabinet Installation — Almost Finished!
06/16/2014 -- Perhaps Laughter Brings Clarity
06/13/2014 -- Slow, Frustrating Week
06/12/2014 -- Moving On To New Backsplash Ideas For My Kitchen
06/11/2014 -- Why I DIY (And Love Every Minute Of It)
06/09/2014 -- Refrigerator/Range Wall Build Complete (Plus Details On My Recessed Refrigerator Enclosure)
06/06/2014 -- And Then I Hit A Roadblock
06/05/2014 -- Fridge Wall Progress, Converting Wood Cabinet Doors To Glass, and Your FAQs Answered
06/04/2014 -- The Wall Of Cabinets Build Is Finished (In-Cabinet Lights Installed, and Upper Cabinets Heightened To Ceiling)
06/03/2014 -- DIY Decorative Cabinet Feet For Stock Cabinets
06/02/2014 -- Wall Of Cabinets Installed (Plus, How To Install Upper Cabinets By Yourself)
05/30/2014 -- Kitchen Cabinet Installation Underway!
05/29/2014 -- Five Inspiring Kitchen Makeovers And Remodels (Before & After)
05/28/2014 -- Big Kitchens vs. Small Kitchens (What’s Your Preference?)
05/27/2014 -- Painted Hardwood Floor DIY Details
05/23/2014 -- Kitchen Remodel Progress So Far (Before Pictures & Current Pictures)
05/22/2014 -- My (re)Painted Kitchen Floor — Striped Floor Version 2.0
05/21/2014 -- Kitchen Progress — Painted Striped Hardwood Floor
05/20/2014 -- My Kitchen Breakfast Bar Decision — Option D
05/19/2014 -- Kitchen Hardwood Floors Are In! (Eight Installation Tips From A Novice)
05/16/2014 -- Kitchen Breakfast Bar – Countertop Height or Bar Height?
05/15/2014 -- My New Attitude About Trends
05/14/2014 -- Kitchen Flooring Progress & Design Decision (And My Plan For The Old Wood Flooring)
05/13/2014 -- Grasscloth + Wainscoting (The Perfect Combo For My Living Room)
05/12/2014 -- Full Steam Ahead! (House Leveling Results, Kitchen Drywall & New Flooring)
05/09/2014 -- It’s House Leveling Day!
05/08/2014 -- Beautiful Hardwood Floor Patterns
05/07/2014 -- I’m Getting New Flooring (Final Answer!)
05/06/2014 -- Painted Wood Floor — Three Design Options
05/05/2014 -- I’ve Paid My Drywall Dues
05/02/2014 -- Easy & Inexpensive DIY — Pieced Wood Hanging Flower Basket
05/01/2014 -- The Perfect Green, Round 2 (Including My Final Choice!)
04/30/2014 -- Searching For The Perfect Kitchen Cabinet Green (the first six color options)
04/29/2014 -- And Just To Think, This All Started With A Light Fixture
04/28/2014 -- This Really Is Progress…I Promise
04/25/2014 -- Kitchen Remodel — Removing The Last Remaining Obstacle
04/24/2014 -- My Solution For My Problematic Breakfast Room Walls
04/23/2014 -- Back Painted Glass Backsplash – My DIY Trial Run
04/22/2014 -- Unique Kitchen Backsplash Idea: Fabric Under Glass
04/21/2014 -- Kitchen Remodel – Finalized Design For The Wall Of Cabinets
04/17/2014 -- Pressback Dining Chair Makeover – Before and After
04/16/2014 -- Attempted Dining Chair Makeover (DIY Fail)
04/15/2014 -- Eleven Ways To Update and Makeover An Outdated Or Damaged Dining Table
04/14/2014 -- Cerused Oak Dining Table (Table Makeover) – Finished!
04/11/2014 -- DIY Cerused Oak Dining Table (Table Makeover) – Part 1
04/10/2014 -- My New Free Dining Chairs, Found Treasures, And Lighting Galore
04/09/2014 -- Kitchen Lighting Confusion (Help Wanted!)
04/08/2014 -- Remodeling Depression — It’s A Real Thing
04/07/2014 -- I’ve Decided To Pour My Own Concrete Countertops
04/06/2014 -- Two Reasons You May Not See My Blog Posts Anymore
04/04/2014 -- Stained Interior Doors? Those Are Sooooo Two Days Ago!
04/03/2014 -- The Post Where I Reveal The True Depth Of My Crazy (that might lead to something kind of fun!)
04/02/2014 -- Stripping — At Some Point All DIYers Have To Do It
04/01/2014 -- Breakfast Room Wall Treatment – Using Exterior Siding On Interior Walls
03/31/2014 -- Kitchen Progress — The Biggest Cabinet Removed And A Widened Doorway
03/28/2014 -- Kitchen Cabinets — A Preview
03/27/2014 -- The Victory Is Mine!! (Load-Bearing Wall Removed, Load-Bearing Header Installed)
03/26/2014 -- The Wall Won The Battle, But I WILL Win The War
03/25/2014 -- Why You Should Never Make A Determined Woman Wait
03/24/2014 -- The Wall That Turned Me White As A Ghost (From Ugly And Rough To Skim-Coated Beauty)
03/22/2014 -- Q & A — Details Of Rose’s Wainscoting Design
03/21/2014 -- Kitchen Flooring Options — Narrowed Down To Two
03/20/2014 -- My Kitchen Remodel — Nailing Down Some Specifics
03/19/2014 -- Rearranged Plumbing, Feline Adventure Vacations, and a Ceiling Made Of Mud
03/18/2014 -- The Post Where I Reveal Too Much About Myself (and a bit of kitchen progress)
03/17/2014 -- Why I Don’t Use Chalk Paint
03/14/2014 -- My Living Room — All Of The Big Projects Finished! (Full Room View)
03/13/2014 -- A Conversation With My Husband (And My Challenge For You)
03/12/2014 -- Drapery Tutorial Follow-Up: Your Questions Answered
03/11/2014 -- How To Make Double-Width Lined Pinch-Pleated Draperies – Part 2
03/10/2014 -- How To Make Double-Width Lined Pinch-Pleated Draperies – Part 1
03/08/2014 -- Q & A — What Window Treatments For Ashley’s Living Room Windows?
03/07/2014 -- How To Easily Make Your Own Artwork (With Zero Artistic Talent Required!)
03/06/2014 -- The Goal: Disguise A Window Unit Air Conditioner
03/05/2014 -- My Final Above-The-Fireplace Artwork (And How I Made A Too-Big Frame Work)
03/04/2014 -- Do You Know How EASY That Would Be To Make?!
03/03/2014 -- I Painted My Sofa! (Before & After)
03/02/2014 -- Q & A – How Should Andrea Dress Her Corner Windows?
02/28/2014 -- DIY Kitchen Countertop Options
02/27/2014 -- Kitchen News & Kitchen Plans
02/26/2014 -- A Few Living Room Updates
02/25/2014 -- That Time Nothing Went Right And I Gave Up (aka, Yesterday)
02/24/2014 -- Why I Chose To Seal My Hardwood Floors With Waterlox Instead Of Polyurethane
02/24/2014 -- My Curb Appeal Plans: Beautiful Mailboxes, Mailbox Posts, and Mailbox Landscaping
02/21/2014 -- My Impromptu Kitchen Remodel (Foreshadowing Of What’s To Come)
02/20/2014 -- Artwork Options For Above My Fireplace (It’s a Personal Thing!)
02/19/2014 -- DIY Fireplace — FINISHED!
02/18/2014 -- The Unattainable Goal Of Magazine Perfection In HGTV Timing
02/17/2014 -- DIY Fireplace Part 5 – Trim, Grout, and Mantel
02/16/2014 -- Q & A – How To Decorate The Ledge Above A Front Door?
02/15/2014 -- Q & A – How Should Preethi Accessorize Her Bedroom?
02/14/2014 -- DIY Fireplace Part 4 – The Finished Brick Fire Box And Mosaic Tile Surround
02/13/2014 -- DIY Fireplace Part 3 – Creating A Faux Brick Fire Box With Drywall Joint Compound
02/12/2014 -- Do Individual Colors Really Ever Go Out Of Style?
02/11/2014 -- DIY Fireplace Part 2 – The Basic Structure Finished
02/10/2014 -- I Finally Started Building My Fireplace!
02/09/2014 -- Q & A–Decorating Ideas For This Small Living Room?
02/08/2014 -- Q & A–What Foyer Paint Color Will Coordinate With This Living Room?
02/07/2014 -- How To Paint Anything And Everything
02/03/2014 -- A New Media Console For My Mom (Antique Buffet Before & After)
01/31/2014 -- My “New” Green Console Table
01/30/2014 -- Demolition — The Best Therapy Ever!
01/29/2014 -- Is My Lotus Mirror Really Hung Too Low? (Guidelines For Hanging Artwork)
01/28/2014 -- New Teal Walls And Plans To Build A Fireplace
01/27/2014 -- A Completely New Direction For My Living Room Walls
01/24/2014 -- Hitting Pause (And Pinpointing The Source Of My Decorating Frustration)
01/23/2014 -- Three Options For My Living Room Lampshades
01/22/2014 -- Watercolor Tile Herringbone Table Lamps – Finished!
01/21/2014 -- Bedside Tables – Two Options For My IKEA Rast Hack (Your Vote Decides!)
01/20/2014 -- Watercolor Tile Herringbone Table Lamp Base – Part 1
01/17/2014 -- Scalloped Console Table — Finished!
01/16/2014 -- If I Ever Stop Blogging, This Is Why…
01/15/2014 -- MDF vs. Plywood — Differences, Pros and Cons, and When To Use What
01/14/2014 -- Console Table – A Design Change Plus Five Finish Options
01/13/2014 -- Scalloped Console Table – Part 1
01/10/2014 -- The Sofa Plan (Reupholstering With Contrast Welt)
01/09/2014 -- Formulating My Plan To Build A Console Table (Sofa Table)
01/08/2014 -- My Finished Credenza Makeover (Before & After)
01/07/2014 -- Credenza Makeover Part 1 – Adventures In Stripping Wood Veneer
01/06/2014 -- DIY Side Table With Greek Key Base
01/05/2014 -- 2013 Year In Review

2013 (176)

12/27/2013 -- My Living Room — The Before, The Progress, and The Plan
12/27/2013 -- DIY Ottoman Coffee Table – FINISHED!!
12/26/2013 -- DIY Ottoman Coffee Table Part 3 – Building A Coffee Table Base With Shelf
12/23/2013 -- Organizing My Decorating Ideas With #CanonPIXMA
12/23/2013 -- DIY Ottoman Coffee Table Part 2 – Tufted Top Details
12/20/2013 -- DIY Ottoman Coffee Table Part 1 – How To Do Diamond Tufting
12/19/2013 -- My Foundation Leveling Money Is Now Buried In My Front Yard
12/18/2013 -- Family Memories Winter Wreath
12/17/2013 -- Second Roman Shade Finished (Plus A Tutorial!)
12/16/2013 -- I’ve Made My Window Treatment Decision (and I’ve Made One Window Treatment)
12/13/2013 -- DIY 40-Inch Metallic Lotus Flower Mirror
12/12/2013 -- Easy Acrylic Tree Artwork With Layered Colors
12/11/2013 -- Moving On To The Next Living Room Project — The Ottoman
12/10/2013 -- Dimensional Fall Leave Typography Artwork With #CanonPIXMA
12/09/2013 -- Interior Doors – Using A Color Other Than White
12/06/2013 -- Bring Your Digital Files To Life With #CanonPIXMA
12/06/2013 -- Living Room Window Treatment Options – And Then There Were Two
12/05/2013 -- My House Hates Me
12/04/2013 -- Window Treatment Indecision
12/02/2013 -- Living Room End Tables — From Black To Gold
11/25/2013 -- More Trials Of Living In An Old House
11/22/2013 -- The Furniture Arrangement That Changes Everything
11/20/2013 -- Why I NEVER Buy Ready-Made, Store-Bought Draperies or Curtains
11/19/2013 -- Tips For Installing Beautiful (Almost Flawless) Trim Molding
11/18/2013 -- Living Room Phase 1 Progress (and an Overstock.com Giveaway!)
