Thank you SO much for all your kind comments regarding our newly remodeled bathroom. In this post, I will be sharing all of the specifics of what went in to this update on a budget. The $500 Bathroom Source and Pricing Post. The $500 Bathroom Source and Pricing Post Let’s start from the ground up. When we moved into Storybook Cottage we found the garage and attic chock full of wondrous (and not so wondrous) things. One happy find was a large stack of new tile. I admit that if this home was ... View the Post
Archives for May 2016
The Bad Gas Station Bathroom is No More
Today is reveal day where you finally get to see the complete transformation of a well-used room. The Bad Gas Station Bathroom is No More. This remodel was done in just six short weeks on a budget of $500. The Bad Gas Station Bathroom is No More A year and a half ago we purchased our 30-year-old home, Storybook Cottage. We have slowly been updating each room. This small powder room truly needed for a makeover. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane to show you what we started ... View the Post
Create A Vintage Tablecloth Garden Smock
Happy Monday my friends! Did any of you spend the weekend working in your garden? Today I want to share how to Create A Vintage Tablecloth Garden Smock. Create A Vintage Tablecloth Garden Smock Since we ripped out the 30-year-old landscaping from our garden beds last year at Storybook Cottage I have slowly but surely been adding in new plants and flowers. I’ve been wanting a simple smock/apron to wear while gardening and finally had a chance to create one this past week. I did ... View the Post
Baby Bird
Happy Mother’s Day to all those who love a Baby Bird. Recently, on a Saturday, I had such a good mom moment. I had been at work with design clients all day. I pulled onto our street shortly before 6 pm tired and hungry. I spied my son sitting on our neighbor's curb by himself and thought “What in the world?” His raised his hands to his lips as I rolled my window down and just above a whisper he said “I’m so glad your home! I’ve been sitting here for 45 minutes waiting for you to come home or ... View the Post
I’ve Been Featured At HGTV!
I am so very honored and excited to announce that I’ve Been Featured At HGTV! I was contacted over two months ago and had to keep it under my hat until the post went live. The article, “19 Easy Ways to Show Off Your Souvenirs at Home” is chock full of creative ideas. HGTV featured the pillows I created from vintage British tea towels. This truly is a dream come true for me! Thank you, dear readers, for all your support and pinning the heck out of this image. Laura ... View the Post
ORC Week 5 Gulp and a Pfister Faucet
Oh, my friends, I have just one week left to pull off the almost impossible~ finish the bad gas station bathroom in time for the One Room Challenge reveal. ORC Week 5 Gulp and a Pfister Faucet. Thankfully last week I passed my college semester finals with flying colors and can now dedicate all of my time to this space. ORC Week 5 Gulp and a Pfister Faucet This past week the wall was patched and painted where the old and overly large mirror was once glued under the wine rack. With such a ... View the Post