Category Archives: 3rd floor

Quick Tip: Vase turned Trashcan

Posted on February 25, 2010 by carrie

The last time we were at IKEA, I was looking for a trashcan for the bedroom and completely underwhelmed with the selection. Everything was just so trashcan-y looking. As we followed the pre-determined path to the exit, we strolled through the … Continue reading →

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Hints

Posted on February 24, 2010 by carrie

Seems like my secret project is stirring up some intrigue! Yesterday, MEA asked for some hints. I’ll give you two. + = Awesomeness Any guesses?

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Almost There

Posted on February 23, 2010 by carrie

Renovating & decorating projects shouldn’t be topping my list of priorities right now but they are. Perhaps if I make a list I’ll get it out of my system and be able to focus on more pressing matters. Master Bedroom … Continue reading →

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How To: Diamond Tufted Headboard, Part 1

Posted on February 17, 2010 by carrie

Thank you for your awesome comments yesterday! You are just too kind. Of course you’ll be seeing a ‘How To’ {for those who asked}!! But not all in one post. I took 744 pictures plus video while making this thing. … Continue reading →

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A Diamond Tufted Headboard

Posted on February 16, 2010 by carrie

It’s finally done. I found this $20 headboard {talked down from $25} on Craigslist back at the end of September. Our dear friends {the ones who helped us clean} took a drive out to Mt. Arlington with us – in … Continue reading →

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Quicky Closet Make-Over + Free Download

Posted on February 11, 2010 by carrie

For living in such an old house, we’re lucky to have decent sized closets in all the bedrooms. They’re not “big” (by any stretch of the imagination) but they are bigger than most found in older homes. As luck would … Continue reading →

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The Crutch Painting

Posted on February 10, 2010 by carrie

Yesterday, Cazzy asked what the significance of this painting was. Since it’s been in a lot of posts recently, I thought I’d elaborate. It was painted in 2005 by my good friend Melissa painted this for an art show. While … Continue reading →

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How To: Float a Painting

Posted on February 9, 2010 by carrie

While things with the headboard aren’t going exactly as planned, we were able to check off a few little projects around the house this weekend. Easy projects make you feel SO accomplished. First up, getting the painting hung. It’s been … Continue reading →

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I ripped it all out.

Posted on February 8, 2010 by carrie

This weekend we expected to be snow bound; warm, cozy, tucked. Instead, we got what could only be exaggerated as a “dusting”. It was a bit of a let down. Determined to make productive use of the weekend, I took … Continue reading →

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Closet After!!

Posted on January 28, 2010 by carrie

You’ve already seen parts 1 & 2 of our closet odyssey but now comes the fun part. AFTER pictures!! And when the “before” looks like this: anything will look better! Click over to Glocally for the full reveal.

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