Introducing the bathroom cabinet transformation. This spacious beauty has been setting in the basement for several months awaiting its turn. It finally came! And the best part . . . . It only cost $5. Yes, five dollars! We went to a church “garage sale” and found this setting forlornly by itself with […]
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Transition Kitchen: How to make do while your kitchen is remodeled
Cooking is definitely a challenge when your kitchen is a major construction area! I made a temporary kitchen in the dining room. Sharing this morning in case you are thinking of ripping out your kitchen for a redo — a dose of reality!! It will be so worth it all in the long run. This […]
Begin the Kitchen Remodel!
Finally!!!! The Seventies Kitchen is ready to go out the door! The cabinets were a dark brown when we moved in which made the kitchen like a black hole. They were painted white a few years later which brightened things considerably! We have to leave the same basic footprint since there is no way […]
Powder Room Makeover — in progress
The wood floor had been installed in the powder room a few years ago. And then everything came to a standstill while I debated on the color. Color swatches hung on the wall and we had almost come to a decision, when someone said it looked like an Easter egg factory had exploded in our […]
How to choose color for your home – part II
An oft repeated rule of thumb in choosing color for your home is to start with an accessory you love. The theory is that it is easier to match paint to a color in an expensive or sentimental painting, vase, pillow than it is to find accessories to go with the color. I did that […]
Stellar Staircases – The Reality
For weeks, I had been collecting inspiration pictures for redoing our basement stairs. What I finally pictured was a beautiful staircase with gorgeous dark stained treads, gleaming white risers and lilting teal blue stenciled designs. Then reality happened. We started with this lovely carpet covering each stair. Classic Seventies. Original. Chosen by the previous owner. […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!