Hi there- I KNOW I am not alone with this phenomena sweeping the country this time of year. It started with a plan to paint our basement bathroom. Well, I should have known my 8 paint samples and counting was an omen of things to come. I had my samples and did the initial color test [Read more…]
DIY Wall Chalkboard Calendar
Hi there- I am soooo excited to show off this project. A few months ago I finished my office makeover project HERE. As you can see I had a large blank wall behind my desk. I was so proud of this makeover because it was all me. So I wanted a DIY project that would [Read more…]
Stain to Paint Sofa Table
I seriously think I could paint every stained piece of furniture in my house a bright shade of white. With hardwood floors and dark furniture I need to brighten the house up a bit! So I am super excited to share this easy transformation of a sofa table that went from stain to paint!. I moved the sofa table [Read more…]
Front Door: Stain to White Paint!
I did it! I painted my stained from interior door white! A few months Six months ago I posted my front door dilemma HERE. But here is the abbreviated version and the before photos if you don’t want to get side tracked! Stained door adjacent to white interior door. All of our interior doors are painted [Read more…]
Idea for paint inspiration for a child’s bedroom
In the evolution of my boys’ bedrooms I found an idea for paint inspiration. And, inspiration was right in front of me all along! If you and your child are getting stuck in the negotiations of paint colors look to your child’s interests to find paint inspiration. My boys were busy with all things tennis and there’s lots of inspiration. Look [Read more…]
Upcycle Real Estate Signs
upcycle signs I recently spent some much need time in the garage sorting through the crap! I found a stash of real estate signs from years past. In my not so distant past I sponsored an annual garage sale and had an abundance of garage sale signs taking up valuable real estate in my garage. When I transferred to a [Read more…]
Paint Suggestion for paint touchups around the house
paint suggestion Today I am sharing a paint suggestion for paint touchups around the house. This tip is perfect when doing paint touchups involving multiple paint colors. For example, when a quick touchup on the baseboard, leads to smidge of paint on the wall which requires a different color. In my case I was using primer and a high gloss white. This saved me [Read more…]
Bookcase Makeover with Paint
Hi everyone- I don’t know why I never noticed this, but I have a lot of dark wood furniture! And, I am over it. Yes, my son would say, “hashtag suburban mom probs.” So when I saw this before/after project on BH&G.com of a very similar bookcase I knew it was time to get out the [Read more…]
How to paint 26 cabinet pulls in seconds!!!
I wanted a quick change in the laundry room. I had the original chrome pulls.. actually… these chrome pulls are updates from the original brassy finish. I know, I know… #suburbanmomprobs” is what my son would call this post. And I found these egg knob pulls over at Classic Door Hardware . The egg shape was fun and different. They ended [Read more…]
Milk Can Makeover: Before and After
I am so excited to share this milk can makeover. I found this milk can at a yard sale a few years ago. I dragged it home where my {first} husband expressed concern that I might be exhibiting signs of hoarder-ness. He likes new! He doesn’t like the idea of someone else’s stuff taking up [Read more…]
Two tone dresser: Stain & Paint
Stain & Paint 2 Tone Dresser I wish I had the original photo of my {first} husband’s childhood dresser. My mother-in-law could not get this out of her basement fast enough when we bought our first house. It was a piece of my husband’s childhood, made by his grandfather ( born and raised in a small farming [Read more…]
Painting the Garage Entry Door Black
I am in love with this painting project in my garage of all places. I was intrigued by black doors and decided the garage entry door was a safe place to start since only family would enter the house through the garage. Painting the garage entry door black was an easy decision when our first impression of [Read more…]
Painted Front Door
One of my most popular post is the evolution of my front door with paint. It has a history of stain and paint. Here’s a quick look back. The original door was stained. This is a grainy photo because it was likely the first photo I snapped for this blog. Front door painted black which I loved, [Read more…]