Eighteen Tips For Working Smarter, Not Harder
I’ve received a bunch of comment requests for an update on how we’re doing when it comes to finding the ever-elusive work/life balance that…
Favorites Ideas and Projects
Here are all of our project and room makeover favorites on one easy to browse page full of decorating ideas, easy upgrades, painting and furniture building ideas, etc.
How To Hang A Shelf Over The TV
Ding dong, the bare spot above the TV is dead. Remember how it used to look like this for a few years? And then we graduated to a bigger tv…
Art For Under $50
Ok, not the whole world, but a good smattering of it. For those of you who watched our house tour video yesterday, you’ve seen a shot of th…
Chart Topping DIY Music Video
It’s pretty clear from all the embedded music videos and song-reference-titled posts that John and I are music lovers. John even mentioned …
$200 Marble Fireplace Makeover
We can officially stick a fork in it, guys. Well, the studio actually stuck an oversized fauz clam shell in it, but that’s doesn’t roll off…
How To Build A Fireplace Mantel
Ready for more progress on the fireplace? Good, ’cause there’s been lots. Last you saw, we had tiled the hearth and part of the surround wi…
How To Tile A Marble Herringbone Fireplace
With our fireplace refacing plan all worked out, and our supplies waiting at the ready, it was time to dive into step 1: TILE! So we’re her…
How We Make Our Annual Family Photo Book
Last year is soooo, well, last year. But before we bid it a formal adieu, let’s get into one of our favorite annual happenings: Yup, we’re …
Board & Batten For Less Than $60
Yesterday you saw how our board and batten project came out for the Pinterest Challenge, so today we’re back with the full tutorial shebang…
Avoiding Buyer’s Remorse & Purchasing Paralysis
Q: “How do you know when you’re investing in the right piece for a room? I’m paralyzed to pull the trigger and then later realize the table…
How To Make Wood Frames For Large Art Or Posters
This is it. My most favoritest art ever. Yes I know that’s a big statement. A big statement with a non-word, at that. But it’s all deserved…
How To Build A Wood Frame Around A Bathroom Mirror
But first, who framed Roger Rabbit? I dunno. I can’t remember how that movie ended. But as for who framed out our hall bathroom mirror? We …