Last weekend Jo Lynn and I took a field trip. We both had some lookin’ to do at IKEA and… I really wanted to see this new store at the Galleria in Edina. Arhaus is a home furnishing store that is a joy to browse. it’s full of gorgeous spaces Creativity abounds — and astounds … Read More
Slowly moving forward
Mr. D and I are no strangers or newbies to home remodel/renovations. We have given more than a few rooms new looks in 30+ years of marriage including a two-story addition on our first home that had a family room, two bathrooms and a master bedroom. However, in all those makeovers, we’ve never done a … Read More
Meanwhile back at TheCottage…
The day after we returned home from Cincy, Mr. D and I have been doin’ work at TheCottage. While we were gone the awful popcorn ceiling was removed and a new knockdown ceiling put it its place. Such an improvement! We opted to save some change and paint the new ceiling ourselves. It seemed like … Read More
New lighting!
We started Phase I of the kitchen/great room remodel at The Cottage this week! It’s amazing how little changes/improvements can make such a huge difference in a room. On Wednesday we had an electrician add some can lighting. Two lights over the fireplace. Five lights in the kitchen … and two over the entry … Read More
Patio pick-up
Last weekend we accomplished more than I expected to, but less than I wanted to. Does that even make sense? My weekend to-do lists are always lofty, and rarely completed, but most of that is my fault for procrastinating or lingering too long over morning coffee with Kirk. We know how to drag out … Read More
Dumpster Dive Part 3
I’ve saved the best dive item for last. Definitely my favorite, and most likely to last through my decor edits. This old kitchen window has so much character. Seriously, when was the last time you saw a window that opens like this? See that pink arrow pointing to that road burned leg? Fell off my … Read More
Dumpster Dive Part Two
Next item out of the dumpster gave our entry a little character. I like the added height and interest this larger wood window screen contributes to the space. Maybe it will stay, maybe not. But for now it’s growing on me. Next up my favorite dumpster treasure.
Dumpster Dive. Item 1
Last week I got a text from my friend and comrade in all things decor telling me that the dumpster at the house they are remodeling was being picked up that afternoon, and that she left the stuff she thought I’d be interested in on the top. It was a quick run to her house … Read More
15 minute project
Stopped at Hobby Lobby on my way home from work tonight and picked up some supplies to make some fancy-schmancy magnets. First the magnets. Round. Three quarter inch. Ceramic. 80 of them for $6.99. Should have waited for them to go on sale….or run home for a 40% off coupon. Embellishments next on my list. … Read More
Passing the baton
Baby Girl is following in my footsteps. She is re-styling this antique vanity to make it her own. She is also blogging about her re-style adventure here. Stop by and tell her I sent you!