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

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

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

FINALLY!  The French Hutch is Painted. The French Hutch is Painted Here is the “BEFORE”  of the hutch in all it’s 70’s faded yellow, with brassy gold highlights, glory. It’s been sitting around waiting for a paint job for eight months. The After The color is “Florentine” with just a tiny bit of “Antibes Green” mixed in.  Both are from the Annie Sloan chalk paint line. After drying clear wax was used to seal the paint with a bit of DecoArt Metallic Lustre wax in gold to ... View the Post

Oh, this past week just flew by! In addition to the Easter holiday, we also celebrated the Fashionista’s birthday and went to Round Top, Texas, for 2 1/2 days for the antique fair. That left just 2 days to work on the living room in between taking two tests, writing two papers, and trying to keep the family fed. Whew! The Living Room Challenge Week 2 The Living Room Challenge Week 2 I did manage to get all the floors waxed. That was a big job that had to be done in sections so we could ... View the Post