When we bought our lake house three years ago, the master bathroom was definitely a room that I was anxious to make some changes to. What initially seemed like a sophisticated master bath soon felt like walking into a dark heavy space with the dark wood shades, brown curtain panels, brown tiled shower, dark wood… Continue reading Into the light…a master bath makeover
Tag: repurposing
From Good to Better
I can definitely tell it's January. Once everything is neatly put away for the next ten to eleven months for Christmas, things are looking a little stark. With this clean slate, you start to reimagine a space and want to fill it with something new. Everyone is thinking about refreshing, renewing and (applaud)...repurposing. Before… Continue reading From Good to Better
Rethinking Pink
This little project was a true repurposing endeavor. Jane had an heirloom antique chair that she wanted to use for her daughter’s desk. Instead of purchasing new fabric and starting from scratch, she decided to reuse what she already had. Normally I would get measurements and then quote a yardage amount of fabric needed for… Continue reading Rethinking Pink
Furniture Floral Arrangement
This sturdy little side chair came to me in desperate need of a new dress. Originally an upholstered chair, it sported a very worn and ill-fitted, possibly shrunk, slipcover. My client had already purchased and prewashed the heavy weight and large floral printed fabric, so when I got the chair and fabric, it was ready… Continue reading Furniture Floral Arrangement
Grown-up Rocker
Your baby is all grown up or at least out of the cuddling and rocking phase. You've had the sweet pink (or blue) upholstered swivel rocker that gently glided your little one to sleep for a few years. It screams baby's room but maybe it is now whispering "guest room". This rocker is a… Continue reading Grown-up Rocker
Master Mini Makeover
It's been almost a year since I updated the basement master bathroom (see Bathroom Rejuvenation to refresh your memory). I typically put home projects on hold during the summer and get busy during the winter months on house projects. One of my projects this past winter was to redo the basement master bedroom… Continue reading Master Mini Makeover
White after Labor Day
At some point in your life you probably have acquired a piece or two of furniture from your parents. A piece that was well used, familiar, and probably a little shabby looking (and not in a “shabby chic” sort of way). However, chances are the furniture was not the right color or look for your décor. As long… Continue reading White after Labor Day