When we first decided to replace the countertops, we had a thought to keep the existing backsplash. The variegated square stone tiles weren’t too bad. However, once we decided to go with Corian countertops, the bottom tiles needed to be removed for the countertop installation. Upon closer inspection, we knew there would be no way to salvage the stone tile as they had been applied directly to the sheetrock. There were also a host of other issues. It took about half a second for me to answer ... View the Post
A Pretty Storage Solution for an Iron and Ironing Board
At Storybook Cottage I have tried to make the most of the small space our pantry/utility room offered by adding storage wherever I could. The wall where our pantry closet is located is a mere 2 feet wide. It seemed perfect for A Pretty Storage Solution for an Iron and Ironing Board. A Pretty Storage Solution for an Iron and Ironing Board None of the ready-made options appealed to me. A quick spin on Pinterest showed attractive ways to hang an ironing board. But what about the ... View the Post
New Countertops for the Storybook Cottage Kitchen
It’s been somewhat of a symphony of crickets here on the DTA blog. We've been installing New Countertops for the Storybook Cottage Kitchen. New Countertops for the Storybook Cottage Kitchen After making it through finals I knew I had just 2 weeks before my next semester started. So I made a huge “to do” list and have been furiously making my way through it. On the top of the list was addressing the issue of our kitchen countertops. Most experts say that when you first move into a home you ... View the Post
ORC The Reveal of the Living, Dining and Entry Way
It has truly been a busy and amazing six short weeks. To tackle not one, not two, but THREE areas in such a short time borders on cuckoo. Add in threec accelerated university classes taken at the same time, and well, it’s official… I am completely crazy! Here is the ORC The Reveal of the Living, Dining and Entry Way. ORC The Reveal of the Living, Dining and Entry Way First the good news: I earned straight A’s. Now the not so good news: As you may have heard the weather here in Texas ... View the Post
ORC Week 5 Creating Original Artwork and Other Painting Projects
I can hardly believe this is the last day of April. This month has just flown by. This past week was all about painting projects. The freshly painted mantle was hung and I began to try out various groupings of accessories. ORC Week 5 Creating Original Artwork and Other Painting Projects. ORC Week 5 Creating Original Artwork and Other Painting Projects I also found some pillows for the couch that were almost the perfect color palette…. I just added a bit of watered down “Florence” ... View the Post
Creating Covered Buttons and Other Delights with Vintage Fabric Scraps
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I am now smack dab in the middle of finals week in school. Creating Covered Buttons and Other Delights with Vintage Fabric Scraps. Creating Covered Buttons and Other Delights with Vintage Fabric Scraps Last week as I rearranged my office/sewing area I found myself looking at some wee bits of leftover fabric from the aprons I had recently made. I just couldn’t bear to toss the cheerful scraps into the bin. They are quite easy to make. I myself ... View the Post
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