Several years ago we picked up a gorgeous dresser and vanity set. Both pieces had missing and cracked veneer, broken and missing hardware, & a wobbly falling apart drawer or two. BUT, we knew they had good bones and with a little care and attention they could be as good as new. The vanity has…
This Old House + Layla’s Mint Buffet and Hutch
Exciting news! Our dining room built-in is featured in the current (March 2016) This Old House magazine! It’s hard to believe we completed our dining room almost a year ago during the Spring 2015 One Room Challenge. Somehow in that year I’ve managed to pull back on my posting so much that I haven’t even…
Boys Camp Room Progress: One Room Challenge, Week 2
Today officially marks week two of the One Room Challenge hosted by Linda of Calling it Home. In six weeks I hope to finish off the boys’ camp themed room redo. Last week I shared the plans for their space. This week was all about getting the window trim and closet doors painted in Miss…
Desk Dilemma Update
I told you a while back about a desk redo that didn’t quite end up panning out. Yikes was I irritated!Well, we decided to go ahead and strip the paint from the top. Then we gave it a good sanding to get rid of the stains and blemishes that the paint was supposed to cover…