How to Turn Three Ikea Besta Cabinets into a Floating Credenza
The lakehouse dining room nook is about seven feet wide, which is why we sold our incredibly wee four foot long teak cabinet from the townhouse dining room. During the…
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Lake House Living Room Progress!
After painting the walls, trim, and ceiling white, painting the gold fireplace vents and door matte black, painting the faux stone and sauna wood a deep charcoal grey, and adding…
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A Budget-Friendly Bathroom Makeover Using Paint
Last time you saw the main bathroom, it had already been given a top-to-bottom spruce. With the help of Rustoleum I had refinished the oak cabinetry a warm grey, hidden…
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A Foolproof Way to Organize a Shoe Closet
Amid the chaos of painting, unpacking, and tearing apart the kitchen, it feels promising to open up a closet door and see orderliness. I’d like the kind of closets where…
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So, Dial Up Still Exists
It’s only been a couple of weeks, but this city-mouse is beginning to adjust to country life. Before, I found the lack of city lights and din of cars unnerving. …
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Away with Geese
When I tell people that we bought a lakehouse, they often stare at me wistfully. I feel uncomfortable with this, so I tend to launch into a discussion of goose…
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