Closets...they're boring, right? They don't have to be when you've taken How To Wallpaper 101. Miles Redd changed my mind when I heard him speak at the Design Influencers Conference last Spring. His argument, in a nutshell, imagine yourself as a guest, standing in a foyer. The homeowner says, "May I take your coat?" The closet door opens[...]
Two more weeks until the One Room Challenge final bathroom makeover reveal. This week's post is a DIY of how to turn an antique dresser into a vanity. I'm at that point where I'm so close I can almost taste it. The light is shining bright at the end of the tunnel with only a few minor bumps in the road...backorder sconces and sink, but n[...]
Have you heard about the simple DIY where you dip a coffee mug in nail polish? Pinterest inspired me to create these beautiful marbled mugs, and it's the easiest craft project ever. Below, you'll find instructions on how to DIY coffee mugs with a simple marbling technique using water and nail polish, but keep in mind that you can marble[...]
Last Saturday I was lucky enough to attend the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago with my little buddy Laura from Avery Street Design. Minus a minor diversion by the navigation lady who lives in the speakers of my car and a parking delay (not to mention almost getting crushed by a white van...that might or might not have been[...]
When we embarked on the adventure of refinishing the basement, I was pregnant with little Maus. Since my home office was soon to become her nursery, I knew I had to move downstairs...which meant downsizing a bit. Being a graphic designer and a hoarder collector of vintage loveliness, I needed a lot of storage space, but I also wanted a p[...]