11/13/2013 -- Living Room Phase 1 – The Furniture & Rug Plan
11/12/2013 -- My Living Room Phase 1 Plans
11/08/2013 -- Our New Bedside Tables…With A Thousand Possiblities (IKEA Rast Hack Ideas)
11/07/2013 -- My Turkish Kilim (a.k.a., My Soon-To-Be Ottoman or Headboard)
11/06/2013 -- DIY Stained Wood Raised Platform Bed Frame – Finished!!
11/05/2013 -- DIY Stained Wood Raised Platform Bed Frame – Part 2
11/04/2013 -- DIY Stained Wood Raised Platform Bed Frame – Part 1
10/31/2013 -- (Almost) All Of My Stuff Under One Roof
10/22/2013 -- The Good News, The Bad News, and The Unbearable News
10/17/2013 -- Silhouette Specialty Media Sale (Save Big Bucks Just In Time For The Holiday Season!!)
10/14/2013 -- Let’s Talk About Mixing Metal Finishes (Plus, My New Living Room Light!)
10/11/2013 -- Bedroom Decorating Indecision
10/10/2013 -- It Pays To Shop Around
10/07/2013 -- You Want To Charge Me HOW MUCH To Trim My Trees?!?!
10/04/2013 -- New Kitchen Floor Plan, Beautiful Navy Blues, and Luxurious Linens
10/02/2013 -- My Final Kitchen Appliance Decision – A Purchase Has Been Made!
09/30/2013 -- One Week Later And Still No Bed (and My Experience With A Company Called Saatva)
09/25/2013 -- A Note About Blogging For Money, Sponsored Posts, and Integrity
09/24/2013 -- Swapping Windows And Adding Built-Ins (Possible Living Room Plans)
09/23/2013 -- Voice-Controlled Wi-Fi Temperature Control? My Wish Is Reality!
09/18/2013 -- One-Month Progress Report (Plus, What’s Next…And What About The Condo?!)
09/16/2013 -- My DIY Refinished Hardwood Floors Are Finished!
09/13/2013 -- Placing The Bed In Front Of A Window: A Decorating Faux Pas?
09/11/2013 -- The Decorating Plan For Our Master Bedroom
09/10/2013 -- Four Reasons I’m Refinishing My Hardwood Floors First
09/05/2013 -- The Finalized House Floor Plan (Plus Some Random Plans And Ideas!)
09/04/2013 -- The CORRECT Way To Sand Hardwood Floors
09/02/2013 -- The WRONG Way To Sand Hardwood Floors
08/29/2013 -- Current And Future House Floor Plans (But I Could Use Your Input!!)
08/28/2013 -- The Joys Of Buying An Older Home (Faulty Plumbing and More Asbestos)
08/27/2013 -- Hallway Closet…It’s Outta There!
08/26/2013 -- So Long, Boxwoods! (Plus A Glimpse At The Future House Colors)
08/24/2013 -- What You Can Expect With The “New” House…And On The Blog
08/23/2013 -- Random House Updates (Asbestos Test Results, Ceiling Tiles, Hardwood Floors, and Front Door)
08/21/2013 -- Let’s Play A Game Called “Are These Asbestos Tiles That I Just Removed?”
08/20/2013 -- Goodbye, Green Carpet! Hello, Original Hardwood Floors!
08/19/2013 -- Our New-To-Us, 65-Year-Old House! (Complete House Tour)
08/16/2013 -- The Day Is Finally Here! (We’re Closing On The House!!)
08/12/2013 -- Can I Vent About Appliances For A Minute?
08/08/2013 -- My First Furniture Purchase For The House
08/06/2013 -- Easy DIY Wood and Concrete Planter
08/02/2013 -- It Feels Like The End Of A Very Long Fast
08/01/2013 -- Faux Fireplaces — Yay or Nay?
07/31/2013 -- A House Update
07/30/2013 -- Cheap and Easy DIY Headboard Made From Cedar Fence Pickets (Finally Finished!!)
07/23/2013 -- A Seven-Foot-Tall Queen Size Headboard (For $25)
07/22/2013 -- A Turquoise Desk For My White Room
07/18/2013 -- A Bold New Color Choice For Me
07/17/2013 -- Bye Bye, Black Walls
07/16/2013 -- Color Crush: Navy Blue
07/15/2013 -- Our Condo Floor Plan
07/12/2013 -- Tiny Condo Bathroom Makeover – Before and After
07/11/2013 -- Why I Blog
07/09/2013 -- DIY Decorative Mirror With Scalloped Frame
07/08/2013 -- DIY Removable Cedar Shower Floor Mat
07/05/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Progress – From Dark and Disgusting To Light and Bright
07/01/2013 -- Concrete Countertops – As DIYable As They Seem?
06/28/2013 -- Wood Planked Walls In A Bathroom (and My Crisis Of Conscience)
06/27/2013 -- DIY: Large Multi-Colored Wood Shim Sunburst Mirror
06/24/2013 -- Staging To Sell Vs. Decorating For (Short Term) Rentals
06/20/2013 -- Delays, Disappointment, Decisions, and Dreams
06/17/2013 -- Bathroom Progress (And The Trim That Drove Me To Tears)
06/12/2013 -- My DIY Built-In Bookshelves Wall Is Finished!! (Before & After)
06/11/2013 -- Bookcase Progress (And Will The Painting Ever End?!)
06/10/2013 -- Tiny Bathroom Makeover – Day 2
06/07/2013 -- An Impromptu Bathroom Makeover – Day 1
06/06/2013 -- How To Build A Bookcase (And Accomplish The Impossible)
06/04/2013 -- Living Room Update: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan, and Bargain Basement Chairs
05/31/2013 -- Getting Down To The Wire
05/29/2013 -- Thoughts On Starting Over…Completely
05/28/2013 -- Small Budget Laundry Room Makeover
05/28/2013 -- Small Progress, Big Sense Of Accomplishment
05/27/2013 -- Cottage Style Board and Batten Hallway On A Budget
05/27/2013 -- Let’s See…Where Did I Leave Off?
05/21/2013 -- 15 Outdoor Projects For Your Back Yard
05/15/2013 -- Beautiful Garden Trellis For Climbing Roses Or Vines
05/15/2013 -- Come Tour The 2013 HGTV Smart Home With Me!
05/14/2013 -- Painted Fabric Ottoman
05/14/2013 -- Keepin’ It Real (The Ugly Truth)
05/13/2013 -- Home Office Makeover
05/13/2013 -- Dreaming Of Home: I Long For An Organized Garage & Workshop!!
05/07/2013 -- Vintage Desk Chair Makeover
05/07/2013 -- How To Paint Cabinets With A Paint Brush (and get a near-perfect finish!)
05/06/2013 -- Glass Birdbath Made With Thrift Store Glassware
05/06/2013 -- Progress, And Considering A Small Design Change
05/03/2013 -- Feels Like Progress, But Looks Like A Disaster
05/02/2013 -- I Want To Feature YOUR Projects!
05/01/2013 -- My DIY Wood Countertop Is Finished! (well…almost)
04/30/2013 -- DIY Wood Countertop Progress (the hard part is over!)
04/29/2013 -- DIY Built-In Bookcases, Part 2 (Making The Wood Countertop)
04/26/2013 -- $600 Visa Card “Pinstagram” Giveaway!
04/25/2013 -- Living Room DIY Built-In Bookcases, Part 1
04/22/2013 -- The Countdown Is On, The Goal Date Has Been Set
04/18/2013 -- Sometimes Interior Decorating Seems So Trivial
04/17/2013 -- Have You Ever Built A Bookcase From Scratch?
04/16/2013 -- The Winning Built-In Cabinet/Bookshelf Design
04/15/2013 -- Which Living Room Cabinet/Bookshelf Arrangement Works Best?
04/12/2013 -- Dreaming Of Home: Backyard Chickens And Amazing Chicken Coops
04/10/2013 -- Living Room Makeover – The Demolition Begins
04/09/2013 -- My Living Room — What It Looks Like Today (And A Plan)
04/08/2013 -- On A Personal Note: Diet, Weight Loss, M.S., And More…
04/04/2013 -- Essential DIY Tools – Sewing Machine
04/01/2013 -- Closing The Doors On Addicted 2 Decorating (and Life After Blogging)
03/28/2013 -- Dreaming Of Home — Stone And Cedar Shake Exteriors
03/27/2013 -- What Are Your Best Spring Cleaning Tips?
03/25/2013 -- Living Room Makeover – The Awful (And Awfully Boring) Before
03/21/2013 -- Essential DIY Tools — Electric Sander
03/18/2013 -- Do Neutral Houses Really Sell Faster?
03/12/2013 -- 20-Day Small Bathroom Makeover – Before and After
03/11/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 19 & 20: How To Make An Extra Long Shower Curtain With Pleated Ruffle Accents
03/08/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 18: Shower Curtain Design & Progress
03/07/2013 -- How Should Power-Tool-Using DIYers Handle Less-Than-Understanding Neighbors?
03/06/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 17: Floral Hand Painted Floor Cloth
03/05/2013 -- How To Make Cheap & Easy Chunky Scrap Wood Shelves
03/04/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 16: DIY Flower Vine Artwork Made With Drywall Mud
02/28/2013 -- The Bravest (Craziest?) DIYer I’ve Ever Known
02/27/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 15: It’s All In The Details
02/26/2013 -- Essential DIY Tools – Miter Saw
02/22/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Recap (Will I Meet My 20-Day Goal?)
02/21/2013 -- My Quest For The Perfect Shower Curtain (Help Me, Please!!)
02/20/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 14: DIY Mosaic Wood Tile Mirror Frame – Finished!
02/19/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 13: Mosaic Tile Mirror, Part 2 (with better explanation…hopefully)
02/18/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 12: Mosaic Tile Mirror Made From Wood Yardsticks, Part 1
02/15/2013 -- Why Can’t We All Just Be Nice?
02/13/2013 -- Rust-Oleum Blogger Event 2013 (The Trip That Almost Wasn’t)
02/12/2013 -- DIY Painted Bathtub Follow-Up: Your Questions Answered
02/11/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 11: How To Paint A Bathtub
02/04/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 10: The Wall Color. Is It Navy Blue? Forest Green? Dark Teal? Yes.
02/01/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 9 – How To Remove Wallpaper (Without Actually Removing Wallpaper)
01/31/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 8 – Faux Wood Plank Walls, Part 2
01/30/2013 -- Check Out My New Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet!
01/29/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 7 – Faux Wood Plank Walls, Part 1
01/28/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 6 – What A Mess I’ve Created!
01/27/2013 -- Tips On How To Organize Your Blog {video}
01/25/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 5 – The Finished Vanity, Before & After
01/24/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 4 – The Vanity Of My Vanity Countertop
01/23/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 3 – How To Make Cabinet Doors (Without Using Special Tools)
01/22/2013 -- Bathroom Makeover Day 2: My $35 DIY Wood Countertop
01/21/2013 -- Bathroom Progress…And Five Reasons I Love Groutable Peel And Stick Vinyl Floor Tiles
01/18/2013 -- Wainscoting: A Classic Or A Trend?
01/17/2013 -- Five Fabulous Bathroom Makeovers
01/14/2013 -- My Bathroom Makeover – The Master Plan
01/13/2013 -- A WordPress Overview {Video} – It’s Not Complicated Or Technical!
01/11/2013 -- My Small Condo Laundry Room (a.k.a. Hallway Makeover) Before & After
01/10/2013 -- How To Install A Prehung Door — Tips From A Novice
01/08/2013 -- What Would You Do? A Kitchen Remodel Conundrum…
01/07/2013 -- Fun With Freehand Chalk Art (Look Out, Dana Tanamachi!)
01/06/2013 -- How To Write A Blog Post With Impact
01/04/2013 -- Let’s Tour The 2013 HGTV Dream Home Together!
