I know I have been doing a lot of lighting projects on here lately, and I promise we will take a break, but we have been playing musical light fixtures here. This transformation is way too cool. How many of you have inherited a ceiling fan that looks like this? Pickled oak, brass, frilly shade covers... Screams early '90s. Bad '90s not the good. But a new one would cost about $150 or more. You know me... I am not spending that kind of ... READ MORE »
One Man’s Junk…
...you know the rest. One of my favorite sayings is, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." Most people would get rid of a fixture like this... and most would also walk right on by in a thrift store. My husband is one of those people was baffled by my want for this chandelier castoff... saying, "It's a total waste of $6." I asked him if I have ever messed something like this up. He said, "No. But there is always a first for ... READ MORE »
NataLee 9-1-1: Sometimes Less is More.
Vicki Lynn Carlyle of Iowa writes: Hey NataLee. I am feeling a minimalist design theme for my home. Guess I'm just tired of clutter :)! Any hints on how to make it not so boring?" ****** Thanks for the question Vicki. Before I got into the design world I didn't want anything to do with modern or contemporary design... which is usually associated with minimalism. When I thought of it, I just associated it with stark white, bland ... READ MORE »
Gray Weathered Wood Entry Table
Do you have old home decor items just hanging around because you just know one day you'll be able to use them again? I know you are all nodding your heads. So when should we hang on to these items and when should we just let go? Well this is a tale of two rusty iron brackets that have come along way. They are from four houses ago. They have survived moves, survived the trash (where I rescued them from my husband's attempt to rid me of them), ... READ MORE »
Pointless Point N Paint System
So from time to time you get enticed by creative advertising on TV... and I like to try new products out here and there especially when it comes to home improvement. I don't know about the rest of you but I have been seeing these infomercials for the new Point N Point system. It's supposed to make it so you can paint an entire room in less than an hour because it holds 5x the paint as a traditional roller! It's supposed to replace edger ... READ MORE »
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