' One of the perks of having a mother that is in real estate and a furniture hoarder collector is that she gets first dibs on some great pieces from houses she has listed. This piece was a good friend of her's grandmother who passed away and had a bunch of good quality mid-century modern furnishings. I am talking about an amazing lucite TV stand (back when they weren't mounted to the wall), embroidered couches, and this bedroom set (a desk and a dresser.) For B's room, we tackled ... Read More about Vintage Dresser Before and After DIY
Chiang Mai Look Alike DIY Ottoman
And the beautiful before... Check out that sweet fabric. It is so nice being reminded to eat your veggies while sitting on the couch and putting your feet up. You know, healthy reminders right? Maybe I should have kept it...KIDDING! And the after some spray paint and fabric...much better, no? You can see it here too in the finished living room in the daylight. It isn't perfect for the ... Read More about Chiang Mai Look Alike DIY Ottoman
Small Space Living: Media Console & Living Room
Finally, we got around to photographing our living room. As you can see in these shots, our house is tiny! We actually live in the top floor of a two-flat. We are just under 750 sq ft which is great for two people but definitely gets tight with two great danes and a toddler. But we have loved our time in our tiny home and it is filled with lots of memories! This is the heart of our house. Our living room is connected to our dining room (which is where E is ... Read More about Small Space Living: Media Console & Living Room
DIY Faux Malachite Box
Below, I have included a step-by-step guide to making your own faux malachite, but in case you want to print it out for later, click on the button below, which will take you to the Free Printable Library. You can then print out the instructions and materials list. Plus, there are a bunch of other freebies in there including other instructions for DIY projects, checklists, tips & tricks. No email address required! I love faux ... Read More about DIY Faux Malachite Box
DIY Otomi Print Artwork
And here it is originally, in Bowie's old nursery at our old apartment! Hi loves! Sorry for the absence yesterday. Big things are in the works. I had some minor glitches with the new site (soon to be unveiled) and a big ol' scare but luckily E was able to help me out. Thank God for Google searches, and Wordpress help forums. Here is a DIY I have had up my sleeve for awhile but finally got ... Read More about DIY Otomi Print Artwork