01/03/2013 -- Can We Discuss The Pantone Color Of The Year — Emerald Green?
01/02/2013 -- Five Life Lessons I Learned In 2012

2012 (333)

12/22/2012 -- Signing Off (With A Sneak Peek)
12/19/2012 -- I’m In The Bloglight!
12/17/2012 -- Let’s See…Where Did I Leave Off?
12/12/2012 -- Easy & Inexpensive Use-What-You-Have Centerpiece
12/11/2012 -- My Tiny Condo Breakfast Room Makeover – Before and After
12/10/2012 -- Re-reupholstered Dining Chairs
12/06/2012 -- My “New” Stained Chevron Table
12/04/2012 -- My Chevron Table Is Getting A Makeover
12/03/2012 -- DIY: Iridescent Watercolor “Fish Scale” Artwork
11/28/2012 -- DIY: Mini Dimensional Quote Made From Alphabet Pasta
11/27/2012 -- Color Inspiration – Purple, Green and Teal
11/19/2012 -- DIY: Decorative Pillows With Variegated Yarn Design
11/15/2012 -- DIY: Turn Jars Into Snowy Winter Candleholders
11/13/2012 -- DIY: Quick & Easy Artwork – 30 Minute Acrylic Painting
11/11/2012 -- Blogging Help:: How To Add Links To Text And Pictures With HTML
11/07/2012 -- A Shameless Plug…Because I Want A House!
11/06/2012 -- DIY: Grouted Iridescent Glass Marble Vase
11/05/2012 -- A Rustic, Vintage, Industrial Family Room Makeover
11/05/2012 -- Socks For Sandy:: Practical Help For The Victims Of Sandy
10/31/2012 -- DIY: Super Simple Color Block Fall Hydrangea Wreath
10/29/2012 -- Pistachio Shell “Succulent Garden” GIVEAWAY!!
10/25/2012 -- DIY: Easy Three-Fabric Decorative Pillows
10/24/2012 -- 30 Decorative DIY Pillow Tutorials
10/21/2012 -- Blogging Help: How To Move A Blog From Blogger To WordPress
10/15/2012 -- My Very Scary Bathroom Before…And A Plan
10/14/2012 -- Blogging Help: How To Add Picture Buttons Below Your Menu
10/10/2012 -- Inexpensive DIY Wood Slat Ceiling
10/08/2012 -- Before & After: My Kitchen, Finally Finished!!
10/04/2012 -- DIY: Countertop Basket Storage
10/03/2012 -- Before & After: Kitchen Light Makeover
10/02/2012 -- My IKEA Numerar Butcher Block Countertop Saga Continues
10/01/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday – Bookcase Turned Pantry Finished!
09/25/2012 -- DIY: Pinch-Pleated, Lined Draperies With Two Accent Fabrics
09/24/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday:: The Checklist
09/17/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday:: Bookcase-Turned-Pantry Progress
09/16/2012 -- How To Start A New Self-Hosted WordPress Blog
09/12/2012 -- Who Do You Truly Design & Decorate Your Home For?
09/10/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday: I HAVE GROUT!!!!
09/04/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday…on Tuesday
08/31/2012 -- DIY: Chevron Wood Table Top With Distressed Painted Finish
08/30/2012 -- Chevron Wood Table Top, Part 1
08/29/2012 -- Question: How Do YOU Use Pinterest?
08/27/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday Is Back!!
08/26/2012 -- Blogging Help: Blog Readers’ Biggest Blog Pet Peeves
08/24/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
08/23/2012 -- What Are Your Biggest Blog Pet Peeves?
08/22/2012 -- DIY Sisal Ottoman Made From A Tire
08/21/2012 -- DIY: Hanging “Succulent Garden” Made With Pistachio Shells
08/20/2012 -- Please Help Me Decide What To Make
08/19/2012 -- How User-Friendly Is Your Blog?
08/17/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
08/16/2012 -- The Ugly Truth About Jealousy And Comparison
08/15/2012 -- Patio Furniture Chaise Lounge Makeover
08/15/2012 -- DIY: Make An Easy Floor Cloth In 60 Minutes Or Less
08/13/2012 -- Leather Wingback Chair Updated With Painted Wood
08/13/2012 -- DIY: Make Impressionist Artwork With Fabric Dye
08/10/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
08/09/2012 -- Thrift Store Chair Makeover
08/08/2012 -- How To Upholster A Dining Chair With Welt Cord & Buttons
08/07/2012 -- Sewing Basics: How To Make Continuous Bias For Welt / Piping
08/06/2012 -- Side Table Makeover With Reclaimed Wood
08/06/2012 -- The REAL Dining Chair Before & After
08/03/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
08/03/2012 -- Farmhouse Table Makeover With Honeybee Design
08/03/2012 -- Handmade Yarn-Wrapped Basket
08/01/2012 -- 15 Inspiring Dining Chair Makeovers
07/30/2012 -- M.I.H.M. – Turquoise and Orange Dining Chair
07/29/2012 -- Pink, Blue or Yellow? How To Decorate Your Nursery
07/27/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
07/27/2012 -- Croquet Mallet Towel Hook
07/25/2012 -- DIY – Painted Glass Bottles With Polymer Clay Flowers
07/24/2012 -- When Simple Projects Go Horribly Wrong
07/23/2012 -- Star-Spangled Desser Makeover
07/23/2012 -- M.I.H.M. – And Getting Back In The Swing Of Things
07/18/2012 -- Horchow-Inspired Natural Cane Lampshade
07/16/2012 -- DIY Multi Light Bulb Dining Room Chandelier
07/16/2012 -- Finding Balance (How Do YOU Do It?)
07/13/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
07/12/2012 -- My Experience Staining Wood With Tea, Steel Wool And Vinegar
07/11/2012 -- I’m Stubborn And Set In My Ways, But I’m Coming Around
07/10/2012 -- DIY Coffee Table Made From Wine Crates
07/10/2012 -- DIY Project: How To Make A Herringbone Serving Tray
07/09/2012 -- Concrete Birdbath Updated With Mosaic Tile
07/09/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday — Have You Seen This Fabric?
07/08/2012 -- (More) Ways To Make Money On A Blog
07/06/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
07/06/2012 -- DIY Eye Chart Artwork
07/06/2012 -- Bold and Colorful Dresser Makeover
07/05/2012 -- Before & After: Eight Amazing Coffee Table Makeovers
07/04/2012 -- Thrift Store Side Table Makeover
07/04/2012 -- DIY Project: Wood Veneer Coffee Can Vase
07/03/2012 -- Adorable DIY Elephant Lamp
07/03/2012 -- I’ll Share Mine If You Share Yours (My Top Five Painting Tips)
07/02/2012 -- Accent Table Made From A Suitcase
07/02/2012 -- Moss-Covered Frames
07/02/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday — My Renewed Inspiration
07/01/2012 -- How I Make Money On My Blog
06/29/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
06/28/2012 -- Five 4th Of July Wreaths You Can Make Yourself
06/27/2012 -- How To Delete An Out-Of-Control WordPress Plugin
06/26/2012 -- How To Cover Ugly Laminate With Pretty Wood Veneer
06/25/2012 -- Lampshade With Hand Stitched Detail & Whimsical Flowers
06/25/2012 -- No Sew Fabric Pocket Wall Organizer
06/25/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday: The Very Opposite Of Progress
06/23/2012 -- Simplify Your Online Life With Norton Identity Safe
06/22/2012 -- Beautiful Butler’s Pantry Before & After
06/20/2012 -- DIY: Miniature Succulent Planter Refrigerator Magnets
06/19/2012 -- Decoupaged Superhero Wall Letters For A Boy’s Room
06/19/2012 -- DIY: Framed Gravy Boat Succulent Planter
06/18/2012 -- Faux Wallpaper Drawn With A Sharpie Marker
06/18/2012 -- Resin Chrysanthemum Thumb Tacks
06/18/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday:: A Tiny Bit Of Kitchen Progress
06/17/2012 -- Spring a Tool Gift Surprise
06/15/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
06/13/2012 -- What Do You Think Of These Trends NOW?
06/12/2012 -- Ikea RAST Hack With Greek Key Design & Zinc Finish
06/11/2012 -- How I Stained & Sealed My Butcher Block Countertops
06/11/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday:: Butcherblock Countertops Finished!!
06/10/2012 -- Basics For Bedtime
06/09/2012 -- More Picture Border Fun With HTML
06/09/2012 -- Around The House
06/08/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
06/08/2012 -- Countertop Progress — Old Color Vs. New Color
06/07/2012 -- A Beautifully Decorated Screened In Porch
06/07/2012 -- Layered Ombre Vase
06/05/2012 -- How To Infuriate A DIY Blogger In Four Simple Steps
06/04/2012 -- Gorgeous Light & Bright Slipcovers For A Sunroom
06/04/2012 -- Eiffel Tower Dresser
06/04/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday…Let’s Get This Started…and FINISHED!!
06/03/2012 -- A Crafty Way To Transform Your Home
06/01/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
06/01/2012 -- Make It Happen Monday…Starting Next Week
06/01/2012 -- Beautiful Kitchen Remodel
05/31/2012 -- 10 Reasons I’m Tired Of Condo Living
05/29/2012 -- I’m A Starter…Not A Finisher
05/28/2012 -- Add Fancy Borders To Photos With Basic HTML
05/25/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
05/25/2012 -- Colorful Chevron Window Boxes
05/24/2012 -- How To Deal With Content Thieves
05/22/2012 -- Please Don’t Call Me A Hoarder
05/21/2012 -- An Amazing and Dramatic Kitchen Makeover
05/21/2012 -- Dimensional Artwork — Polymer Clay Flowers On Weathered Wood
05/20/2012 -- No Place Like Home (or Away)
05/18/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
05/18/2012 -- DIY Roll Out Canned Food Storage Shelf
05/17/2012 -- Enclosed Balcony Turned Zen Garden
05/17/2012 -- Stamped Clay & Jute-Wrapped Wire Plant Markers
05/16/2012 -- Painted Outdoor Rug Tragedy
05/15/2012 -- Kitchen Makeover With Chalkboard Cabinet Doors
05/15/2012 -- Outdoor Rug With Painted Stripes
05/14/2012 -- Countertop Covered In Pennies & Epoxy
05/14/2012 -- Vibrant Low Cost Bathroom Makeover
05/14/2012 -- How To Make A Weather-Resistant Outdoor Pillow
05/11/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
05/11/2012 -- Decorative Ladder Made From Tree Branches
05/09/2012 -- Client Update:: Vicki’s Kitchen Remodel Progress
05/08/2012 -- Creative DIY Herb Garden Ideas
05/07/2012 -- Patio Progress:: My $36 Adirondack Chairs
05/04/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
05/04/2012 -- Mid Century Modern Dresser Turned Customized Credenza
05/03/2012 -- DIY Rustic Wood Cornice With Airplane Transfer
05/03/2012 -- Eat-In Kitchen Makeover
04/30/2012 -- Is Site Build It (Now Called Solo Build It!) A Scam? A Site Build It Review…
04/27/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
04/27/2012 -- DIY Convex Mirror
04/27/2012 -- Stained Union Jack Coffee Table
04/26/2012 -- Outdoor Cinder Block Vertical Planter and Dry Bar Combo
04/25/2012 -- Update On My Butcherblock Countertops (it’s not pretty!)
