Royal Bread (John’s Christmas Gift)
That’s what John thought this gift represented when he unwrapped it on Christmas morning. But by around his third guess he’d cracked the co…
First House Ideas and Projects
Come check out all of the decorating & home improvement projects we worked on to transform our first house. We loved showing our fixer-upper some love, and doing room makeovers on a budget thanks to lots of DIY enthusiasm.
S’prise Squared
I love surprises, and John’s an expert at pulling them off. He’s done everything from arranging for my best friend to fly in for my birthda…
Spray Painting A Round Mirror Bright White
We painted an ugly bronze mirror white for a whole new look on the cheap. Here’s the play by play.
How To Unclog A Kitchen Drain
Unclogging the kitchen sink wasn’t fun, but we got ‘er done. Learn what we did and what worked for us.
How Much Did Our Kitchen Renovation Cost?
After our big kitchen reveal yesterday, it seems like the million dollar question still lingers: how much did it cost? (Hint: It wasn’t mil…
Kitchen Renovation Before & After Pictures
Who would have ever thought we’d be without a kitchen for almost four months? Not us. But it’s baaaaaack. And it’s better than ever. First …
Kitchen Confidential
The counters are in and boy are they better than sliced bread. After months of waiting for a surface to dice upon, any old counter would do…
Checking Out Our Pashmina Granite At The Stoneyard
Our new and improved granite slabs moseyed into town this week and, unlike our last visit to the stoneyard, it was definitely love at first…
Painting A Textured Ceiling
The sheer equation of gravity + paint = nightmare. But add abnormally absorbent ceiling tiles that are bumpy and uneven to the mix. Sounds …
Why You Should Pick Granite Counters From A Slab, Not A Sample
The excitement began yesterday when we visited the stone yard to check out our granite slabs. And ended when we laid eyes on the giant hunk…
How To Warm Up A Living Room That’s Feeling Stark
While the majority of America seems to love hoarding and clutter, John and I are lone mice. Or whatever the opposite of a pack rat would be…
Kitchen, You Are Missed
This not having a functioning kitchen thing is getting old. It may sound strange, but we were too lazy to go out to eat tonight. Instead, w…