I am still working on our guest room but I thought I would give you a little sneak peek of one of the projects. Back in April I wrote a post on great guest bedrooms and shared with you my goal of only using things that I already owned, found in thrift stores or Craiglist to transform this room into a wonderfully tranquil space. Guess what? I am staying true to my word. Here is a chair that I found for practically nothing on Craigslist. Little Miss Muffett. Little Miss Muffett I had been ... View the Post
Archives for August 2009
Secrets of the condo clubhouse
In the last post, I talked about a condo clubhouse remodeling job that I recently completed. It was a huge space. Part of the remodel also included a large storage room, a second bathroom, as well as an office space that was not shown. The entire space was amazingly completed for less than $50,000 (all fees included). Given that the average home kitchen remodel runs $30,000 makes this feat even more amazing. So how was it done? Secrets of the condo clubhouse. Time and Research. They are your ... View the Post
Condo clubhouse remodel
I've been teasing you for three months with hints of the Condo clubhouse remodel I have been working on. Guess what? It's done! I worked with two great gals: Mary Wild was the general contractor and Arlynn Satz (seated) was my partner on this huge job. We almost had to much fun. Condo clubhouse remodel In a previous post I had written about the color scheme I had selected. Here is the complete "before and after"photos. I am hoping you will be able to tell the difference. The Entry: We ... View the Post
What a girl leaves behind
I struggle a bit bringing the three paint cans into the now empty space. They are filled to the brim with Rhapsody Lilac. I wonder for a moment if. I have selected this shade as much for the name as the color. A melodious song of aromatic sweetness. Yes, that is what I want in my life right now. What a girl leaves behind. What a girl leaves behind A fourth can contains “Marshmallow”, a slightly pinkish cream that will cover the inside of the closet and all of the trim. She liked the sound ... View the Post
Pillowcase Parade
I recently had my sewing machine out for another project and had been digging through my huge chest of vintage fabric. I came across several things that I decided I would finally finish. The first project consisted of a vintage pillowcase material. In the past, you could purchase this material that came on a roll. It was somewhat like a tube and the shopkeeper would just cut off the desired length to suit the individual. I had a few of these cases. Pillowcase Parade. Pillowcase Parade One ... View the Post
Vintage inspired lingerie holder
I am probably one of the last women in America who actually still wears pantyhose. My legs are white and my stomach is a bit poochy, so I love a bit of tan spandex. Vintage inspired lingerie holder. This is what my hosiery used to be stored in. Vintage inspired lingerie holder It was plastic, eons old and falling apart. I could not for the life of me find a suitable replacement. Putting on my thinking cap I brought out my collection of vintage hankies and selected several that were ... View the Post