With new cameras and new technology, we all have greater access to fabulous photographs of our families and places that we love... and a gallery wall is an excellent way to display and enjoy those photographs. However, a stagnant wall only allows for the past, but what about those great photos you take tomorrow? Or next year? How about a gallery wall that allows for the future, without feeling unfinished... Part of what I love about designing and decorating is getting to do it for and with ... Read More about Creating a "Frame-Worthy" Photo Gallery Wall
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How to Give Metal a Rich Vintage Patina
I promised last week when I shared my vintage file cabinet makeover that I would share a tutorial... A bit of background for you (since I believe everything should have a story behind it!): my church is renovating an old office building which had lots of really solid, old-school file cabinets. Rather than throw them out, we decided to refinish them to go with the industrial-chic, utilitarian sort of style that the new building will have. As there were 20 cabinets to update, I am SO glad to say ... Read More about How to Give Metal a Rich Vintage Patina
Powder Room Makeover
So I'm not sure if I should technically label this a "makeover," as the majority of the work was done almost a year ago... But since I haven't yet shared this little powder room's transformation with you, I decided the term would suffice. Unfortunately, since I was not yet blogging when we moved into our house just over a year ago, I do not have any before pictures of the room. But suffice it to say that it was small. And pea green. With no mirror and a chipping faucet. Yuck. With fairly ... Read More about Powder Room Makeover
DIY Built-In Bookshelves
These DIY built-in bookshelves are the perfect place to display treasures or your favorite books. I've been meaning to share an update on these for a while... But I'm pleased to say that no "update" is needed, as they are finally finished! I give to you our new office diy built-in bookshelves: DIY built-in bookshelves After leveling and installing hardwood flooring in Mr. Pax's office, I painted the room this beautiful charcoal gray. And Mr. Pax got to work on some built-in bookshelves. We ... Read More about DIY Built-In Bookshelves
Vintage File Cabinet Makeover
I recently added a vintage file cabinet to my office, and I love it. I love that it has closed storage (to hide organize all my junk belongings). I love how the industrial chic look contrasts with my rustic, feminine desk. And, of course, I love that I now have a place to put my Shakespearean insult magnets (yes, I am that kind of former-high-school-English-teacher crazy). I love the finish, and I promise a tutorial on that soon. But in the meantime, I hope you enjoy just looking ... Read More about Vintage File Cabinet Makeover