04/23/2012 -- {Still} Learning To Be Content
04/20/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link party
04/20/2012 -- Chair Makeover With Custom Graphics On The Seat
04/20/2012 -- DIY Farmhouse Table and Bench
04/19/2012 -- Craigslist Dresser Makeover
04/19/2012 -- Light and Bright Kitchen Makeover
04/18/2012 -- Conflicted and Confused
04/17/2012 -- Front Door Decor — Spring Wreath Alternatives
04/16/2012 -- Blogging Help:: DIY/Home/Decorating Blog Necessities
04/13/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
04/13/2012 -- Side Table Makeover
04/11/2012 -- How to Make A Decorative Chrysanthemum Mirror
04/10/2012 -- How To Tie A Perfect Bow
04/09/2012 -- Inspiring Chandelier Makeovers
04/09/2012 -- Striped Pillow With Painted Detail
04/06/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
04/06/2012 -- Butterfly Shadow Box
04/06/2012 -- Dressing Room Makeover
04/05/2012 -- Blogging Help:: Five Ways To Be A More Considerate Blogger
04/05/2012 -- Beautiful China Cabinet Makeover
04/05/2012 -- Spring Umbrella Floral Door Decoration
04/05/2012 -- Blue And White Breakfast Room Makeover
04/05/2012 -- Natural Branch & Bird Spring Centerpiece
04/05/2012 -- Drop Cloth Curtains With Contrast Fabric And Ribbon Detail
04/05/2012 -- Decorative Flower Pot With Faux Glazed Ceramic Roses
04/04/2012 -- Any Suggestions For “My” Outdoor Space?
04/03/2012 -- Plaited Jute And Antiqued Wood Jar Label
04/03/2012 -- How To Shop At A Garage Sale
04/02/2012 -- Upcycled Magazine Wreath
04/01/2012 -- How Can You Get Cheaper Home Insurance?
03/31/2012 -- Updated Thrift Store Lamps
03/31/2012 -- Beautiful Spring Vignette
03/30/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
03/30/2012 -- Bookcase With Greek Key Paper Accent
03/30/2012 -- Jute-Wrapped Spring Wreath
03/30/2012 -- Short Curtains Lengthened With A Pleated “Skirt”
03/29/2012 -- Simple Terra Cotta Saucer Coasters
03/29/2012 -- Tea Stained Coffee Filter Wreath
03/28/2012 -- How To Hang Draperies And Curtains Like A Designer
03/27/2012 -- Easy Modern Triptych Wall Art
03/26/2012 -- How To Build An Elevated Garden
03/25/2012 -- Space Saving Ideas For Your Bedroom
03/23/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
03/23/2012 -- Striped “Home Sweet Home” Wall Art
03/23/2012 -- Spring Vase Filler Made With Golf Balls
03/23/2012 -- Peeps Spring Wreath
03/23/2012 -- DIY Rustic Wood Coffee Table
03/23/2012 -- Bold Green Painted Dresser
03/22/2012 -- Stenciled Fabric-Covered Magazine Holders
03/22/2012 -- Striped Painted Desk
03/22/2012 -- Orange, Black & Gray Boy’s Bedroom
03/22/2012 -- Origami Flower Table Centerpiece
03/20/2012 -- Spring Wreath Roundup
03/18/2012 -- Weekly Wrapup (and My New Business Venture)
03/17/2012 -- Weathered Wood Headboard With Light
03/16/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
03/16/2012 -- Glass Vase and Burlap Spring Candle Display
03/16/2012 -- Short Cabinets Heightened To The Ceiling
03/16/2012 -- Scary Purple To Beautiful Neutral Bathroom Makeover
03/16/2012 -- Blah To Beautiful Dining Room Makeover
03/16/2012 -- Tabletop Storage Unit With Damask Design
03/16/2012 -- Kitchen Makeover With Vintage Charm
03/16/2012 -- Pleated Fitted Tablecloth
03/15/2012 -- Blogs You Should Read: Thistlewood Farm
03/15/2012 -- Get All Of Your Paint Project Supplies…In ONE Trip To The Store!
03/14/2012 -- Striped Painted Curtains Part 2
03/13/2012 -- Striped Painted Curtains Part 1
03/12/2012 -- 10 DIY Projects You Can Make With Old Cabinet Doors
03/11/2012 -- Weekly Wrapup
03/09/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
03/09/2012 -- Personalized Family Photo Clock
03/09/2012 -- Bold and Colorful Living Room Makeover
03/09/2012 -- French Country Cottage Bathroom Makeover
03/09/2012 -- Painted Cultured Marble Sink
03/08/2012 -- No Sew Balloon Window Shade
03/08/2012 -- Rustic Deer Head Silhouette Wall Art
03/08/2012 -- DIY Mid Century Modern Console
03/08/2012 -- Colorful Painted Floor
03/07/2012 -- Blogs You Should Read: The Rooster And The Hen
03/06/2012 -- Blogging Help: My Top Five WordPress Plugins
03/05/2012 -- DIY Custom Window Treatments:: Painted and Stenciled Curtains
03/04/2012 -- Weekly Wrapup (and My New Blog!)
03/02/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
03/02/2012 -- Vintage China Cabinet Painted With Chalk Paint
03/02/2012 -- Gold Bamboo Sunburst Mirror
03/02/2012 -- An Amazing Chair Before And After
03/02/2012 -- Unused Outdoor Lighting Turned Terrarium
03/02/2012 -- Easy and Beautiful Sea Glass Artwork
03/01/2012 -- Old Dresser Updated With Paint, Stain and New Hardware
03/01/2012 -- Amazing Bedroom Makeover
03/01/2012 -- Loads of Fun With Color Palette Inspiration
02/29/2012 -- Q & A–How Can I Add Color To My Neutral Rooms?
02/29/2012 -- In My Dream Home:: Murano Glass Chandeliers
02/28/2012 -- Yes, This Really Is A Post About A Cat Litter Box
02/27/2012 -- Out Of Curiosity: Are Chalkboard Paint Projects Sooooo Last Year?
02/27/2012 -- Turn An Ugly Hollow Core Door Into A Pretty Chalkboard
02/26/2012 -- Weekly Wrapup (and a Possible New Blog)
02/24/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
02/24/2012 -- Chevron Painted Wall
02/24/2012 -- Spring Wreath Made From Old Sweaters
02/24/2012 -- Beautiful Kitchen Remodel Before & After
02/24/2012 -- Felt Dahlia Pillow
02/23/2012 -- DIY Custom Wood Air Return Vent Cover, Part 4
02/22/2012 -- DIY Custom Wood Air Return Vent Cover, Part 3 (SUCCESS!)
02/21/2012 -- How To Make A Pendant Light With Drinking Straws
02/21/2012 -- Make A Pendant Light Out Of An Outdated World Globe
02/20/2012 -- Out of Curiosity: Reclaimed Wood & Pallet Projects?
02/18/2012 -- Weekly Wrapup (and Some Diet Details)
02/17/2012 -- DIY Custom Wood Air Return Vent Cover, Part 2 (FAIL)
02/17/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
02/17/2012 -- Side Table Makeover
02/17/2012 -- Mosaic Sea Glass Serving Tray
02/17/2012 -- Basket Made Out Of Paper Bags
02/16/2012 -- DIY Custom Wood Air Return Vent Cover, Part 1
02/15/2012 -- Wine Cork Crafts and DIY Decorating Projects
02/15/2012 -- Winter Snowball Wreath GIVEAWAY!
02/13/2012 -- A Stroll Through Downton
02/11/2012 -- Weekly Wrapup (and a Discussion About Attitude)
02/10/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
02/10/2012 -- Reclaimed Weathered Wood Plank Ceiling
02/09/2012 -- Sherwin Williams’ Chip It! Tool
02/09/2012 -- How To Line Drawers With Fabric
02/08/2012 -- DIY Lace Chandelier
02/08/2012 -- Spring Wreath With Paper Pulp Egg Carton Flowers {VIDEO}
02/07/2012 -- Q & A–What Type Of Light Should I Use?
02/06/2012 -- Out Of Curiosity:: Painted Or Stained Kitchen Cabinets?
02/06/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party Highlights
02/04/2012 -- Weekly Wrapup (and a Personal Update)
02/03/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
02/03/2012 -- Pixel Artwork
02/02/2012 -- An Update On My Bookcase-Turned-Pantry
02/01/2012 -- My Utility Closet Finally Has A Countertop!
01/31/2012 -- Washing Machine Drum Turned Bedside Table
01/31/2012 -- Patterned Ceiling Created With Nailhead Trim
01/30/2012 -- Out of Curiosity:: Is Orange For You?
01/30/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party Highlights
01/28/2012 -- Weekly Wrapup
01/27/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
01/27/2012 -- My Mom’s Design Dilemma
01/26/2012 -- Q & A–What Window Treatments Should I Use?
01/26/2012 -- Reader Project:: Candace’s Kitchen Valances
01/24/2012 -- How To Link Your Post To A Link Party
01/24/2012 -- Utility Closet Update–A Cabinet Color Decision
01/23/2012 -- Beautifully Reupholstered French Country Style Chair
01/23/2012 -- A2D Has A New Mobile Site!
01/21/2012 -- Weekly Wrapup
01/20/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
01/20/2012 -- Is DIY Really A “Trend”?
01/19/2012 -- My Mom’s Bathroom Remodel:: Before & After
01/18/2012 -- Painted & Stenciled Plywood Subfloor
01/16/2012 -- I’m Joining The “Imagine” Challenge
01/16/2012 -- Almost Free Artwork From Shipping Palettes
01/14/2012 -- Weekly Wrapup
01/13/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
01/13/2012 -- Brass Chandlelier Makeover
01/12/2012 -- How To Paint A Brick Fireplace
01/10/2012 -- Unbelievably Amazing Closet Makeover
01/10/2012 -- My (Latest) Outrageous DIY Procrastination Story
01/09/2012 -- The Photo Galleries Of Beautifully Decorated Rooms Are Back
01/06/2012 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
01/04/2012 -- Q & A–How Can I Create A Defined Entryway/Mudroom?
01/04/2012 -- Cabinet Doors Updated With Molding
01/03/2012 -- 2012 HGTV Dream Home
01/02/2012 -- Serving Tray “Tiled” With Bottle Caps
01/02/2012 -- A New Year, A Fresh Start

2011 (435)

12/29/2011 -- Watch Out! It’s Getting Personal In Here!
12/28/2011 -- 2011 Year In Review:: Room Makeovers (Link Party!!)
12/27/2011 -- 2011 Year In Review:: Favorite Before & After Project (Link Party!!)
12/26/2011 -- 2011 Year In Review:: Favorite DIY Project Of The Year (Link Party!!)
12/23/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
12/21/2011 -- How To Arrange A Decorative Plate Wall
12/20/2011 -- Q & A–Oil-Rubbed Bronze and Brushed Nickel In The Same Room?
12/19/2011 -- Dining Room Makeover
12/19/2011 -- Q & A–What Color To Paint A Large, Open Kitchen & Living Room?
12/19/2011 -- Wood Shingle Wreath
12/18/2011 -- Blogging Help:: Out With Blogger, In With WordPress
12/17/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
12/15/2011 -- Union Jack Ottoman
12/14/2011 -- Welcome To The New A2D!!
12/09/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
12/07/2011 -- The Importance of a Well-Dressed Window
12/07/2011 -- My Blogging Journey
12/06/2011 -- DIY Project Accessories, Gumball Machine Fish Bowl
12/06/2011 -- How To Paint A Brass Fireplace Screen
12/05/2011 -- Confession:: I Photoshop Every Picture On My Blog
12/02/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party (Featuring Upcycling Projects!)
12/02/2011 -- Two-Tiered Tabletop Planter From Outdated Glass Light Covers
11/30/2011 -- What Is Upcycling?
11/28/2011 -- Floor Lamp Makeover
11/28/2011 -- DIY Winter Wreath Ideas Roundup
11/24/2011 -- Decorate With Paint Chips
11/24/2011 -- Giving Thanks…
11/21/2011 -- Thanksgiving Details—Don’t Forget The Kids!
11/18/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
11/17/2011 -- Winter Snowball Wreath
11/15/2011 -- Framed Magnetic Chalkboard Spice Rack
11/14/2011 -- Decorative Eiffel Tower Book Bundle
11/13/2011 -- Decorate With Jute
11/11/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party No. 31
11/10/2011 -- If I Weren’t A Decorator, I’d Be A Party Planner!
