Home Goods offers a style scope quiz to determine your design style. After answering a series of questions, I found out I am Elegant Classic. My full description reads:
You have a refined sensibility with an appreciation for history and tradition in your furniture and your rooms. You value beauty, things that are well crafted, and [...]
As you can see this secretary had been painted and was quite beaten up. I refinished this secretary some time ago. Back then, I was into dark finishes. I always stripped everything down to the bare wood and resorted to using paint only if the condition of the wood was so bad that [...]
Hope you had a nice weekend! I had a chance to do a little DIY this weekend and completed this hook rail project. I wanted to add hooks to the back of my bedroom door to hang my robe and whatever else is destined to land on my bedroom chair.
I made this one using remnant [...]
John Robshaw was the guest speaker at Janurary’s gathering of the NY Design Meetup (Apartment Therapy Offline). I treasure the opportunity to listen to established designers like Rachel Ashwell, Jonathan Adler. On Wednesday, John Robshaw’s talked about his journey into the design world. These up close and personal gatherings are always phenomenal.
After spending a lot [...]
I saw this candle display in a holiday Crate & Barrel catalog and instantly fell in love. The simple design screamed DIY. Quickly, the wheels in my head began turning and I came up with an easy way of getting the same look using what I already have at home.
I knew I had [...]
In my quest to simplify life in 2010, I have spent the last few days purging, de-cluttering and organizing my home. I am donating and recycling as much as possible and will even attempt to offer a freebie (computer table) on Craig’s List, in an effort to spare the landfill.
I am much closer to achieving [...]
New Year’s Eve was low keyed and relaxing. I began the day making bread. No bread machine, no mixer, no recipe and no measuring – all I need is a bowl, the ingredients and my hands. It used to be a regular occurrence; however, over the years it has turned into a “holiday only” treat. [...]
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June 23 - July 3
THIS LIST IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!
1. Paint display letters
2. Repot plant
3. Clean out sideboard drawer
4. Paint inset compartment to secretary
5. Wire No. 2 son’s lantern
6. Replant flowers and lay mulch in front of house
7. Paint vertical stripes on accent wall in dining room
8. Set up DIY Spot Twitter page
9. Paint recharger drawer
10. Mod Podge decorative balls
11. Clean inside of van
12. Declutter/organize garage
