The daunting lighting situation was finally resolved and cleaned up, and I had a glimmer of an idea to paint something special on this one wall! I toyed around with lots of different ideas. But in the end, I decided on this subtle swirly pattern. I chose flat paint for this one wall, and bought the same color (Pittsburgh Paints in Deep Emerald) in high gloss... I'm sure you could use a clear ... [ Read More ]
Kitchen Lighting
Here's the story on how our kitchen painting project turned into what felt like a demolition and remodel:I came home from work one evening and decided to finish painting the kitchen Dark Teal!! It was just dark enough outside that I couldn't paint without the kitchen light on. But when I flipped it on... NOTHING HAPPENED. This happens about 50% of the time with our tacky fluorescent central ... [ Read More ]
Megan’s Backsplash
Megan is one of my BFF's, so I had dual purposes for being at her house!! We visited, and measured, and visited, and taped, and visited and painted... and had some pizza and drinks. What could be better!!Here's the before, folks. And you got it, this would be the after. In other news, check out Megan's adorable living room. I couldn't help myself, because it just looks like it could be ... [ Read More ]
Lindsay’s Backsplash
We painted 3 backsplashes today, but I only have the energy to blog one of them this evening. And that way, I can leave you all on the edge of your seats in anticipation!Lindsay and her family just moved to an amazing new house in a quaint little town. We love venturing out and seeing people's houses and how they decorate. Everybody has their own style, and it's so fun to see and get ideas!Lindsay ... [ Read More ]
The Basics
I haven't used bullet points for a long time, and I miss them from the very core of my being.Nick is mowing and I'm taking a break from painting the mural in the kitchen.Lucile is perched on my chestal region at this very moment... purring very loudly in my face.We are in the midst of several projects that I'm so excited to finish and share on the blog! I've been eating a lot of pasta and ... [ Read More ]
Must. Clean. Soon.
This is what my kitchen floor looks like. ...and my kitchen island. ...and my beautiful hardwood floors....and my entire HOUSE! I just about can't take it anymore.. ... [ Read More ]
Our Problem Child
In case you need a good laugh (and I suspect you do), please enjoy the following pictures of Reuben wearing his protective 'dog cone.' I laugh hysterically at him and think of it as sweet revenge for chewing up the AC wires and costing us $245, not to mention him accosting the AC fix-it man. I'd like to say we got the cone specifically to torture him for causing us all the grief that he has, but ... [ Read More ]
My Birthday
Yesterday, July 3rd, was my 28th birthday... and my sweet sweet husband took it upon himself to make it a great one!! He awoke early to bake me my favorite cake: Confetti Cake! It was the first cake he's ever baked... EVER. And it was complete with 28 candles! We ate it for breakfast with coffee. Ain't nothing better.We then headed up to NE Iowa to meet up with my familia at their campground to ... [ Read More ]
Mural Eye Candy
First off, it's my Birthday. Second, I wanted to share how... sometimes when I'm getting ready to do a project, I'll flip through magazines or Google stock photos for inspiration. Below are some of my favorite mural photos that are getting me psyched for something I'm going to do in the kitchen... only far more subtle! Maybe some of these will make your heart pitter-patter and inspire you to ... [ Read More ]
BAD dog, BAD!
Well, Reuben got his collar off.He has many similar talents.. ... [ Read More ]
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