January 20, 2009

A Kitchen Makeover &The Benefits of a Small House

marble counters farm sink remodel

Look at this gorgeous kitchen face lift from Joni at Cote de Texas! SWOON! She got new counters, sink, faucet and appliances.  The whole makeover took just a few days! I absolutely love her post talking about her kitchen and why they opted for a … ** Read more **

Posted in Creative Before & After, Decorating Inspiration, Kitchens, small houses
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January 15, 2009

Home Decorating:
The Beauty of Taking Your Time

I tend to be somewhat impatient by nature about completing projects, especially around my home. I love things to be finished. In my 22 years of home ownership, I've tackled many houses and many projects. As you know, my current desire in life … ** Read more **

Posted in Authentic Living, Decorating Inspiration, Details
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January 12, 2009

Bathrooms: Creating a Personal Retreat

Do you ever feel like your life is one long "to do" list? Does it feel like people or kids expect things from you all day long until you collapse exhausted in bed each night? Are you over-committed and feeling frazzled most of the week just trying to … ** Read more **

Posted in Bathrooms, Decorating Inspiration
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January 6, 2009

Built Ins: Making Good Use of Space

House Beautiful My new house doesn't have any built ins, but eventually I'd love to add some. I think built in shelving, benches, bookshelves and cabinetry not only add a lot of storage but pump up the character as well. I do love freestanding … ** Read more **

Posted in Decorating Inspiration, Details
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December 30, 2008

Laundry Rooms

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Pretty laundry room inspiration! BHG BHG HGTV BHG Ta da! Introducing my new laundry room! For the first time ever, I will have a real laundry room! I feel so grown up! It is not very big or fancy, but it is a real laundry room with a … ** Read more **

Posted in Decorating Inspiration, Details, Domesticity, Laundry Rooms
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December 29, 2008

Before and Afters
& Charming Storage Solutions

Are you all planning on getting organized in 2009? I will be getting organized out of necessity! I'm downsizing 2000 square feet off my house size in this move, plus losing an attic and storage shed. Yikes! By the looks of things around here, I am … ** Read more **

Posted in Before and After Home, Creative Before & After, Decorating Inspiration, Organization
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