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Archives for February 2017

February 28, 2017 by Sandy

How To Paint a Ceiling Medallion

How To Paint a Ceiling Medallion

I’m on a mission to hang a chandelier in every room of our little castle! I mean, what’s the point of living in a castle if you aren’t surrounded by sparkling crystals? I’ve always loved crystal chandeliers. They add so much beauty and romance to life, don’t you think? When I bought our … [Read more...]

February 23, 2017 by Sandy

A Vintage Crystal Chandelier For Our Living Room

A Vintage Crystal Chandelier For Our Living Room

It was a sunny spring morning, and my dear friend Amanda and I were having an adventure. We were spending the day filling our creative souls and hunting for vintage treasures for our homes. The plans included checking out the local yard sales, hitting up the Habitat for Humanity Restore, and popping … [Read more...]

February 16, 2017 by Sandy

A Romantic Surprise

A Romantic Surprise

It was the night before Valentine's Day and my husband and I were busy making cute little homemade cards for our kiddos and decorating for a surprise celebration planned for breakfast the next morning. We placed chocolates at each of their seats and set out the ingredients to make M&M pancakes … [Read more...]

February 14, 2017 by Sandy

How To Spray Paint a Wooden Mantel

How To Spray Paint a Wooden Mantel

Hello friends! When we first moved into our house the previous owners left a mantel in the master bedroom. It wasn’t old or original, and my guess is that they used it for an electric fireplace insert. I personally prefer either old chippy painted mantels or ornate Victorian ones, so this light wood … [Read more...]

February 9, 2017 by Sandy

A Whimsical Blue Valentine’s Day

A Whimsical Blue Valentine’s Day

It was our first Valentine’s Day since we had moved back home to Ohio to be closer to our families. My husband excitedly announced that we had a babysitter (his parents, hooray!) and we were going out on a date! After living in the south for so long without family around to help, we were thrilled … [Read more...]

February 6, 2017 by Sandy

Empowering Ourselves To Change Our World

Empowering Ourselves To Change Our World

Every now and then I wonder if spending so much time dreaming about design and restoring our home is silly. I mean, it’s not like I’m curing cancer or bringing about world peace. Sometimes I feel guilty when I know that there is so much suffering in the world. Should I really care so much about what … [Read more...]

February 4, 2017 by Sandy

Patience and Perseverance Make Life Pretty

Patience and Perseverance Make Life Pretty

So often in life we feel stuck by very real and important issues. Finances, time, and uncertainty are all factors that we have to deal with. And when it comes to our home, the place where we come to rest, be inspired, and spend time with our loved ones, those factors often keep us from making … [Read more...]

February 1, 2017 by Sandy

Office Makeover with DIY Command Center Instructions

Office Makeover with DIY Command Center Instructions

Hello friends! Thanks so much for your wonderful response to our sunroom makeover! Isn’t it amazing how paint can transform a room? I’m so excited to share more details about my new little office area within our sunroom. It’s such an inspiring place to work and the natural light is a dream for … [Read more...]

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  • Making progress! Our plaster guy and his team are almosthellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue Making progress! Our plaster guy and his team are almost finished skimming the walls in my daughter's room, and it looks so much better! Now to pick a paint color....  #diyblog   #paintmakesmehappy   #renovation   #restoration   #tudorhouse 
  • My husband surprised me last night with this gorgeous azaleahellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue My husband surprised me last night with this gorgeous azalea tree for Valentine's Day! My favorite part was when I asked him how to care for it. There was a pause, then he smiled and said, "Oh, I'm not sure. I didn't expect it to live that long." He knows me so well! When I laughed and assured him I would do my best to keep it alive, he gave me a hug and said in a reassuring voice, "Let's just enjoy it while it lasts." He knows me so well and yet still buys me flowers because he loves…
  • Its amazing what a little creativity and paint can do!hellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue It's amazing what a little creativity and paint can do! Can you believe I was planning to get rid of this mantel before I thought of using it to disguise the air conditioning unit? I'm so happy with how it turned out! All the details are on the blog. Link in profile.  #diyblog   #paintmakesmehappy   #whimsicalblue   #mantel   #sunroom 
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    8 years ago by whimsicalblue I had a fabulous girls trip this weekend where we watched a ballet at the gorgeous Ohio Theatre. Isn't the ceiling absolutely stunning?  #ohiotheatre   #ballet   #chandelier   #ceilingenvy   #girlsnightout   #bestillmyheart 
  • Sometimes I look up from whatever it is Im workinghellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue Sometimes I look up from whatever it is I'm working on, take a moment to appreciate my surroundings, and I wonder to myself, "How is this my life?" It's amazing to me that I'm sitting under my vintage chandelier writing my story and sharing my heart. Dreams really do come true, friends! With a tremendous amount of hard work, the willingness to take a few risks, and a little bit of luck. Dream big, friends!  #happyfriday   #dreambig   #vintage   #crystalchandelier   #whimsicalblue   #mycastle   #grateful 
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    8 years ago by whimsicalblue In honor of Valentine's Day next week, a very sweet love story full of whimsy and blue is on the blog. Link in profile!  #whimsicalblue   #vintage   #bluedamask   #armchair   #valentinesday 
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    8 years ago by whimsicalblue There is something so peaceful about snow falling at The Castle. It's beautiful, don't you think?  #snow   #cozyandwarm   #pergola   #secretgarden   #whimsicalblue   #thecastle 
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  • Hello Monday! Im ready for you! I woke up todayhellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue Hello, Monday! I'm ready for you! I woke up today to sunshine and I'm ready to get stuff done. Happy Monday, friends!  #officedecor   #officemakeover   #coffeemakesmehappy   #whimsicalblue 
  • My daughter is helping us get ready for our Superhellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue My daughter is helping us get ready for our Super Bowl party. She proclaimed that she was in charge of arranging the couch pillows!  #superbowlparty   #chesterfieldsofa   #interiordesignerintraining   #hellokitty   #couchpillowsforthewin 
  • Our kitchen is currently in an inbetween phase as wehellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue Our kitchen is currently in an "in-between" phase as we work on other areas of our 1927 home and plan and save for our future dream kitchen. On the blog, I have advice for enjoying the waiting phase while still adding beauty to your home! Link in profile.  #pursuepretty   #lifeisbeautiful   #kitchenremodel   #historicrestoration 

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