11/09/2011 -- Beautiful Girl’s Bedroom
11/09/2011 -- Unlined Pinch Pleated Draperies
11/07/2011 -- Faceted Paper Pendant Light
11/07/2011 -- Blogging Help:: All About Bandwidth
11/07/2011 -- Out Of Curiosity:: Does Your Home Reflect Your Wardrobe?
11/04/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
11/03/2011 -- “But I’m Not A Blogger! I’m Just A Pinner!” (A Pinterest Post Addendum)
11/03/2011 -- So Here’s My Problem With Pinterest (and Lazy Bloggers, and Irresponsible Website Creators)
11/02/2011 -- Reader Question: How Can I Make My Plain Kitchen Fabulous (On A Budget)
11/02/2011 -- Chevron Fabric Rug
11/01/2011 -- My Utility Closet Has Cabinets! (And I Need Your Input, Please!!)
11/01/2011 -- Aching Back, House of Fifty, and Pinterest Challenge
10/31/2011 -- Bold Horizontal Striped Fireplace
10/31/2011 -- An Argyle (and Utility Closet) Update
10/28/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party No. 29
10/27/2011 -- Fish Scale Wall Art
10/27/2011 -- Reader Question: Can Different Plaid Fabrics Be Used In The Same Room?
10/26/2011 -- Painted & Decorated Ceilings
10/26/2011 -- Miniature Pumpkin Vases
10/25/2011 -- Simple Fall Flower Arrangement
10/24/2011 -- Argyle?! Whose @#$%& Idea Was This Anyway?!
10/21/2011 -- Mud "Room" Closet
10/21/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link
10/21/2011 -- Inexpensive and Colorful Clock Makeover
10/21/2011 -- Q & A–What Options Do I Have With My Outdated Bathroom Tile?
10/20/2011 -- In Search Of The Perfect Stencil (or Other Wall Treatment)
10/19/2011 -- Metal Orb Pendant Light
10/19/2011 -- Hallway Progress…and a Minor Setback
10/18/2011 -- Tea Light Wall Art
10/17/2011 -- Reader Question: How Do I Paint This Ceiling?
10/17/2011 -- Ballard-Inspired Spool Table
10/17/2011 -- Would You Like To Peek Inside My Drawers?
10/14/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
10/14/2011 -- Hallway & Utility Closet Progress
10/13/2011 -- Reader Question:: Will This Window Shade Color Work With My Furniture?
10/12/2011 -- How To Decorate A Fall Mantel
10/12/2011 -- Inexpensive & Easy Fall Table Centerpiece
10/11/2011 -- DIY Light Fixture For My Hallway
10/11/2011 -- This Is Me Crying ‘UNCLE’!
10/10/2011 -- X-ACTO Giveaway Winners! (and a Paper Wreath In The Rain)
10/07/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party No. 26
10/07/2011 -- Miniature Pumpkin Topiaries
10/06/2011 -- Painted Label Treat Jars
10/05/2011 -- Fall Cardstock “Leaf” Wreath
10/04/2011 -- DIY Fail:: How To NOT “Wallpaper” Your Walls With Fabric
10/03/2011 -- Decoupaged Fall Leaf Vase/Candle Holder
09/30/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
09/30/2011 -- Jen’s Gorgeous Cloffice (Closet Office)
09/29/2011 -- This Is An Intervention
09/27/2011 -- Electrical Spools Turned Stools
09/26/2011 -- Outdated Lighting Turned Drum Pendant Light
09/23/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
09/23/2011 -- A Literal Drum Shade
09/22/2011 -- Q & A–What Can Be Done With Etched Stripe Mirrored Walls? (This One Has Me Stumped!)
09/22/2011 -- Q & A–Is It Okay To Mix Hardware Colors In A Room?
09/21/2011 -- DIY Fall Wreath Roundup
09/19/2011 -- A2D Open Auditions (Would You Like To Be An A2D Contributor?)
09/16/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
09/09/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
09/06/2011 -- Melissa’s DIY Diamond-Tufted Ottoman
09/02/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
08/29/2011 -- The Most Ridiculous Post You’ll Ever Read On A2D
08/26/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
08/24/2011 -- Olioboard Challenge:: The Wrapup
08/23/2011 -- My Office:: It All Starts With The Closet
08/22/2011 -- Easy DIY Headboard From Recycled Shutters & Door
08/19/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
08/18/2011 -- Olioboard Challenge: 7 Days, 7 Bloggers, 7 Moodboards
08/17/2011 -- My Hand Painted Floorcloth…Four Months Later
08/16/2011 -- Basic Throw Pillow
08/15/2011 -- 7 Days, 7 Blogs, 7 Moodboards, Coastal Cottage Challenge (Olioboard)
08/12/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
08/12/2011 -- Dresser Transformations
08/11/2011 -- Pillow With Flower and Lettering Applique and Notched Flange Trim
08/09/2011 -- Have You Heard Of Olioboard?
08/08/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Rachel Reider Interiors
08/05/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
08/05/2011 -- Special Delivery (Chevron Fabric For My Office)
08/04/2011 -- My Colorful Front Door
08/04/2011 -- Colorful Painted Interior Doors
08/03/2011 -- The Pinterest Challenge:: Two Projects Inspired By A2D!
08/03/2011 -- Free & Easy Paint Chip Artwork
08/02/2011 -- Bookcase Turned Pantry, Part 1
08/01/2011 -- Out of Curiosity: Short Drapes?
08/01/2011 -- New & Improved
07/29/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
07/22/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
07/21/2011 -- Let Me Be Real Honest With You…
07/20/2011 -- Meet The Newest Member Of Our Family…
07/19/2011 -- Sideboard With Decoupaged Maps
07/19/2011 -- It’s Time To DIY An Ottoman
07/18/2011 -- Fancy DIY Mudroom
07/18/2011 -- Contemporary Wainscoting
07/18/2011 -- Friday Link Party:: Best In Show
07/15/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
07/15/2011 -- Could You Use $10,000? Here’s Your Chance…
07/14/2011 -- My Office:: From Vague Ideas To Concrete Design Plan
07/13/2011 -- Blogging Help:: Resize Your Photos and Reduce Readers’ Frustration
07/12/2011 -- Coffee Table Turned Tufted Ottoman
07/11/2011 -- John & Alice’s Family Room
07/08/2011 -- Addicted (not so) Anonymous Link Party
07/08/2011 -- Dresser Turned Television Console
07/07/2011 -- John & Alice’s Kitchen
07/06/2011 -- Repurposed Drawers
07/05/2011 -- Nearing The Finish Line
07/01/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
07/01/2011 -- Inexpensive Candle Holder
06/30/2011 -- Reupholstered Wingback Chairs
06/29/2011 -- Brad Nailers and Air Compressors
06/29/2011 -- Staircase Spindle Candlesticks
06/28/2011 -- Outdoor Candle Lantern
06/28/2011 -- Fancy Chalkboard
06/27/2011 -- Spoon Plant Markers
06/27/2011 -- Ruffled Summer Wreath
06/27/2011 -- I See This Project In My Future
06/24/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
06/24/2011 -- Removing Some Of The Mystery From Upholstery and Button-Tufting
06/23/2011 -- I Forgive You, Craigslist (For Now)
06/22/2011 -- Wingback Chair Upholstery Progress
06/21/2011 -- Blast From The Past (DIY Sunburst Clock From 1971!!)
06/21/2011 -- DIY Feather Pillow Inserts
06/20/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: DIY Upholstery?
06/20/2011 -- Faux Coral Made From Dough
06/20/2011 -- How to Reupholster An Occasional Chair With Tufted Back
06/20/2011 -- How to Reupholster An Occasional Chair With Tufted Back
06/20/2011 -- How to Reupholster An Occasional Chair With Tufted Back
06/20/2011 -- How to Reupholster An Occasional Chair With Tufted Back
06/20/2011 -- How to Reupholster An Occasional Chair With Tufted Back
06/20/2011 -- How to Reupholster An Occasional Chair With Tufted Back
06/20/2011 -- Reupholstered Cane Chair With Tufted Back
06/17/2011 -- Friday Wrapup (and Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party
06/17/2011 -- Up To My Eyeballs In Upholstery Projects
06/16/2011 -- Dining Chair Makeover
06/15/2011 -- Sea-Inspired Gallery Wall
06/14/2011 -- Lamp Makeover
06/14/2011 -- My First Piece Of Real Artwork
06/13/2011 -- Painted Stairs
06/13/2011 -- Dresser Turned Desk
06/13/2011 -- Picture Frame Serving Tray
06/10/2011 -- Addicts (Not So) Anonymous Link Party
06/10/2011 -- It’s Time To Upgrade To A Big Girl Camera (Any Suggestions?)
06/09/2011 -- Clock Makeover
06/09/2011 -- Art Inspiration
06/08/2011 -- Rough-Hewn Wood DIY Fireplace Mantel
06/07/2011 -- DIY Furniture Feet For Cabinets
06/07/2011 -- Galvanized Tub Turned Ottoman
06/07/2011 -- Table Top Save
06/06/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: How Much Is Too Much For Artwork?
06/06/2011 -- DIY Table Fail (and My Plan “B”)
06/05/2011 -- Beware The Craigslist Chair (and Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party No. 8)
06/03/2011 -- The Mantel Question (and Friday Wrapup)
06/03/2011 -- Decorative Mirror Made With Wood Shims
06/02/2011 -- Administrative Details, DIYs, and a Winner!
06/02/2011 -- Craigslist Dresser Before & After
06/01/2011 -- How To Hanging Pictures On Tile
06/01/2011 -- Antique-Style Toolbox
06/01/2011 -- Factory Cart-Style Coffee Table
05/31/2011 -- Desk and Mirrors Revamp
05/31/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Tobi Fairley
05/31/2011 -- Bamboo Vase Sleeve
05/31/2011 -- Discarding Unused Latex Paint
05/29/2011 -- DIY Artwork (and Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party No. 7)
05/27/2011 -- Big Weekend Plans!!
05/26/2011 -- Shabby Chic Nursery
05/25/2011 -- Painted Sign Made From Old Baseboards
05/25/2011 -- Blogging Help:: Get More Traffic With “Alt” Tags On Your Pictures
05/25/2011 -- Pillow With Knitted Celtic Knot Design
05/25/2011 -- DIY Sunburst Mirror Roundup
05/24/2011 -- Painted Sofa
05/24/2011 -- How To Make Water Resistant Artwork From A Free Printable Graphic
05/23/2011 -- Doormat Wall Art
05/23/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: Paint Sheen?
05/23/2011 -- Child’s Activity Wall With Sliding Ladder {Girl In Air}
05/23/2011 -- The Winning Coffee Table Design
05/22/2011 -- My New Black Office (and Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party No. 6)
05/21/2011 -- Faux Carrera Marble
05/20/2011 -- Framed Jute Calendar
05/20/2011 -- Friday Wrapup
05/20/2011 -- DIY Tufted Upholstered Ottoman
05/20/2011 -- Not Quite Right
05/19/2011 -- Colored Pencil Monogram
05/19/2011 -- Great DIY Coffee Table Base Ideas
05/19/2011 -- French Farmhouse Kitchen Budget Remodel
05/19/2011 -- Mix & Match Chairs:: Yes or No?
05/18/2011 -- Tiered Succulent Planter
05/18/2011 -- A Gift To Me For My Office
05/18/2011 -- Living Succulent Wreath {Prudent Baby}
05/18/2011 -- J & A Family Room:: A Progress Report
05/17/2011 -- Paper Flower Wreath {Did Someone Say Party?}
05/17/2011 -- Mod Podge Dimensional Magic Artwork {Crafty Life and Style}
05/17/2011 -- Let’s Have a Contest (and Yes, There’s A Prize!)
05/16/2011 -- Spam Can Upcycle {Second Chances}
05/16/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: Home Offices, Good or Bad?
05/16/2011 -- Artwork Printed On Sheet Music {My Shabby Chateau}
05/16/2011 -- Here’s My Office Now (Don’t Expect To Be Impressed…YET)
05/16/2011 -- Amazing Bedroom For Boys {The Yellow Cape Cod}
05/15/2011 -- Addicted (not so) Anonymous Link Party No. 5
05/14/2011 -- My Office:: It’s All Coming Together
05/13/2011 -- Eiffel Tower Dresser {Retropolitan}
05/13/2011 -- Friday Wrapup
05/12/2011 -- Craigslist Dining Chairs!!! (Can I Keep Them, Please?!)
