How to: Kitchen Island Makeover

kitchen island makeover

Now that you have seen our remodeled kitchen island, how about I show you how I did it!  This project has been on my mind for some time now.  Although I love the additional storage (who doesn’t need more storage…..right?) … Continue reading

Kitchen Island Makeover

diy Kitchen Island Makeover

I am so happy that I finally took the plunge and ‘remodeled’ the kitchen island!!   The kitchen is something that I have wanted to tackle for some time now.   Originally I wanted to bump the kitchen out and extend … Continue reading

Staining Pine Stair Treads

How to stain pine stairs

We had gorgeous weather this weekend, temperatures reaching into the 70’s ….. YEAH!  But yesterday brought us snow and cold temperatures.  Boo!  I wish Mother Nature would stop being so moody!  She is either throwing one last temper tantrum or … Continue reading

Stair Project Begins: Removing the Carpet and Prepping the Wood

DIY Interior Stairs

After much internal debate, I couldn’t take it anymore and started ripping up the carpet on our stairs!  😉 If anyone tries to tell you that this is an easy DIY project they are LYING!  This has been one of … Continue reading

Inspiration for the: Foyer

Foyer

The ball has started rolling for our foyer and staircase and PT is already sweating a few bullets.  =) I have been stockpiling all of my ideas, showing them to the family…..getting lots of blank stares and a just a … Continue reading

Framing a Bathroom Mirror

Framing a boring bathroom mirror

Sometimes the pretty pictures you see on Pinterest claiming to be quick and easy are actually NOT quick and easy! Case in point ….  the boys bathroom mirror.  All I wanted was a simple frame to go around the boring … Continue reading

{Boys} Bathroom Cabinets

Painting Oak Cabinets

I hope you all are having a great week!  We are getting dumped on once again, and I have to say I am getting tired of it.  I at least have to be thankful that we do not live in … Continue reading

Easy Canvas Prints + {Giveaway}

Easy Canvas Prints

If you know anything about me, then you know that I love pictures.  As soon as you walk into my house, you see them everywhere…. on the wall, on tabletops, pinned to bulletin boards, and even tucked into the bookcases.  … Continue reading

Bargains and Buyouts: Deal of the Century

Cincinnati Bargains and Buyouts

Today I am going to tell you all about a little gem called Bargains and Buyouts.   If you live in the Cincinnati area, you will thank me!   If you don’t live in Cincinnati, then I hope you live within … Continue reading

DIY Jewelry Organizer

DIY Jewelry Organizer

Once upon a time, I saved some gorgeous doors from having an unlikely meet up with the garbage man…….Rumpke.  These doors were off of K’s first chest of drawers, and saw quite the beating from my young man!  I believe … Continue reading