Decorating Styles

DIY Burlap Message Board

A few years ago I made a copy of those popular burlap message boards for the Home Office  The project took less than two hours, only required a few simple tools and was a lot less expensive than buying one.  This message board looks so good and a great addition to any work space. Read [...]

How To Paint Beautiful Kitchen Cabinets In 9 Easy Steps

Are you looking to update your kitchen, but don't want to spend a lot of money? Have you been considering painting your kitchen cabinets, but were afraid to take on such a huge and difficult project? Today I'm going to share with you how to paint beautiful kitchen cabinets that have a smooth, durable, nick [...]

Make An Old Bookcase New

Rather recently, I redecorated my home office. Changing it from Old World Traditional to a Modern Traditional with Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware influences. Basically, making the decor fresh, simple, warm and inviting...without spending a fortune or buying a bunch of new furniture.  I needed to how to make my wonderfully large oak bookcase fit [...]

10 Tips to Building A Better Murphy Bed

Save your back and buy a Murphy bed kit with gas hinges that will absorb the weight of the mattress and its platform enabling it to open and close with minimal effort.

Updated Home Office

Almost a year and half ago, I decided to update our home office. The office decor had become tired looking it needed CPR. Kidding aside, the room was not at all inspiring, not a good place to have to be several hours a day. I wanted an updated home office with modern traditional decor, so [...]