Technically last week's post about ripping down the ceiling could be considered Part I of this living room remodel, but if we want to be super technical this actually started last year. First, a new staircase. Soon after, the carpeting was ripped out and the subfloor was painted in lieu of installing an actual floor.… Continue reading Living Room Remodel Part I
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A DIY Desk Made From 2x6s
We (and by we I mean my husband) built a sturdy desk from 2x6 lumber. Why did we DIY a 2x6 desk? Because I, Queen of Not Measuring Anything, ordered a new printer and then discovered there was nowhere to put the damn thing. Behold the behemoth. It's the Canon Pixma Pro-100, for all of… Continue reading A DIY Desk Made From 2x6s
Get the Look: Antique Iron Beds
When it comes to antiques some of my all-time favorite things are old metal or iron beds. A particular favorite is old hospital beds. And dangerous, infant-head-squishing cribs. And day beds. Really, any sort of bed-like thing that is made from metal. I'm not picky. When we redid the bedroom floor I had one of… Continue reading Get the Look: Antique Iron Beds
How to Arrange a Closet Like a Control Freak
Cleaning and arranging a closet soothes me. Now that I'm on the topic, that should be a thing: Therapeutic Closet Cleaning. Like primal screaming, but for neat freaks. Anyway, knowing how to arrange a closet like a control freak is not a bad thing. Anyway, my anal-retentive attention to detail tidiness is most apparent in… Continue reading How to Arrange a Closet Like a Control Freak
How to Clean Old Bottles
I absolutely love old bottles. I have since I was a kid - there are a lot of them around the house, sitting on shelves and generally just being rad. There have been so many in the house that at times I have to list them for sale in the Etsy shop just to try… Continue reading How to Clean Old Bottles