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Concealing a bathroom fan

March 10, 2017 by Michelle

  It’s been a while since I have posted.  Today, I’m finally sharing something I did about 6 weeks ago! I had purchased a capiz shell hanging chandelier (the kind that doesn’t have a place for a light) back in September on clearance  in the OBX. I got it for $20! I had decided that … [Read more…]

Posted in: DIY, Home Decor, homemaking Tagged: "bathroom fan", "ceiling fan", capiz, conceal, decor, shell

Reinventing shelves

January 27, 2017 by Michelle

This week, I put up a shelf in my recently remodeled bathroom.  While cleaning out my attic, I found a crown molding shelf that I had never hung.  I started by repainting the dark wood a metallic palladium silver.  Then, I realized that it just wasn’t what I wanted in the bathroom.  I ended up … [Read more…]

Posted in: Home Decor, homemaking, Uncategorized, upcyce Tagged: decor, painting, reinventing, shelves

Upcycling a silver plated bowl

January 20, 2017 by Michelle

My one thing a day-throw away project is going well.  I’m ahead of schedule, which is great, because it always gets so busy in the spring.  I started with Christmas items as I put them away, headed into Connor’s closet for a little and now I’m going through my kitchen, one drawer/cabinet at a time. … [Read more…]

Posted in: DIY, homemaking, upcyce Tagged: "alcohol inks", "silver plated", craft, decor, DIY, tarnished, up cycle

If you can’t buy one…make one!

December 12, 2016 by Michelle

College visits, Christmas preparations, a history bee and STILL working on the bathroom. For the most part, it is finished.  I wanted to add a tiled, shimmery mirror above the vanity and after finding a few that I liked online, realized that I needed a narrower than the normal width mirror, due to my choice … [Read more…]

Posted in: craft, DIY, Home Decor, homemaking, Uncategorized Tagged: budget, decor, mirror, tile

Faux Painting Project

November 18, 2016 by Michelle

So now it’s a week before Thanksgiving and the rush is on to get my bathroom remodeled.  I have the vanity sitting in my family room and the toilet sitting in my kitchen.  I want this over- NOW! But I did snap some photos of my painting  project.  I’m pleased with how it turned out. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Home Decor, homemaking, tips and useful stuff Tagged: decorating, faux, home, painting, technique

bad morning=sudden remodel

November 18, 2016 by Michelle

One morning a few weeks ago, nothing was going right.  There was some issue with everyone. and I felt I had a days worth of stress before 7 AM. After everyone left, I went to use my powder room and next thing I new, I was tearing the wallpaper off of the wall.  Completely unplanned. … [Read more…]

Posted in: homemaking, tips and useful stuff, Uncategorized Tagged: glue, ideas, paste, removal, stripping, tips, wallpaper

Fall is here!

November 1, 2016 by Michelle

The crisp air, crunching underfoot and beautiful gold, red and orange colors backlit by the sun. Autumn is truly a beautiful time in Pennsylvania. I love to get out and explore with my camera. Winter is beautiful (but just way too cold). This year, the leaves seem to be slightly later than normal, which is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Autumn, Home Decor, homemaking Tagged: Autumn, decorating, Fall, homemaking, leaves, wall

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