Well, thanks for asking. I am a home design enthusiast on a small budget who loves trading ideas with other DIY’ers. I especially love trading comments with other creative bloggers. For me, DIY means “do it yourself” or “design it… Read More
Recreating the entryway
I love walking through the front door and seeing a beautiful entryway / foyer/ or vestibule. It just screams for me to come in, take off your jacket and stay a while. It is the red carpet into I love… Read More
master bath: from blah to ooh-la-la
Let me start by saying that Scott is right about 95% of the time in renovation matters, which is far better than my track record. But when it came to the master bath, he insisted on white walls above our… Read More
Barnaby’s bathroom needs a makeover
My highly impractical outhouse chic bathroom has finally found its calling! Though it does function well as a powder room, it’s not pretty yet and powder rooms should be pretty. But, the tiny vintage clawfoot tub it houses is perfectly… Read More
Happy Anniversary!
This post is purely dedicated to my loving, talented, funny and patient husband Scott. Two years ago today, we were married in a small ceremony on the Chesapeake Bay. Love you Darlins!
Design Idea: Microwave Cubby
Whether you’re planning a big budget kitchen renovation or a small budget kitchen upgrade, it’s the little details that matter. One detail we took into account was the microwave. Since we hardly ever use it, and since microwaves aren’t sexy,… Read More
I’m finally decorating my dining room
Thanks to all of your brilliant suggestions, I’ve finally been inspired (and a little bit nudged) to decorate my spartan dining room. Today’s post is a quick one. I bought this wool rug to go under the dining table. Expecting… Read More
Design Star: Team Emily
If you’ve been following Design Star this season, then you know that tonight’s show is the big finale. I generally loathe reality tv, but I’ve been hooked on HGTV’s Design Star all season. I was so excited when I heard… Read More
The Hunt: Slipper Chairs
Now that our renovation is finished, I’m on the hunt for some great textiles and upholstery to infuse color and texture into our home. But I’m also on a very tight budget. I’ll be sharing some of the bargains I… Read More
Decorate my dining room, pretty please
Readers, please help this wayward blogger. Renovation of the dining room on the parlor floor of our brownstone apartment is DONE. But as you can see, this naked room is crying out for decor. And a mop, but that’s a… Read More