Hello and welcome to The DIY Home Planner Bathroom Week 2. Last week we talked about Space Planning and Paint Colors. Last Week's Progress In terms of Space Planning, the wimpy old crown molding was removed. The transformation of the overhead cabinet began... ...think molding and corbels. Throughout the space holes were patched, doors were removed... ...and everything was well sanded. We then moved on to the arduous task of painting EVERYTHING. Walls, crown molding, baseboards, ... View the Post

Hello dear friends, I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We put Sweet Guy on an airplane all by himself for the first time ever. #nervousnelly! He's off to Philadelphia to visit his Auntie Sweet T, Uncle E, Nene and cousin Birdie for the week of spring break. It is the perfect time to begin the transformation of The DIY Home Planner Bathroom Week 1. The DIY Home Planner Bathroom Week 1 I am using fantastic tips and suggestions found in The DIY Home Planner to help keep me on track. The bulk ... View the Post

Spring is in the air! The daffodils and hyacinths have begun to bloom at Storybook Cottage. While there is also a ton of yard debris left over from the recent storms I am choosing to focus on this beauty that lasts for just a moment. I loved reading about Arabella Lennox-Boyd's magical garden. It has taken her 40 years, YES FORTY YEARS, to create it. This is a true Saturday Smiles A Garden Of Hope. Saturday Smiles A Garden Of Hope It's good to have hope. My pantry hopes to look like this ... View the Post

Any day now I imagine that a new red sports car will show up in my driveaway. This is to be expected When Your House Has a Mid Life Crisis. When Your House Has a Mid Life Crisis Storybook Cottage is approaching 40 and she is not taking it well. Until recently, she's been pacified with a few nips and tucks suplimented with fillers. But now she is beginning to demand a full on facelift  and total body makeover. Back in December she became steamed and busted a hot water pipe. Three days ... View the Post