05/12/2011 -- Florals That Tickle My Fancy
05/11/2011 -- 3D Styrofoam and Moss "Spring" Sign
05/11/2011 -- My Office:: The Planning Stage
05/10/2011 -- Rustic Barnwood Headboard
05/10/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Willey Design
05/10/2011 -- Hand Painted Wall Mural
05/10/2011 -- A Peak At A La Mode
05/09/2011 -- Stenciled Curtains {The Thrifty Abode}
05/09/2011 -- Entryway Makeover
05/08/2011 -- Welcome to Addicts (not so) Anonymous No. 4!!
05/07/2011 -- Blue Twig Chandelier
05/07/2011 -- Painted & Wallpapered Desk
05/06/2011 -- Inexpensive Faux Coral {Home Stories A2Z}
05/06/2011 -- Friday Wrapup (and a Special Offer For A2D Readers!!)
05/06/2011 -- Yarn Pom Pom Wreath {Did Someone Say Party?}
05/06/2011 -- J & A Family Room:: And We Have Draperies!!
05/05/2011 -- Painted Geometric Pillows {The Creativity Exchange}
05/05/2011 -- Turquoise Front Door {In Between Laundry)
05/05/2011 -- Cottage Dreams
05/04/2011 -- Argyle Changing Table {Never A Dull Day}
05/04/2011 -- Change Your Cabinet Hardware From Pulls To Handles
05/04/2011 -- Master Bathroom Redesign
05/04/2011 -- J & A Kitchen:: The Progress So Far
05/03/2011 -- Repurposed Drawer As A Tray {Blue Cricket Design}
05/03/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Summer Thornton Design
05/03/2011 -- Repurposed Shutters
05/03/2011 -- Have You Tried Chalk Paint?
05/02/2011 -- Mud Room
05/02/2011 -- Adorable Boy’s Nursery
05/02/2011 -- Customizing A Store-Bought Woven Shade
05/02/2011 -- Painted Desk
05/01/2011 -- A Painted Brick Fireplace, A Winner, and Addicts (not so) Anonymous No. 3
04/29/2011 -- Happy Chair
04/28/2011 -- J & A Kitchen and Family Room Updates
04/26/2011 -- It’s Granite Day!
04/25/2011 -- A Feast For The Eyes (House of Fifty)
04/24/2011 -- Addicts (not so) Anonymous–No. 2
04/22/2011 -- Friday Wrapup (and a Very Personal Message)
04/22/2011 -- More Painting Tips (Painting Cabinet Doors)
04/21/2011 -- Progress (I Think) and Fireplace Indecision
04/20/2011 -- I Have Absolutely Nothing To Share…
04/19/2011 -- So Much To Do, So Little Time (How Do YOU Handle It All?!)
04/19/2011 -- A House Like No Other
04/18/2011 -- Out Of Curiosity:: Are You A Trend Follower?
04/18/2011 -- The Finish Line IS In Sight!!
04/17/2011 -- Welcome to the First Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party!!
04/15/2011 -- Friday Wrapup (And A Reminder)
04/15/2011 -- Home Office Inspiration
04/14/2011 -- I Heart Fabric
04/14/2011 -- I Think I’ll Actually Have Dining Chairs Soon!!
04/13/2011 -- Before & (In Progress):: Occasional Chairs For J & A Family Room
04/12/2011 -- Is Primer Really Necessary?
04/12/2011 -- Before & After:: Lisa’s Dresser
04/11/2011 -- Out Of Curiosity:: New Or Previously Owned Furniture?
04/11/2011 -- The New & Improved Pet Station
04/09/2011 -- Vintage Ball Jar Wall Mount Lighting {The Blue Cabinet}
04/09/2011 -- Painted Stairway Runner {That’s My Letter}
04/08/2011 -- Friday Wrapup
04/08/2011 -- Air Mail Envelope Window Treatment {Brooklyn Limestone}
04/08/2011 -- An Impromptu Product Review
04/07/2011 -- The 2011 HGTV Green Home
04/07/2011 -- I Now Love What I Once Hated
04/06/2011 -- If Only I Had A Million Dollars
04/06/2011 -- How To Make A Hand Painted Floor Cloth
04/05/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Brian Dittmar Design
04/05/2011 -- A Musical Interlude
04/04/2011 -- Another Reason To Love Oil-Based Paint
04/04/2011 -- My Painted Floor Cloth (and a Question About Size)
04/01/2011 -- Friday Wrapup
04/01/2011 -- Bright, Colorful, Happy Interiors
03/30/2011 -- Brittany’s DIY Fork Photo Holders
03/30/2011 -- Cassandra’s Dining Room
03/29/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Natasha Baradaran
03/29/2011 -- An AMAZING (and Budget-Friendly) Flooring Makeover
03/28/2011 -- My Attempt At Pet-Related Artwork {and This Month’s Winner!!}
03/25/2011 -- Friday Wrapup (and I Completely Dropped The Ball!!)
03/25/2011 -- They’ll Finally Have A Good Home
03/24/2011 -- How To Clean Oil-Based Paint Out Of A Brush
03/24/2011 -- Pondering Pet-Related Artwork
03/23/2011 -- An Incredibly Charming Kitchen
03/23/2011 -- J & A Kitchen/Family Room:: Painting, Upholstering, and Cursing a Tree
03/22/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Leverone Design
03/22/2011 -- Before & After:: Beautiful Kitchens
03/21/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: Open Kitchen Shelving?
03/21/2011 -- J & A Kitchen:: And Progress At Last!!
03/20/2011 -- Upholstered Poster Headboard {Garden Web}
03/19/2011 -- Painted "Wallpaper" {Room By Room}
03/18/2011 -- Friday Wrapup (and My Favorite Room Of The Week)
03/18/2011 -- Painted Floor Cloth Progress
03/17/2011 -- Tips For Painting A Tree Mural
03/16/2011 -- Looking Back Can Certainly Be Encouraging
03/16/2011 -- DIY Headboard Bench Made From A Headboard And Footboard
03/15/2011 -- Speaking Of Hand-Painted Chevron Rugs…
03/14/2011 -- Painted Floor Cloth:: Two Three Of Many Design Options
03/14/2011 -- The Evolution Of My Ceiling
03/12/2011 -- Hand-Painted Floor Cloth
03/11/2011 -- Friday Wrapup (And A Question About Painted Floorcloths)
03/11/2011 -- A Little Turquoise and Aqua Kitchen Inspiration
03/10/2011 -- I’m Inspired!! (Above-The-Sink Artwork For My Kitchen)
03/10/2011 -- One More Sunburst Post (and My Plan "A" Brought To Life)
03/09/2011 -- Gwen’s Bathroom Makeover Revisited
03/08/2011 -- I Think My List Is Getting LONGER!!
03/08/2011 -- I’ll Sell You Mine For The Bargain Price Of $200!!
03/07/2011 -- There’s No Turning Back Now!!
03/07/2011 -- My Kitchen Ceiling (and An Exercise In Democratic Decorating)
03/04/2011 -- Friday Wrapup
03/03/2011 -- Vivienne’s Dresser Before and After
03/03/2011 -- My Ceiling Decision
03/02/2011 -- Wood Shim Sunburst Mirror
03/02/2011 -- Gwen’s Master Bedroom
03/01/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Joel Woodard Interior Design
03/01/2011 -- D.I.Y. Project:: Sunburst Made Out Of Wood Shims
02/28/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: What Do You Do With Your Ceiling?
02/28/2011 -- My Kitchen Ceiling Progress
02/25/2011 -- Friday Wrapup (and We Have a Winner!!)
02/24/2011 -- Blogging Help:: Mouseover "Quick View" Before & After Pictures
02/24/2011 -- Julia’s Kitchen
02/23/2011 -- Paint Chip Artwork (Bower Power)
02/23/2011 -- A Little Eyecandy From Studio Ten 25
02/22/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Jean Alan
02/22/2011 -- Walls Paneled With Wood From Shipping Palettes (Mom and Her Drill)(Bower Power)
02/22/2011 -- Layered Sand Flower Vase
02/21/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: Plantation Shutters, Yay or Nay?
02/21/2011 -- Breakfast Room Chairs:: This Is What I Want!!!!
02/21/2011 -- A2D Cooking School:: Chicken Tetrazzini
02/20/2011 -- Embellished Sewing Machine Cover (Stay-At-Home Artist)
02/20/2011 -- Painted & Decoupaged Chest of Drawers (Cottage Hill)
02/18/2011 -- Friday Wrapup (and May I Please Ask A Favor Of You?)
02/18/2011 -- A Kept Promise, A Plan, and A Request For Help
02/17/2011 -- It’s Time To Get Real (and Painfully Honest!)
02/16/2011 -- DIY Basics: Figuring Fabric Yardage For Draperies (or Curtains) With Patterned Fabric
02/16/2011 -- J & A Kitchen/Family Room:: Painting The Great Wall
02/15/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Patrick J. Hamilton
02/15/2011 -- Before & (Not-Quite-So) After:: Craigslist Dresser For J & A Family Room
02/14/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: Mirror, Mirror On The Bathroom Wall…
02/14/2011 -- Don’t You Just LOVE An Interesting Chandelier?
02/11/2011 -- Friday Wrapup
02/11/2011 -- A Big, Sloppy Virtual Kiss On The Cheek For You (Yes, YOU!!)
02/10/2011 -- You’ve Had Two Months Now! Have You Used It?
02/10/2011 -- What About Celtic Hearts & Turk’s Heads?
02/09/2011 -- My Latest Craigslist Find
02/09/2011 -- J & A Kitchen/Family Room:: Let The Fun Begin!!
02/08/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Vanessa de Vargas
02/08/2011 -- Before & After:: Slipcovers By Shelley
02/07/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: Kitchen Backsplash Material?
02/07/2011 -- Etched Glass Soap Dispenser
02/06/2011 -- A2D Cooking School:: Kristi’s Charro Beans
02/04/2011 -- Friday Wrapup
02/04/2011 -- Skirted Bedside Table
02/03/2011 -- Pet Station Created From Vintage Secretary Desk
02/02/2011 -- Decorative Paper Book Jacket
02/02/2011 -- Pillow With Selvage Ruffle
02/01/2011 -- Pleated Drop Cloth Slipcovered Ottoman
02/01/2011 -- How To Build A Banquette Bench With Storage
01/31/2011 -- Lined Valance With Contrasting Fabric Band
01/31/2011 -- Turn Raised Panel Cabinet Doors Into Recessed Panel Doors
01/29/2011 -- A2D Cooking School:: Pork Chops With Seasoned Rice
01/28/2011 -- Friday Wrapup
01/28/2011 -- Five Money-Saving Tips To Take Away From John & Alice’s Bathroom Makeover
01/27/2011 -- Easy Dry Erase Board
01/27/2011 -- John & Alice’s Master Bathroom:: The Reveal!
01/26/2011 -- Subway Art Style Rustic Sign
01/25/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Plush Home
01/25/2011 -- Before & After:: Jaime’s Wingback Chairs
01/24/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: What’s On Your Windows?
01/24/2011 -- My Kitchen Ceiling Has Issues (and I Need Your Input…PLEASE!!)
01/22/2011 -- A2D Cooking School:: Pizza Casserole
01/21/2011 -- Friday Wrapup
01/21/2011 -- Jute-Wrapped Chandelier Progress
01/20/2011 -- D.I.Y. Project:: Beaded Empire Chandelier
01/20/2011 -- Picture Perfect 126-Square-Foot Victorian Cottage
01/19/2011 -- Kristi’s Top Five Must-Have Tools
01/19/2011 -- My Bright Idea For A ReStore Chandelier
01/18/2011 -- Inspiring Design:: Style On A Shoestring
01/18/2011 -- Before & After:: Draperies From Nice To WOW!!
