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Rec-Room fun: the ‘B’

Back in October, I went with my Aunt and her friend Connie to Renningers Antique Extravaganza. I’d picked up one of those old sign letters that have become popular these days. It cost me a whopping $25. I loved it because this one was from a real sign and not one of the reproduction Chinese […] Read more…

Wood Butter : one of many handmade gifts to share

This year for our ‘Girls Night Out’ Dirty Santa gift exchange, I added to my little bag of weirdness, a small jar of ‘Wood Butter’ that I’d made. The recipient looked at it puzzled and I attempted to explain. But now, I have a better idea,…a blog post. Why not. I’d posted this on my […] Read more…

Remodel Series: Resto Light Knock-Off

If you know me, you know how much I love Restoration Hardware. I’ve been shopping there for tidbits to add to our homes for years.  Even through their changes, I’m still speechless walking into the store and gawking at the immense pieces of furniture, sparking chandeliers and the leather sofas that could swallow an NFL […] Read more…

Remodel Series: Guest Bath

Doesn’t every bathroom have a giant octopus on the wall? The last room to do in this renovation / facelift is the Guest Bath. Formerly, filled with the same pressed board cabinetry as the rest of the house, it too, was on the chopping block.  That standard 80’s layout, with the walled of tub & […] Read more…

Remodel Series: Master Bath Part 2

Almost done, only one more room to go. But that’s later, today it’s the last of the Master Bath.  Why would you put kitchen cabinets in a bathroom ? Why not. This room is big and can handle the extra height. That’s my excuse. Honestly, it’s because I could buy them all in one order […] Read more…

Remodel Series: Master Bath Part 1

OK, so you’ve seen the remodeled kitchen. You didn’t think we stopped there? Oh, no. I told you that my little wad o’ cash gave us an entire interior facelift ! There’s still 2 bathrooms and carpet to put down. Come along and I’ll show you the rest of it. This was one ugly bathroom. […] Read more…

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