Before + After
[11.16.09]
Dining Room Makeover
When I was at F.’s parent’s house last weekend his mom was complaining about her cave-like dining room. Of course, this set me scheming. Within a few hours I had her convinced that if we started at that very moment I could have the room painted and re-done by noon the next day, a timeline that I only missed by about 30 minutes (and I convinced her of this at 11pm the night before). The room had some really great things going for it – big windows, tall ceilings, hardwood floors and great architectural features. The bad thing? All those vertical planes just bounced sound around, giving it a cold and boomy feel…[more]
[6.17.09]
DIY Magnetic Display Board
Growing up, I used to race home from the bus after school. When I got there, there was always a snack waiting for me, and my mom would be in the living room ironing and watching Oprah. I have really inexplicably fond memories of that, as well as the :::screeettccchh:::: the ironing board made when it was set up…[more]
[2.26.09]
Before & After
I love shopping at thrift stores. There’s so much history and so many stories contained in all of those objects. Plus, I like discovering items that have been neglected and undervalued that have some potential – it’s actually one of my favorite things on earth. I’m not going to lie, there have definitely been a few projects that have been started with the best intentions and never quite made it to the finish, but its the one that makes it all the way that makes it all worthwhile…[more]
