A staircase can be more than a connector between floors. A well designed staircase can improve the look of your home, save space and add to the wow factor of your home. Modern floating stairs and classic wood designs are among the options for almost every home. In 2026, homeowners can have fun with clean … Read more
The entryway to your home is the first thing people see when they visit. It’s the first thing you see before anyone comes through the front door. A well decorated entrance can make your home feel warm, welcoming and well looked after. The best part: you don’t need to renovate expensively to make a good … Read more
A small balcony may not sound like much, but there’s a lot of potential there. You don’t need fancy furniture or a whole new look. A few thoughtful changes can make it one of the best places in your home. Your balcony can be a place you really enjoy being in, whether you like to … Read more
Crochet wall decor can change a plain room without going bankrupt. A simple piece of crochet can add texture, color and personality to your walls. Best of all, most of these projects can be made using basic crochet skills and leftover yarn. I remember putting up my first crochet wall hanging. It was a tiny … Read more
A 24×24 paver patio makes your outdoor space look neat and strong. These big pavers make a smooth surface that looks modern, open, and easy to keep clean. You can use them in a lot of different ways, from simple grid layouts to more creative mixed designs with fire pits, seating areas, and garden paths. … Read more
I’ve learned that a truly restful living room isn’t about staring at stark white walls and pretending you’re in a magazine—it’s about creating a space where your eyes can take a deep breath and your brain can go, ahhh…finally. Layered neutrals—creams, beiges, tans, browns, greiges—mixed with natural finishes like wood and stone make a room … Read more
I have not been around for a few months, and I apologize for that. I’ve been having a lot of complications since having back surgery (which I will update soon…you are going to freak out!) and my blog has had to be put on the back burner. That’s not to say I haven’t been doing … Read more
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
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