I'm not going gray; that's just paint in my hair.
The new light in my living room is simply fantastic. Sure, I could say it's because the sun is setting later, but I can't get over how much brighter and more cheerful I feel now that the house isn't a cave from all the tan paint when I walk in the door.A few weeks ago, I probably wouldn't have … [Read more...]
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...]
It's been a while since I've updated the House Tour, so now that I'm on a school break, I'm attempting to at least not come home to a train wreck. I started with the living room and got halfway through the kitchen staging before I completely passed out from exhaustion, but luckily this house isn't … [Read more...]
For the most part, I like modern pieces. But every now and then, I find an old treasure I can't wait to take home.This old basket is an antique Chinese rice bucket. I found it during a recent Atlanta thrifting event with local bloggers at a store called A Classy Flea. I found some fantastic … [Read more...]
A friend of mine who is in another program at my university has a week off for Spring Break. I thought this was weird considering that it's friggin' February.Atlanta is definitely experiencing a mild winter. And I'm personally thrilled that the days are getting longer. Charlie is loving it too … [Read more...]
I have two decorative pillows on my couch in the living room. I got them so long ago that I can't remember how they wound up in my possession or how they wound up making a regular appearance on the couch. The crinkly beige fabric on them makes them disappear into the nearly identical shade of … [Read more...]
 Hey there - I'm Sarah.Can't cook. Don't have time to clean. Full time day jobber, weekend grad student, and power tool collector. I have a knack for getting paint all over ME instead of all over the wall. But I'm determined (hissy fits and all) to turn a 1980s eyesore into a young, modern home. Join me for all of the fun and frustration... and bring your paint brush! More>>> |
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