After 25 days on the road, I’m finally home. I’m already appreciating all the best things about being home. I feel guilty saying that because half of my trip was a fantastic vacation with my husband (I realize I never…
Things to Know Before Remodeling
I’ve been pretty quiet on project renovation – and for good reason. I’ve decided to break my silence and tell you things to know before remodeling. I want you to learn from our experience. I hope to save you the…
Project Renovation: October Edition
Attorneys get a bad wrap. People always think they’re jerks. I happen to be married to the most diplomatic one in the world. He’s WAY nicer than I am. Like… by a long shot. But this weekend, my husband and…
Restoration Hardware Paint Color Match
Oh renovating. I’ve discovered that it’s not for the faint of heart. Or control freaks like me. I may even steal Steph’s title of Head Bitch in Charge before this is all said and done because I’m so frustrated with…
Kate Spade Table Linens
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links for products I love. You can read my full disclosure policy here. Kate Spade table linens are my jam. Like most things Kate makes, they embrace the whimsy and are pretty well made. One thing…
Guest Bathroom Remodel
The long awaited day for demolition has *finally* arrived… and, true to form, I finalized the selections for our guest bathroom remodel yesterday. It all started a couple of weeks ago when I attended an open house and saw the…
How to install a Pottery Barn chandelier
I had originally purchased this Pottery Barn chandelier to go over my bathtub… but when I realized how far we were from beginning renovations, this lighting fixture became a burr in my side. I wanted to play with it. I…
3 (big) decisions on the kitchen renovation
So, I realize I’m probably THE.MOST.ANNOYING. person ever when it comes to making decisions…. I’m constantly thinking I’m going to make the wrong decision… so I overwhelm myself with choices then refuse to make one at all. BUT FEAR NOT….
Home Depot Workshop: Ralph Lauren Metallic Paint
Last Thursday, Tom and I went home for a couple hours so I could work on packing. We needed to stop at Home Depot for wardrobe boxes (hello lover, you save my life and my hands from evil wire hangers)…