How to Paint Fireplace Doors and Vents
Yup, I painted the fireplace (yay!) – but today I’m only going to show you how to paint fireplace doors and vents. I wanted to break this fireplace tutorial into…
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How to Refinish Solid Wood Furniture Legs + Arms
We ordered the velvet (yay!) and we’ll be dropping off the chair at Kessels Upholstery soon. But first our little garbage chair needed some love. We stripped and re-stained its…
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How to Paint a Brass Bar Cart Glossy White
This bar cart makeover has been a long time coming. Because I found a great dining room cabinet right after buying this for the dining room, I decided to use…
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How to Stage a Living Room and Dining Room for Sale
Finally the fireplace is a focal point! Remember how I struggled with it? Once the DIY antiqued mirror with the Hungarian stenciled poem was hung, I thought I’d found…
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Lake House Renovation Plans: Phases ONE, TWO and THREE
The Lake House Look: It’s so exciting to take on another whole-home makeover, especially one where I can get a little crazy! With the townhouse, I had to make design…
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Finding Inspiration at the Canadian Aviation Museum
When other people are taking family photos and selfies in front of sculptures and museum displays, I’m always on the look out for design inspiration instead. My vacation photos are…
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