If you've been around long enough (with inexplicable patience) to remember Part 1 of our Drexel makeover, you'll remember that it went from Beauty-and-the-Beast-Yellow, to primed-white, to chocolate brown. And because we're not-so-bright, we didn't photograph the next step, so I"ll just tell you. We put on a nice thick coat of satin Ivory. Just imagine it in your little head.While Nick was doing ... [ Read More ]
Skyline Curtains
We were commissioned by a new 'client' (my older brother and his wife) to give their curtains a sleek skyline look. But first, you should go take a tour of their classy high-end Chicago loft. Here's a photo of their impressive great room. Amazing, right? And would you believe that this is the view from their wall-o-windows in the living room? JEALOUS. As a rule of thumb, we try not to experiment ... [ Read More ]
Budget Kitchen Updates! {Accent Wall and Faux Painted Backsplash!}
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 ]
Downstairs Bathroom: Part 2
Alright kids... I can sense the anticipation for the outcome of the downstairs bathroom, and so I shall withhold from you no longer. I know it's not anything too extraordinary, but it is FAR superior to it's previous state of existence.I realize that the burnt orange is a little obnoxious, but you have to consider the fact that I'm a little obnoxious, and it is my house after all. And, don't quote ... [ Read More ]