Decorating and DIY Project Journal

Older decorating tutorials, paint projects, furniture ideas, and house updates from the Objectales archive.

DecoratingFebruary 14, 2008

This morning as John headed off to work he mentioned that he’d hidden “a little something” around the house and encouraged me to “go on a s…

First HouseFebruary 12, 2008

We made custom bedroom monograms and framed them above our bed to personalize our room and add a bit of black and white charm.

Home ImprovementFebruary 8, 2008

We started 2008 with a home improvement bang like no other. We were up at 8:20 am and on the road to Ikea by 9. What would motivate two sle…

First HouseFebruary 7, 2008

We promised more photos of our two guest bedrooms sporting their new crown molding, so here they are. First, we bring you the second bedroo…

First HouseFebruary 5, 2008

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 HouseFebruary 1, 2008

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…

First HouseJanuary 31, 2008

We painted an ugly bronze mirror white for a whole new look on the cheap. Here’s the play by play.

Home ImprovementJanuary 28, 2008

Unclogging the kitchen sink wasn’t fun, but we got ‘er done. Learn what we did and what worked for us.

First HouseJanuary 25, 2008

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…

Home ImprovementJanuary 24, 2008

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 …

First HouseJanuary 23, 2008

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…

Road Trips & TravelJanuary 21, 2008

We’re currently blogging from the beach. Now before you get jealous let me just say that it’s about 20 degrees outside and we even got some…