01/17/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: Small and Fabulous, or Large and Sparce?
01/17/2011 -- My Frustrating Search For Dining Chairs (and My New Frosting Addiction)
01/15/2011 -- A2D Cooking School:: Anjolette’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole
01/14/2011 -- Friday Wrapup
01/14/2011 -- Tidbits:: Painted Faucets, Clearcoats, and Frosted Windows
01/13/2011 -- Beth from "The Stories Of A To Z" Shares Her Master Bedroom
01/13/2011 -- Painted Bathroom Faucets & Shower Enclosure
01/12/2011 -- Using Painters Tape Around Curves
01/12/2011 -- J & A Master Bathroom:: The Final Painted Faucets & Shower Enclosure
01/11/2011 -- Inspiring Designs:: Blount Design
01/11/2011 -- Before & After:: Suzanne’s Factory Cart Coffee Table
01/10/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: Mixing Metal Finishes In A Room?
01/10/2011 -- YOC In My TLC:: I Have Matching Countertops Again!
01/08/2011 -- A2D Cooking School:: Chicken & Pea Casserole
01/07/2011 -- Friday Wrapup
01/07/2011 -- Painted Bathroom Faucets…In Progress
01/06/2011 -- Jon & Jean’s Family Room
01/06/2011 -- Painted and Decoupaged Headboard
01/05/2011 -- DIY Basics:: Decoupage Paper Without Wrinkles Or Bubbles {Video}
01/05/2011 -- J & A Master Bathroom (and Painting Bathroom Faucets)
01/04/2011 -- Inspiring Designs:: Niche Interiors
01/04/2011 -- Before & After:: Caroline’s Chest of Drawers
01/03/2011 -- Out of Curiosity:: Color Palette Determined By Climate?
01/03/2011 -- My TLC and the Year of Completion!!

2010 (217)

12/24/2010 -- 2011 HGTV Dream Home (and Signing Off Until The New Year)
12/23/2010 -- 2010 Year In Review:: Favorite Room Redesign Of The Year
12/22/2010 -- 2010 Year In Review:: Favorite DIY Project Of The Year
12/21/2010 -- 2010 Year In Review:: Favorite Before and After Furniture Transformation
12/20/2010 -- 2010 Year In Review:: Favorite Post Of The Year
12/17/2010 -- The Master Plan:: John & Alice’s Kitchen/Family Room
12/15/2010 -- Quick & Easy DIY Gifts (that won’t break the bank!)
12/13/2010 -- Looking For Great, Inexpensive Decorator Fabric?
12/10/2010 -- On Today’s Agenda:: Refinish This Chest Of Drawers!!
12/08/2010 -- What Should I Do With My Wallflutters?
12/07/2010 -- More Beautiful Gray Kitchens
12/06/2010 -- Welcome to the New Addicted 2 Decorating!!
12/03/2010 -- Hunting For The Perfect Shade Of Gray
12/02/2010 -- I’ve Become The "Plan B" Queen!!
12/01/2010 -- My New (Cheap) Interior Door Idea
11/29/2010 -- D.I.Y. Details:: My Closet Shelves and Cassandra’s Painted Piano
11/24/2010 -- CraigsEasy:: Makes Buying Other People’s Junk Much Easier!
11/23/2010 -- Footed Bowl From Lighting Components
11/22/2010 -- Why I Should Never Be Left Unsupervised With A Sander In Sight
11/19/2010 -- Cassandra’s Painted Piano
11/18/2010 -- My Finished Closet (With A Video!)
11/17/2010 -- My Closet Is Almost Finished!!
11/16/2010 -- John & Alice’s House:: What’s Next? The Kitchen!!
11/15/2010 -- My Bedroom:: Closet Progress
11/12/2010 -- It’s The Weekend…Time To Get BUSY!!
11/11/2010 -- Mirrors Hung…Finally!! (And Looking For Your Input)
11/10/2010 -- Another Brass Framed Shower Camouflage Solution
11/09/2010 -- My Bedroom Design Is Falling Apart!!
11/08/2010 -- A Different Kind Of Before And After
11/05/2010 -- A Closer Look At My Favorite Room I’ve Ever Designed
11/04/2010 -- Dear Thieving Unethical Texas Interior Designer,
11/02/2010 -- Enough About Bathroom Mirrors Already!
11/01/2010 -- Framed Mirror From Builders-Grade Plate Glass Mirror
10/29/2010 -- J & A Master Bathroom:: And The New D.I.Y. Framed Mirrors
10/28/2010 -- My Mom Loses Sleep Over My Decorating!!
10/27/2010 -- My Beautiful Painted ~~Glass~~ Plastic Chandelier
10/26/2010 -- My Moment(s) Of Insanity
10/25/2010 -- My Bright Idea:: Bedside Lighting For My Bedroom
10/22/2010 -- A Peek At My Bedroom Progress
10/21/2010 -- My Headboard Tutorial + Fiona’s Hard Work = FABULOUS!!
10/20/2010 -- The Case Of "It Has To Get Worse Before It Gets Better"
10/19/2010 -- Upholstered Headboard With Nailhead Trim
10/18/2010 -- My Thousand Dollar Headboard!!
10/15/2010 -- What The Heck Was I Thinking?!
10/13/2010 -- Today, I’m Pondering Bathroom Mirrors
10/12/2010 -- So, I Got A Little Sidetracked (But Check Out This Progress!!)
10/11/2010 -- My Bedroom (and Its Very Shameful "Before" State)
10/08/2010 -- Tree Branch Drawer & Door Pulls
10/07/2010 -- Can You Guess What These Are?
10/06/2010 -- Bailey’s Bedside Table:: Before & After
10/05/2010 -- Have You Ever Seen A Prettier Green?
10/04/2010 -- Paint Colors For My Bedroom
10/01/2010 -- J & A Master Bathroom:: Beautiful Glazed Walls
09/30/2010 -- Artwork Created From A Photograph
09/28/2010 -- Bailey’s Bedside Table:: A Change In Plans (and Some Painted Inspiration)
09/27/2010 -- One Project Down…593 To Go!
09/24/2010 -- Flooring Progress
09/23/2010 -- Do You Ever Wake Up In the Morning and Think To Yourself…
09/22/2010 -- My Master Bedroom Plan
09/21/2010 -- Eight Years Ago Today…
09/20/2010 -- J & A Master Bathroom:: Wall Treatment Progress
09/17/2010 -- Jute Rosette Buttons
09/16/2010 -- How To Cover A Lampshade With Fabric
09/15/2010 -- Book Page Wreath
09/13/2010 -- J & A Master Bathroom:: And Massive Mirrors No More!
09/10/2010 -- Fabric Options For My Bedroom…Again!!
09/08/2010 -- Are Your Light Bulbs Making You Sick?
09/07/2010 -- My Love/Hate Relationship With Home Depot (But I Love/LOVE My New Flooring!!)
09/06/2010 -- Saffron Marigold Giveaway Winner!
09/03/2010 -- The Scrapped Table Panels Make a Comeback
09/02/2010 -- John & Alice’s Master Bedroom — Before And After
09/01/2010 -- It’s a Giveaway:: Hand-Printed Textiles From Saffron Marigold
08/30/2010 -- Two Penny-Pinching Projects
08/27/2010 -- "Kristi, Everything You Touch Turns To Gold"
08/26/2010 -- J & A Bedroom:: It’s Almost Finished!!
08/25/2010 -- Fabric Options For My Bedroom (and a Giveaway Winner!)
08/24/2010 -- Jute-Wrapped Jar Vase
08/23/2010 -- I’m Saying Goodbye To Concrete Floors
08/20/2010 -- It’s a Giveaway:: Gorgeous Bedding from P.C. Fallon Co.
08/19/2010 -- The Virtual Becomes Reality:: Glimpses of Bailey’s Bedroom
08/18/2010 -- The Finished Lampshades
08/17/2010 -- A Lesson In Following Instructions (and the Difference That Dry-Brushing Can Make)
08/16/2010 -- One Crazy Busy Week Ahead!!
08/14/2010 -- There’s No Excuse For Your Outdated Lighting!
08/13/2010 -- Painting Tips (So You Can Paint Like Better Than a Pro!)
08/12/2010 -- Reader Feature:: Amy’s DIY Diamond Tufted Headboard
08/11/2010 -- It’s Official:: I’m a Dumpster Diver (But Look What I Got!!)
08/10/2010 -- New Pet Station Color (With Visual Aids This Time!!)
08/09/2010 -- Julia’s Kitchen:: Progress Updates and More About Fabrics
08/06/2010 -- Drapery Options for Julia’s Eat-In Kitchen
08/05/2010 -- Customizing Ready-Mades
08/04/2010 -- Bedside Table Progress (and How To Make Your Own Decorator Table)
08/03/2010 -- Bailey’s Bold & Colorful Bedroom (a Virtual Room (re)Design)
08/02/2010 -- Diamond-Tufted Upholstered Headboard
07/30/2010 -- J & A Bedroom:: Mystery Project Revealed
07/29/2010 -- A New Color For The Pet Station:: What Color Should I Choose?!
07/28/2010 -- Simple Decorative Pillow
07/27/2010 -- My Butcherblock Countertops Seven Months Later (and I Spy a Problem)
07/26/2010 -- Bellacor Tufted Upholstered Headboard–WINNER!!
07/22/2010 -- I’m In The Times!!
07/20/2010 -- My Window Treatment Conundrum (and I Could Sure Use Your Help!!)
07/19/2010 -- Julia’s Kitchen Progress (and What’s Wrong With This Picture?)
07/16/2010 -- It’s a Giveaway:: Tufted Upholstered Headboard from Bellacor ($300 – $400 value!!)
07/15/2010 -- Fabulously Inexpensive Draperies
07/14/2010 -- When In Doubt, I’ll Ask My Readers…
07/14/2010 -- A Crazy Tale of a (Quite Unexpected) Kitchen Remodel
07/13/2010 -- Old Dining Room Chairs + Salvaged Fabric = Fabulous New Dining Chairs!! (possibly)
07/12/2010 -- Camera Ready
07/09/2010 -- I’m Still Here!! But….
07/06/2010 -- More Beautiful Flooring, Gorgeous Fabrics, and DIY Projects Galore!!
07/02/2010 -- Out of Curiosity:: Where Do We Stand On Wallpaper NOW?!
07/01/2010 -- J & A Master Bedroom (and a Peek At The Fabric Selections)
06/30/2010 -- What Fills My flower Jar? The Happiest Flower On Earth!!
06/29/2010 -- Let’s Talk Money!! (Gwen’s Bathroom Budget Breakdown)
06/28/2010 -- Beautiful Black Doors (and a Few Random Updates)
06/25/2010 -- Naked Chairs (and the Easy Way To Refinish Wood)
06/24/2010 -- Make A Headboard From Fence Pickets For Under $50
06/23/2010 -- Does It Look Like A Headboard Yet?
06/22/2010 -- J & A Master Bedroom:: The Finished Dresser!!
06/21/2010 -- J & A Master Bedroom:: Dresser Transformation (A Sneak Peek)
06/18/2010 -- Gwen’s Bedroom:: Finishing Touches (and Two Items Transformed)
06/17/2010 -- Gwen’s Master Bathroom
06/16/2010 -- A Little Mirror On Mirror Magic (a Quick How To)
06/15/2010 -- An Incredible Goodwill Find for J & A’s Bedroom
06/14/2010 -- Gwen’s Bathroom:: Some Finishing Details
06/10/2010 -- A Trip Back In Time (and My Gorgeous New Blooms)
06/08/2010 -- A Heart To Heart Talk About "Talent"
06/07/2010 -- J & A Master Bedroom (and the Easy Way To Scrape Heavy Texture From A Ceiling)
06/04/2010 -- J & A Master Bedroom, Day 6:: More Wallpaper (and a Major Ggrrrrrr Moment!!)
06/03/2010 -- J & A Master Bedroom, Day 5:: Wallpaper, At Last!!
