Choosing Modern Interior Door Levers

Choosing Modern Interior Door Levers

Now that we’re actually living in the lakehouse, I’ve started finishing some of the projects I abruptly abandoned in the fall.  Among the most pressing: priming and painting the formerly…

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Go Big or Go Home

Go Big or Go Home

We have moved.  Officially.  Actually.  Completely!!  Since buying the lakehouse in June, our lives have been in limbo.  What we thought would be a quick sale of the townhouse turned…

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How to Paint Baseboard Heaters

How to Paint Baseboard Heaters

I don’t know why I put off painting our baseboard heaters.  It was on my to-do list for four years but didn’t get done until just days before we listed…

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Thirteen Favorites of 2013

Thirteen Favorites of 2013

I’m so excited that a new year has begun!  As a grad student my “new” year has typically started in September.  This is the first time, in a long time,…

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Black House Exteriors

Black House Exteriors

It might seem like my mission is to paint everything deep grey . . .  Can you blame me?  Since a coat of charcoal grey made our dated fireplace look…

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Adding Curb Appeal Even With Strict Condo Rules + Small Budget

Adding Curb Appeal Even With Strict Condo Rules + Small Budget

Now that I can finally show you the outside of the townhouse, I wanted to share some photos of the teeny, tiny little spruce we gave it to boost the…

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