This is coming a lot later than I expected. But, look what happened here! That is the root system for the neighbor’s tree that lives behind us. It was so windy last weekend, that it knocked the 100 ft tree over in the middle of the night, lifting the corner of our fence. This is … Read more
The kitchen has been a sore spot in our household for about a year now. The reason being, the color granite we chose for it is a little unusual and I was on a mission to match it. I thought the cabinets would look good being a black-washed red. Then when that didn’t work out … Read more
I found this front door at the ReStore for $50! It’s solid wood and has a leaded glass window. Other people were pawing at it, so I shot a quick pic for Mark to see and ask if I should get it. It had 3 little pieces of broken glass and I wanted him to … Read more
I’m not a real wedding picture all over the living room kinda gal. It’s not like I don’t want them displayed anywhere, I just think the living room is a young newlywed’s wedding picture-wall domain. I’m older…I have real artwork. By the time our pictures got back from the photographer, the cosmos decided that I … Read more
Tearing out the wallpaper in the family room and entry was probably the most painstaking, frustrating project in this house. Just when you think you’re moving right along…the worst is over…and you’re just going to skate through the rest of the house, you get smacked with a project that has you ripping your hair out … Read more
When it comes to wall coverings, somewhere around 1975 people just plumb lost their minds. Whoever thought putting thin, fake, wood veneered panels all over a nice smooth wall should be locked away. The only saving grace is that it’s relatively easy to remove and it can be up-cycled, in most cases, into wainscoting for … Read more
A home-focused blog by Jodi, a former chef turned DIY enthusiast, sharing real-life renovations, practical tutorials, and design tips from her ever-evolving Texas home. Follow along for inspiration, projects, and hands-on advice!
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