Hello friends, and welcome to Christmas at The Castle! If you are visiting from Mallory's blog, I'm so glad you are here! Jess from Domicile37 organized this fabulous eclectic holiday tour, and I'm thrilled to be a part of such a fun group of homes. The tours continue all week, so be sure to follow … [Read more...]
The Clown Room Dilemma
Friends, I need your advice! For those of you who haven’t been following Whimsical Blue Living from the very beginning, there is a room in our house that is affectionately referred to as the “Clown Room”. You can read the whole story of how we discovered it here. Shortly after we moved into our … [Read more...]
Progress On Our Stairs
One of the first things I noticed when we bought our house at an auction was the carpet on the stairs. It was old and stained with lots of wear down the center from all the foot traffic over the years. No matter how many times I tried to clean it, the carpet always looked dirty, and I vowed that it … [Read more...]
Adding Character and Charm Using Repurposed Vintage Pieces
One of my favorite ways to add character and charm to our home is to incorporate vintage pieces in unique ways other than their original purpose. I'm always on the lookout for interesting pieces, and when I find something that catches my eye I like to dream about all the different ways I could use … [Read more...]
Dreaming Dreams
I love old things. There is something in me that feels an instant connection to certain items from the past and I have an intense desire to save and restore them. It’s hard to explain this feeling to people who aren’t the same way. It’s more than just a hobby or an interest. It’s like my mission and … [Read more...]
The Bee’s Knees
It’s funny how people who love DIY house projects view situations that would normally be considered a problem as a wonderful opportunity! We’ve been battling wasps at our house recently. My husband, ever so brave (and cheap because he didn’t want to hire an exterminator), attempted to deal with them … [Read more...]
My Favorite Tip For Saving Money On Paint
Friends, two of my favorite things are paint and amazing deals, and when those things are combined, it makes my heart ridiculously happy! I always check the paint section when I’m shopping at the home improvement store, even if I’m not actually there to buy paint. Sometimes I find an amazing … [Read more...]
So, We Bought a Fixer Upper!
Friends, I've been on the hunt recently for our next project! I had an idea of what I wanted in the back of my mind for a while, and I've been searching for over a year for the perfect house. I wanted something old with original details, and I was really hoping for a house that reminded me of my … [Read more...]
What Should We Do For a Kitchen Sink Cabinet?
Friends, I’m debating between two different options for our kitchen renovation, and I need your opinion! We’re still a long way from actually starting the project, but I want to figure out the sink area because that significantly influences the rest of the design. The thing that I absolutely love … [Read more...]
Kitchen Dreams and Architectural Details
Hello Friends! I’ve been busy working on our kitchen renovation plans and I have so much to share with you that I decided to break it up into several posts. I’ve recently found some stunning vintage pieces to incorporate into our kitchen and the design is really beginning to come together! It will … [Read more...]