I struggled for years trying to create a pretty and functional area by my kitchen sink. I found placing the dish soap, hand soap, scrubbers, etc. under the sink was cumbersome and not really practical. Then I tried decanting dish soap into an oil and vinegar cruet with a pour spout which failed too because … Read More
It’s only paint
After painting our built-ins a beautiful green I was inspired to keep painting another area of our great room.
Built-in shelves makeover
Painting our white built-ins a fabulous green color really added depth, an element of cozy and color to our all white room.
New Silestone countertop and subway tile backsplash
Our subway tile backsplash and Silestone countertop in “Lagoon” are finally finished and I couldn’t be happier with the new look. Our previous perimeter countertop was black Formica that just sucked the light out of the kitchen and looked a bit sad and dull. By changing the surface to the Silestone on the perimeter counters … Read More
Adding a centerpiece to a patio table with umbrella
We have two tables with umbrellas on our patio at the back of our house. It’s a very sunny patio near the pool so having an umbrella gives us a break from the sun when needed. I’ve always struggled with eating and socializing at a table with a pole in the middle of it and … Read More
Kitchen Counter Upgrade
Updating a kitchen with new Silestone countertops and subway tile backsplash
Office / Studio
My Studio | Office is one of my favorite rooms in our house. This room does double duty for me. It is where I work and where I create. I keep my art supplies in an antique Hoosier cabinet on one side of the room and on the office side it is all business with … Read More
Painted Steps
Color decisions There are four sets of stairs in our quirky cottage and three of them needed an update – a color change and a coat of paint to freshen them up. The fourth set of stairs will be tackled another day because, unfortunately, they still have carpet on them. With the stairway walls and … Read More
Dish Towel Cabinet Skirting
I’ve always loved the look of a skirted farmhouse sink. It reminds me of a simpler time and I think it adds so much charm and character to a cottage-style kitchen. So I have found a way to get the look in a different way. We often have little grandchildren around here (or we used … Read More