

TWEAKS+inspiration : The Devil is in the Details
As you may have noticed, this is the year to refresh my house. After all, P always called it "my play house." I've been lucky to have...


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. ...
















