How to: Vintage Sports Nursery
When my husband and I found out we were having a baby boy, I thought he was going to explode with happiness. Visions of playful patterns in grays and yellows danced through my head! Then on the way home from the ultrasound, my modern dreams were shattered when he said, “It has to be a …
Make Something Old New Again: 5 Fun & Easy Upcycling Ideas
Do you stop the car when you see a pile of old windows in someone’s trash heap? Do you visit salvage yards to find a door to turn into something cool? If so, you already know the fun and joy of upcycling! Upcycling simply means taking something old and making it new and beautiful again. …
Laundry Closets – moving on up!
Over the past few years, I have noticed the spaces allocated to laundry are getting smaller and moving up! Instead of dedicated laundry rooms in basements, many suburban and urban homes feature laundry closets, in upstairs hallways, just off master bedrooms, or bathrooms. Below are some tips to keep in mind when planning to upgrade …
How to: Fairytale Baby Girl Nursery
The possibilities when designing a baby girl’s nursery are endless. I knew I wanted the color pink to be present…but not TOO Pink. We also had a strict rule for a “no princess” theme. I have a deep love for books. I wanted to instill that love in our new little bundle. Coupling this love …
DIY Fabric Bunting Banner
A fabric bunting banner can be used in many different ways. It’s a versatile and fun DIY project that will give you more life and use as opposed to a paper bunting banner. I’ve made and seen these for use around the home as decoration (in playrooms, children’s bedrooms, home offices, living rooms, etc.) and …
How to: Vintage Sports Nursery
When my husband and I found out we were having a boy I thought he was going to explode with happiness. Visions of Chevrons in greys and yellows danced through my head! Then on the way home from the ultrasound my modern dreams were shattered when he said, “It has to be a sports nursery.” …
Need to update a small kitchen before selling? Spend wisely…
So you need your dated kitchen in tip top shape in order to sell your home, but you find yourself short of the typical $30-40K for a full upgrade. What to do? As a home stager, my experience has shown three key areas of the kitchen that are important to home buyers – appliances, counter …