DecorBook Classic : Not for the Faint of Heart Hardwood Floors
Turns out replacing and / or refinishing wood floors is not for the faint of heart. This little pile of wood is my new white oak...
TWEAKS+inspiration : A Miracle of a Method
I've been looking forward to this project for years. Our current house has 3 bathrooms, all with shell pink tile shower surrounds complete with grey diamond shaped accents. Hello, 1990 ! More importantly, there are quite a few cracked tiles. I called Miracle Method in late January and bathroom #1 (on the main floor) was transformed. It turned out so great that last week, Paul at Miracle Method came back to do the other two bathrooms downstairs on the bedroom level. Le
Happy Hour : More or Less Quick Chest Makeover
Every been in a restaurant when it turns "Happy Hour?" You notice the mood instantly changes as everyone is ready for fun. Whenever I'm...
Places We Go : My Kitchen
I'm about as excited as I can be. I have new quartz kitchen countertops and backsplash. And the whole experience took less than 3...
Places We Go : A 1950's Bathroom
Suzanne's sweet 1950's cottage in Livermore, CA still had most of its original bathroom. While a new master bath had been added a few...
Places We Go : A White House in San Jose
A few weeks ago, we looked at Jennifer & Javier's new interior in sunny San Jose, California. Then, as they were "in for a penny, in for...
Places We Go : Jennifer's Kitchen
Let's say you are ready to remodel your kitchen. You find a very able contractor. How far do you go? As most contractors will tell you,...
TWEAKS+inspiration : Magic Paint
Any time I see spray painted upholstery, I get excited. How can that work? Turns out there's a paint additive that can turn an old...
TWEAKS+inspiration : Finally, a Front Garden
Welcome to our new front yard! Last week, we left off with me detailing supplies for our new front yard. As you can see, it was a mess. ...
TWEAKS+inspiration : Paint Magic
Don't you love the before&after stories you see in decorating blogs and magazines? Paint seems like the quickest and most affordable way to go for a good before&after story. Here's a few fast changes I've done around our rooms. First up, this little alcove in our entry way was painted the wall color and didn't really stand out. A simple grid penciled out freehand led to a faux tile look that gives a bit of a Mediterranean vibe to the entry way. Painting chairs is almost
