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...]
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...]
My Sister-In-Law’s Amazing and Affordable Kitchen Renovation
My sister-in-law is a saint. Her husband has spent the last several years attending medical school while she stays home with their six kids. They live in the cutest little 1,400 square foot house that was built in 1850, and it’s adorable. Like many old houses, though, it doesn’t have a lot of … [Read more...]
Simple Tips for Organizing the Kids’ Closets
When it comes to organization, I swear I have multiple personalities. There is a part of me that loves organizing! Give me a label maker and color coded pens and I'm in heaven! My husband even mentioned my organizational skills in our wedding ceremony! True story! Our pastor asked us to write … [Read more...]
Projects and Plans
Recently I’ve noticed a shift in our projects, or more accurately, our motivation to tackle large house projects. When we first moved into our little castle there was so much that needed to be done. Every single room needed some sort of work varying in range from a fresh coat of paint to a complete … [Read more...]
An Original Brick Chimney
The other night I looked at the calendar and realized that my husband actually had the next day off (he gets called into work on his days off all the time). We were planning to look at some antique leaded glass cabinet doors that I had found on Craigslist in the late afternoon, but the morning was … [Read more...]
A Vintage Kitchen Stove
Friends, it’s a small world. Especially when you live in a small town! I love the connections I make by blogging and sharing our story of restoring our little castle. Not only are people interested in our projects, but they are incredibly helpful at finding cool pieces for our home as … [Read more...]
Kitchen Design Inspiration
Before we found our 1929 vintage farmhouse sink on Craigslist I tried not to think too much about our kitchen renovation. We were perfectly content with our “temporary kitchen.” While I knew that a kitchen remodel would happen someday, I didn’t want to focus too much time and energy planning out all … [Read more...]
Architectural Artifacts Antique Store
There is something about vintage items that inspires my soul. The craftsmanship of a handmade item, the incredible quality of materials used, and the patina that an item develops over time is such a beautiful thing! And there is an extra special space in my heart for architectural salvage pieces, … [Read more...]
A Vintage Kitchen Sink
Recently I was perusing Craigslist before an upcoming trip, as I often do when I’m looking for good deals. A few days before I’m scheduled to travel I pull up the city I’ll be visiting on Craigslist and search for my three favorite things: rugs, chandeliers, and sinks. It’s a great way to widen the … [Read more...]