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Archives for August 2017

August 26, 2017 by Sandy

Staging a Rental Home For Sale

Staging a Rental Home For Sale

I was at a party recently when I overheard one of the guests commenting to the host about the gray paint color on the wall. “Our realtor wants us to paint the walls of our rental house a light gray before we list it to sell, but I’m just not sure if it will look good with the wood trim," he … [Read more...]

August 16, 2017 by Sandy

Our Front Door Makeover

Our Front Door Makeover

One of my favorite features of our 1927 tudor house is the arched front door. When we first moved into our little castle the front door had a few areas where the protective varnish had worn away, but overall it was in pretty decent shape. Since the inside of the house needed so much work, the front … [Read more...]

August 9, 2017 by Sandy

Adventure Awaits! An Interview About Travel, Values, and Life

Adventure Awaits! An Interview About Travel, Values, and Life

Friends, it’s always fascinating to watch people develop their natural gifts and talents and find their passion in life. And when people work towards making the world a better place while pursuing their dreams, it’s a win-win! I’m writing a new series here on the blog where I interview people that I … [Read more...]

August 5, 2017 by Sandy

Amazing Vintage Finds and Stories About the “Sister Houses”

Amazing Vintage Finds and Stories About the “Sister Houses”

There are two beautiful old stone houses in our town that have always reminded me of our little castle. The houses have similar architecture with an exterior combination of stone and tudor style details, leaded glass windows, and arched front doors. They are the kind of homes that make you slow down … [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 
  • I had a fabulous girls trip this weekend where wehellip
    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 
  • Not all Valentines Day presents are red! A sweet storyhellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue Not all Valentine's Day presents are red! A sweet story is on the blog today. Link in profile.  #thriftedlovethursday   #mycolorfuldecor   #thriftscorethursday   #valentinesdaypresent   #truelove 
  • In honor of Valentines Day next week a very sweethellip
    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 
  • There is something so peaceful about snow falling at Thehellip
    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 
  • Life lessons learned from home improvement projects are on thehellip
    8 years ago by whimsicalblue Life lessons learned from home improvement projects are on the blog today! Link in profile.  #paintmakesmehappy   #wecandoit   #changetheworld   #diyblog 
  • 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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