Budget Bathroom Update
Hi friends! Lizzy here. I decided that after being trapped in our house for weeks on end due to 1) snow and 2) Covid, I would entertain myself by finally updating our…
How to Hang Wallpaper
I am thrilled that wallpaper is now on trend, because it has been a favorite of mine for many decades and I can’t get enough of it! Wallpaper is one of those…
Kitchen Renovation: Before + After
Whenever I walk into a house that we are considering buying, I head straight for the kitchen. It is, after all, the heart of the home. I’m always looking for an old,…
Maintaining a Perfect Home
Did you laugh out loud when you read the title of this post? I did when I wrote it! Perfection is just not possible, unless you are Jesus, and since we are…
Spray Painting Leather Boots
What the heck are you doing now? This is a question I get asked a lot. Especially by my hubby, frequently by my children (all out of the nest and married), and…
5 Tips for Collecting Vintage
I’m pretty sure, if you have eyeballs, you have probably noticed how vintage has been having its trend moment in the home decor market. I am happy to see the masses are…
When to Strip Painted Furniture
It was tempting to just name this post ‘when to strip’ but you can see how there might be some confusion for those looking for something maybe not quite as G-rated as…
Easy DIY Wall Paneling
Looking at some of these before pictures, makes me wonder why I wanted to buy this house, but even when I first saw it, I knew an easy DIY wall paneling would…
How to Paint an Outdated Slate Floor
I painted a slate floor in this house we bought. It was totally outdated and frankly, well, ugly. Let me show you how I did it. This house is the third we…
Be Unique and Get Inspired
A while back I watched a documentary on Netflix about the style icon Iris Apfel. You may have seen her around, with her large rimmed glasses and over-the-top accessories. She and her…
A Kitchen Makeover – Painting Kitchen Cabinets
Hi friends! Lizzy here. I’m Jill’s daughter, a photographer, and an amateur DIY-er. I’m here to share my latest kitchen cabinet makeover with you! You may have seen my first try at…
How Do Painted Cabinets Hold Up Over Years of Use?
The biggest hesitation we hear from people wanting to make a change and paint their kitchen cabinets is the concern of how will it wear? And we hear ya, the kitchen is…
Choosing the Right Paint Color For Kitchen Cabinets
Don’t you love a good redo? Now that you’ve made the decision that YES YOU CAN paint your kitchen cabinets, the obsessing can begin on which color to choose. Sometimes the choice…
Tips and Tricks for Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets Using Bungalow 47 Chalk and Clay Paint
Are you mentally preparing yourself to paint those cabinets? YES! We know you can do it. It just takes a bit of time, but soon your kitchen can be looking brand new!…
Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets
So by now, wherever you are, you have probably been in your house staring at your kitchen cabinets thinking “hmmm, wonder if I can paint those?” We are here to tell you…
Backyard Playhouse Renovation
I packed my tools, made a list of others for my daughter to borrow, wrote a supply list, and headed to the airport.