You are thinking, “That’s great, but what does that have to do with me”? Well…I need some pre-launch readers of my DIY Home Decoration/Home Spaces Adult Coloring Book & Journal. If you are interested in getting a digital copy of the book that you can then print out either on your own printer or send…
Moving into an old home brings plenty of oohs and ahhs from relatives, friends, and locals. It is especially true since I just moved back to my small hometown after more than 50 years away. Everyone has something to say about the place.“The woodwork is amazing,” they tell me.“It is,” I respond.“The parquet flooring in…
Turning another year older is great, but turning a corner and finding the perfect mid-century dresser? That’s the real celebration. For my birthday this year, I skipped the spa and headed straight for the aisles. From local hidden gems to the massive Great NY Flea in Rochester, here is how my birthday thrift crawl weekend…
We have officially closed on our “new to us” home in my rural hometown. We are in the planning stages of a modest remodel. We hope to start renovations by April. Until then, I will be doing small DIY projects that I’ll document on the blog with lots of photos. We are planning to keep…
It is a 1890’s Colonial that has so much character. It has the most beautiful woodwork, solid wooden doors, high ceilings, original wood floors that need refinished, original wallpaper that…yes, is damaged in places, but beautiful in its own vintage charming way. I loved the house the moment I walked in. I could see myself…
My husband and I purchased a condo in the suburbs of the Denver Metro area seven, maybe eight years ago now. We had been city dwellers since we met more than 16 years ago. I loved living in the city, but the Denver housing market was so hot at that time, we couldn’t afford what…
Below you will find my top 10 No Demo Reno Ideas to “Uplevel” your living space. Most of them are super budget-friendly and you may be able to do them in a rental property with your landlord’s permission, of course!
House Hacking, to cover your mortgage and more? What does that even mean? In this article, I’m going to explain what that means to my family and how we’ve been able to house hack our way to income that covers our mortgage+ more in our primary residence.
As a twin mom of 3-year-old boy toddlers, toys can quickly take over every room. To keep the toys at bay (twins – think two of everything) we have designated areas and pieces of furniture for toy storage. For example, in our family room, we use a hinged, soft close, tufted fabric ottoman as a toy box and coffee table. Once the day is done, the toys are stored away in the ottoman and we simply place a cute tray on it to use as our coffee table. Perfect for drinks and the remote. – 50 is the New Mommy
I love to re-use, re-purpose, and re-do furniture! I’ve never painted a piece with Chalk paint before. I wanted to, but I thought it would take a lot to time that I just don’t have right now. I was pleasantly surprised when a close friend visited and said we could do it during nap time!
