At this point in my blog's life, most of my readers know me in real life. If you do, you've probably wondered at some point, "How does she renovate her house with a four-year-old?" The answer? I don't. Well, I do, but I use a babysitter. I send Dominic to a babysitter ... Continue Reading
Flower Friday
Despite my most positive thoughts, the dining room is not done this week for your viewing pleasure. It’s halfway there though! Just baseboard paint and a bit more wallpaper to remove. You would think that it would be so much easier because this stuff has paint under it. But ... Continue Reading
Before and After in the Living Room
Behold our former living room in all it's wallpapered glory: So obviously I'm pretty terrible at before pictures. I'll try and be better as I do the other rooms. Anyway, after countless hours of scraping wallpaper and popcorn ceiling (still not totally done ... Continue Reading
Raspberry Season
It's raspberry season over at my mother-in-law's acreage and they sure are plentiful this year. I don't know what it is, but this year they are especially sweet. ... Continue Reading
Easy White Peony & Yellow Lily Bouquet
I wasn't going to do any more floral arrangements for awhile, but a trip to my Mom's proved otherwise. The lilies were in bloom, there were a few good white peonies left, and I simply couldn't resist. Do you have some peonies, lilies, yarrow, and ferns in your yard? If yes, go ... Continue Reading
Half Way There in the Living Room
We are officially half done the living room walls! I sampled the grey shade that Jacqueline suggested, but it just seemed too dark (if you can believe it) for our north facing window. So I went with white and am loving the result. Almost all the pins in my Dream House board on ... Continue Reading
Garden Heros & Casualties
The first of the garden produce is in! Most of my lettuce and spinach did not come up, but this butter crunch lettuce really delivered. ... Continue Reading
I Painted a Wall!!
I suppose I'll be painting many more walls in the near future, but this one feels like a triumph. Here's the progression: Behold the wallpaper in all its glory!!! The primed squares are previous spots-of-triumph. The white patches are spots where the plaster ... Continue Reading
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