I’ve chatted with my mom several times about the history of this bookcase, and its origins. We are sure it wasn’t from the old family farmhouse, but I can’t help but wonder if it was in the Sear’s Craftsman Style Kit home where my grandparents, mom, and aunt first lived (and lost during the Depression).
BATHROOM UPDATE
After years of talking and dreaming about remodeling our bathroom, we are ready to get this project executed. The bathroom is currently gutted and stripped down to the studs in most of the room, however, I managed to take some before photos to share where we began with this project.
A kitchen fireplace
You don’t see many fireplaces in the kitchen these days, but in Colonial times they were the center of the home; where meals were prepared and how the home was heated. I’ve always loved the idea of having a fireplace in our kitchen. Recently, Kirk and I looked at fireplaces and inserts, which got me … Read More
Choosing a Recliner
Our search for a recliner we both could agree on has been years in the works. We looked at many recliners, read many reviews, and tested chairs when possible. We looked both online and in many stores. Each of us had a checklist for what we wanted regarding the recliners. Kirk’s list included a comfortable chair that “fit” him well head-to-toe and he preferred leather upholstery. Of course, aesthetics were high on my list.
How to style a kitchen sink area that is pretty and functional
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