06/02/2010 -- Out of Curiosity:: Wood Countertops in a Bathroom?
05/31/2010 -- My Kitchen Wall Mural…Finished!!
05/29/2010 -- J & A Master Bedroom, Day 4:: Painted Board & Batten (and a Case of Live & Learn)
05/28/2010 -- J & A Master Bedroom, Day 3:: Dresser Transformation
05/27/2010 -- J & A Master Bedroom, Day 2:: More Board & Batten (and My Love For Caulk)
05/26/2010 -- Gwen’s Bedroom:: Draperies (finally!)
05/25/2010 -- My Kitchen Wall:: The Plan…Probably
05/24/2010 -- J & A Master Bedroom, Day 1:: Progress on Board & Batten Walls
05/21/2010 -- Wallpaper, Dressers, and Craigslist…Oh My!!
05/20/2010 -- Wallpaper Options (and Please Give Your Input!!)
05/18/2010 -- Board & Batten:: Simple, Fresh, and Beautiful
05/17/2010 -- Master Bedroom:: The Current "Before" State, and the Master Plan
05/14/2010 -- Sharing My Design Secrets:: Custom Shower Curtains and Liners
05/13/2010 -- Out of Curiosity:: Wallpaper Borders, Yea or Nay?
05/11/2010 -- Big Changes Coming To Kristi Linauer Interiors
05/10/2010 -- Bathroom Lighting Transformed (and the Incredible Power of Paint!!)
05/07/2010 -- The Finished Dresser & Chest of Drawers (and Dealing With Chrome & Brass Bathroom Fixtures)
05/06/2010 -- Progress:: Gwen’s Dresser & Chest of Drawers (and a Peek At Her Bedside Chandeliers!!)
05/05/2010 -- On the Agenda For Today:: Transforming Gwen’s Dresser and Chest of Drawers
05/04/2010 -- Out of Curiosity:: How Much Is Too Much For Fabric?
05/03/2010 -- My Amazing Garage Sale Find (and a Giveaway Winner!!)
04/29/2010 -- The UPS Man Makes My Heart Go Pitter Patter
04/28/2010 -- Longing To Fill The Void…On My Kitchen Wall (Plus, A Bonus Nugget of Knowledge!!)
04/26/2010 -- Hand Painted Family Name Sign
04/22/2010 -- Gwen’s Painted Bathroom Cabinets
04/21/2010 -- Painted Cabinets:: So Fresh, So Beautiful!! (And My Little Mini Rant)
04/20/2010 -- Progress:: Gwen’s Bedroom
04/15/2010 -- Out of Curiosity:: Two Twin Beds In A Guest Bedroom?
04/13/2010 -- Bamboo & Cane Chairs (and a Little Sneak Peek)
04/12/2010 -- Chalkboard Tags For Baskets
04/08/2010 -- Out Of Curiosity:: Place Settings As Decor, Yes Or No?
04/06/2010 -- Simple Quilted Patchwork Throw
04/05/2010 -- My Kitchen & Eating Area: Past, Present…and FUTURE!!
04/02/2010 -- It’s Time For Spring Cleaning!!
04/01/2010 -- Virtual Room (re)Design:: Julie’s Guest Bathroom (and a Giveaway Winner)
03/31/2010 -- Braided Fabric Coasters
03/26/2010 -- Virtual Room (re)Design:: Cassandra’s Colorful & Eclectic Dining Room
03/25/2010 -- Fake Flowers & Foliage:: Fabulous or Faux Pas?
03/24/2010 -- New Project:: My Inefficient Closet Turned Utility Room
03/23/2010 -- DIY: Make A Burlap & Ribbon Tassel
03/22/2010 -- Fun With Typography
03/18/2010 -- Hunting For The Perfect Dining Chairs (Do I Already Have Them?)
03/16/2010 -- Button Magnets and Push Pins
03/15/2010 -- Eating Area Progress: Window Treatment and New Wall Color
03/12/2010 -- TGIF! (And My Super-Secret Project)
03/11/2010 -- A New Project Begins (Bedroom Redesign)
03/09/2010 -- Upholstered Headboard With A Wood Frame
03/08/2010 -- Plywood Table Top With Iron-On Edge Banding
03/07/2010 -- The Answer To Your Question Is…YES!!
03/06/2010 -- What Is It With Men…and Wood?
03/04/2010 -- A New Plan For An Old Table
03/03/2010 -- Customized Durable Paint Chips
03/02/2010 -- Banquette Seating Progress
03/01/2010 -- Disappointment (and Shedding New Light)
02/26/2010 -- Finalizing the Banquette Design (and Hoping You’ll Give Me Your Input!)
02/25/2010 -- Here It Is…My Brilliant Idea
02/24/2010 -- I Love A Beautiful Banquette
02/23/2010 -- Ready For Garage Saling!
02/22/2010 -- Banquette Seating Finally Underway!
02/21/2010 -- How To Make An Egg Carton Flower Pendant Light
02/19/2010 -- Making Do On A Very Tight Budget (And Learning To Have A Thankful Heart)
02/18/2010 -- Houston, We Have A Problem (But Take A Look At My Awesome Booty!)
02/17/2010 -- My Kitchen Progress (and a Peek At My New Lighting)
02/16/2010 -- Please, Help Me Keep This One Alive!!
02/12/2010 -- My Little Photoshop Secret (Let’s Just Keep This Between Us!!)
02/11/2010 -- Perhaps I’m Not As Creative As I Thought
02/10/2010 -- Narrowing Down My Kitchen Lighting Options
02/10/2010 -- Make A Pretty Vase Out Of Marbles And A Mayo Jar
02/09/2010 -- What Do You Think About My Over-the-Sink Light?
02/08/2010 -- Backsplash Progress (and a Giveaway Winner!!)
02/03/2010 -- Patchwork Throws Have Taken Over My Living Room!
02/01/2010 -- Wall Treatment For My Home Office:: Trees Or Horizontal Stripes?
01/29/2010 -- What To Do With Fabric Remnants? A (Somewhat) Quick and Easy Gift Idea!
01/28/2010 -- Drapery Crisis Averted
01/23/2010 -- Ghosts In The Machine, and Gremlins In The Tape Measure
01/19/2010 -- Reminiscing…And The Reupholstering Of A Very Unique Piece Of Furniture
01/18/2010 -- A Busy Weekend (And Up To My Ears In Reupholstery Projects)
01/15/2010 -- A Sneak Peek Of My Office (Because I’m Not Just About Kitchens!)
01/14/2010 -- My Color Palette & A New Wall Color (Feel Free To Weigh In!)
01/13/2010 -- Have You Seen The 2010 HGTV Dream Home Yet? Take A Look!!
01/12/2010 -- And The Winning Idea For My Kitchen Is…
01/11/2010 -- My Kitchen/Dining Area Progress So Far (And Needing Your Input…Again!)
01/10/2010 -- Have You Visited Your Local ReStore Lately?
01/09/2010 -- Beautiful, Colorful Chandeliers (and a Sneak Peek Of My Glass Chandelier)
01/05/2010 -- Kitchen Cabinet Door Transformation:: Hit Or Miss?
01/04/2010 -- Grand Ideas:: And A Tale Of Very Brave Clients
01/02/2010 -- Drawer Hardware, Or No Drawer Hardware? That Is The Question. (And Your Input Is Appreciated!)

2009 (47)

12/31/2009 -- A Look Back:: Favorite D.I.Y. Projects of 2009
12/30/2009 -- Sneak Peek:: Dining Area With Built-In Seating
12/29/2009 -- A Word About My New Sink (and Breathing a Sigh Of Relief)
12/28/2009 -- Progress Report Monday:: Kitchen Progress (Countertops, Sink, Undercabinet Lighting)
12/22/2009 -- Is It Wrong To Say I Love This Sink?
12/21/2009 -- Progress Report Monday:: My New Countertops!!
12/11/2009 -- I’m Finally Getting Kitchen Countertops!!
12/04/2009 -- Random Thoughts On A Friday Afternoon:: Built-In Cabinets and Window Treatments
12/03/2009 -- I’m Getting New Cabinet Doors (Pssstt…I Need Your Opinion!)
12/01/2009 -- A Stubborn Client Revisited
11/23/2009 -- Progress Report Monday:: And The First Big Reveal Of My TLC
11/20/2009 -- A Living Room Sneak Peek
11/19/2009 -- Window Treatments Make The Room
11/16/2009 -- Progress Report Monday:: IT IS FINISHED!! My Completed Pet Station
11/11/2009 -- Gorgeous and Ecomonically-Priced Woven Shades
11/09/2009 -- Progress Report Monday:: And A Very Sad (and Frustrating) Admission
11/06/2009 -- Happy Friday! (And Another Friday Giveaway)
11/02/2009 -- Progress Report Monday:: Pet Station & Rag Tag Tassels
10/29/2009 -- Take A Stroll Down Memory Lane With Me
10/28/2009 -- I Have a Door Dilemma: Can I Get Some Help Please?!
10/26/2009 -- Progress Report Monday:: Share Your Projects and Your Progress!
10/23/2009 -- Happy Weekend! What Projects Are You Workin’ On?
10/21/2009 -- My Next Project: Making Room For Pets
10/20/2009 -- Starting Next Week:: Progress Report Monday
10/19/2009 -- Before and After: Chest of Drawers
10/16/2009 -- Indestructible Fabric? Maybe Not, But Pretty Darn Close!
10/15/2009 -- An Utterly Humiliating Realization (and a Desperate Need For Window Treatments)
10/14/2009 -- A Tale of a Stubborn Client (and a Very Exciting Shopping Trip)
10/12/2009 -- Kitchen Cabinets: Progress Is Slow But Steady
10/05/2009 -- A Productive Weekend, Indeed!
10/02/2009 -- A Productive Weekend Ahead (I Hope!!)
09/22/2009 -- Outside Of My Comfort Zone:: New Color Palette & Style
08/27/2009 -- Dining Chairs: Before and After
04/24/2009 -- Kristi Linauer Interiors is moving and (almost) everything is for sale!!
04/24/2009 -- My Latest Project–Patchwork Top Dining Table
04/20/2009 -- Adventures (and Mishaps) in Home Renovation
03/30/2009 -- The Concrete Floor Diaries, Day 5 & 6 (and clarifying what it’s NOT)
03/28/2009 -- The Concrete Floor Diaries, Day 4 (and taking a much-needed break)
03/27/2009 -- The Concrete Floor Diaries, Day 3 (and hints of what’s to come)
03/26/2009 -- The Concrete Floor Diaries, Day 2 (and it’s a little disheartening)
03/25/2009 -- The Concrete Floor Diaries, Day 1 (and how DIY is like childbirth)
03/17/2009 -- Love At First Sight…But It’s Not Meant To Be
03/10/2009 -- Behr Paint, and One Very Satisfied Customer
02/23/2009 -- Introducing Vintage Chic by Kristi Linauer Interiors
01/09/2009 -- Two-Car Garage Turned Art Studio
01/05/2009 -- DIY Project: Vintage-Inspired Hostess Apron
01/01/2009 -- Happy Endings, New Beginnings

2008 (14)

12/15/2008 -- Worst Week
12/04/2008 -- Cultured Marble:: Love It or Hate It?
12/02/2008 -- Wanting What I Can’t Have
11/25/2008 -- Chair and Ottoman Makeover With Slipcovers – Before and After
11/07/2008 -- More Fabulous Finds!!
11/05/2008 -- My Inspiration….Finally!!
10/03/2008 -- Kitchen Design:: Weighing my options
08/04/2008 -- How To Create A Venetian Plaster Wall Treatment
07/31/2008 -- Candice Olson + Blik = FABULOUS!
07/30/2008 -- Have You Seen Where I Work?
02/19/2008 -- Builder Spotlight:: Magnolia Custom Homes
02/04/2008 -- From McMansion To French Country Cottage
02/01/2008 -- Is Bronze The New Stainless Steel?
01/11/2008 -- Is This Bed Really Worth $60,000?