Hello sweet friends! I’m back with more renovation tips for you today! Saving money during a renovation is always important, whether you are taking on a simple cosmetic update or a complete gut job of your home. Here are some of my tried and true tips to help you save money while creating a home you … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
My Grandparents’ Farmhouse
Hello sweet friends! Recently I took a little trip to my grandparents’ farmhouse in northwest Ohio. I was on a mission to find antique treasures to borrow for my fall front porch photo shoot and to scope out vintage finds that I could repurpose into really cool designs for my castle. And this trip … [Read more...]
Front Porch Fall Decorations
Hello sweet friends! I'm so excited to share our fall decorations with you today! This is the first year we've decorated the exterior of our castle for fall. The past few years we were either living amongst the chaos of a construction zone or snuggling our sweet itty bitty baby, so I was especially … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Vintage Collector
Hello, my name is Sandy and I’m an antique picture frame-aholic. You know how some women sneak their shopping bags into the house so their husbands don’t know how much they bought? I sneak in antique frames so I don’t have to answer the question “What are you planning to do with another frame?” I … [Read more...]
My Great Grandparents’ Farmhouse
When I was a little girl, probably around the age of eight, my father took me to my great grandparents’ farmhouse. It was just down the road from where my grandparents lived and it had sat empty for years. Even as a child I could see the beauty of the architecture of the turn of the century house. … [Read more...]
How to Afford Luxury Style on a Budget
Hello sweet friends! One of my favorite things when designing is to find great deals. I don’t want to brag, but it’s kind of my thing. Seriously. It’s a gift. And today I’m going to let you in on my secrets so you too can create your own style and still have money left in your bank account! Fair … [Read more...]
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking on a Home Renovation
Hello Friends! Have you ever thought about doing a home renovation? Renovations can range from a simple cosmetic update to a complete gut job and rebuild. Knowing your personality, abilities, and financial situation can help to determine what kind of renovation (if any) is right for … [Read more...]
Cordelia the Castle Gets a Makeover
This has been an exciting month of projects around here! One of the biggest changes to happen to Cordelia the Castle is our exterior paint makeover. I am loving the new color on the wood trim and stucco! Every time I glance out the window or pull into the driveway I smile. This project has been on … [Read more...]