We recently made over our master bathroom, and I wanted to share how a little creativity and some leftover materials can go a long, long way. Here is the before picture. I knew the "feeling" that I was after for the room. Let's call it spa meets rustic. I'm over the moon for vessel sinks,… Continue reading The Leftover Makeover
This project was so much fun! The client contacted me to finish this bookcase to go in her young daughter's bedroom. The Lilly Pulitzer-style room was bursting with color and accented with navy blue. She wanted the background of the bookcase to be Benjamin Moore's Hale Navy and wanted a link pattern in gold across the… Continue reading The missing link
I recently had one of my regular clients ask if I could build her a TV console for their family room. She sent me a photo of what she wanted, and lucky for me, there were building plans attached! I followed the design plans from Remodelaholic found here. The building plans warned that this piece… Continue reading Custom TV Console
I want to share a simple cutting board storage idea with you. If you are like us, you use cutting boards several times a day (my favorites happen to be wood). The challenge is how to keep them accessible and let them dry completely between uses. Cue my incredibly simple cutting board rack (or hack!)… Continue reading Cutting Board Hack
I was recently asked to build two large farm tables for a client. He frequently opens his home up to friends, family and the community and was looking for a way to seat a crowd, while being able to store the tables when not in use. I came up with a design that would allow… Continue reading Built for a Crowd, Yet Deeply Personal
Today I'm going to teach you the method I use to create custom embellishments. It is a great way to add a 3D element to furniture and let me tell you, the sky is the limit when it comes to design. For this tutorial, I'm going to use a Tree of Life design that I recently… Continue reading Custom Embellishments
This week's project is a perfect example of how very specific period pieces can be updated to look fresh and modern while staying true to their style. I was contacted by a client who had inherited this fantastic mid-century modern dresser and nightstand. They loved the look but recognized that it needed… Continue reading Mid-Century Modern
Today I'm hoping to help you break down the barrier of selecting a paint color. I am a HUGE color geek and could spend literally hours in the swatch section of the paint store, but I know that actually committing to the "perfect" color can be as intimidating as walking naked into a room full… Continue reading How to Pick a Color
I'm so excited to have the opportunity to showcase examples of my work at the Tri-County Area Chamber of Commerce. During the month of July, I have several pieces on display at the Chamber office. If you are interested in seeing these items in person, you can stop by the Chamber at 152 E. High St.,… Continue reading Tri-County Area Chamber of Commerce Display
Is that even a word? Yep, it sure is! And my intention with this blog is for you to join me on a creative ride of upcycling to show you not only what it is and what can be done, but why you should consider adding upcycled items to your life. First, let's define… Continue reading Upcycling
