That number is completely made up. But let's jump right in! Looky what I'm considering:I know when I updated you last week, I mentioned using color for my stairs. Lots of it. And I think that sounds awesome. But when I spotted these black and white curtain panels at Ikea last week, … [Read more...]
Corbel Contemplating
April 4, 2013 12 Comments
When I picked up this corbel a few weeks ago, I thought that it might wind up as a nightstand in the guest bedroom similar to how other bloggers have done here and here.But now, I'm thinking it's too pretty and quirky to tuck away in a bedroom that I haven't actually had anyone sleep in since … [Read more...]
Dueling DIY: Stair Runner Tryouts
April 2, 2013 34 Comments
Usually, the first rule learned in DIY is that things don't always work out the first time around. As evidenced so far with my terrible idea to paint the stairs white. I'm glad I've since come to my senses and painted them black in the epically long challenge Kit and I dubbed Dueling DIY, but … [Read more...]
Fifteen Wall Surfaces
March 27, 2013 4 Comments
I briefly mentioned it yesterday, but it bears repeating: there are fifteen different wall surfaces in this house that are turning from a medium tan to a light greige. Among these surfaces include:the hallway to the kitchen (done) the entryway nook (done) the bow window in the living room … [Read more...]
The Other Bright Side
February 21, 2013 7 Comments
Guess what next week is? Finals.It's actually just one final. And I know what you're thinking: wasn't I just complaining about starting the semester a month ago? And wasn't I complaining about an exam last week?Yes - yes, I was. Because I wasn't paying attention when I signed up for my … [Read more...]
A Day Off
February 18, 2013 3 Comments
Nowadays, having "the day off" from work hardly means that I get to actually spend time doing leisure activities. Instead, I'm usually hard at work on the house. And then I take a nap or take the dog to the park and allow myself to do a little leisure reading before getting right back to … [Read more...]
Entryway Changes & An Atlanta Discovery
February 15, 2013 6 Comments
Today's post is sponsored by Simons. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.I must learn to weld. That's the thought when I saw this entryway:I have found an entryway that perfectly demonstrates what I want mine to look like. Only this one was created by Life begins at thirty, right? (love … [Read more...]
