Turn an old dresser into a desk
Yay! I’m back in business baby! I finally have a dedicated work space with a super fast computer! I just love it! It wouldn’t have been possible if my son didn’t love building computers and shopping for parts. He is only 15...
Cottage Grove
I gave the Master Bathroom a little refresh over this past week by painting the cabinets a new color. This green just spoke to me at the hardware store. It’s called Cottage Grove by Magnolia Home. It was my first time using this...
New Year, Old Rugs
Happy New Year! 🥳 2024 is going to be the year of color! Who’s tired of Beige? Greige? Grey? All things monotone and natural? In my humble opinion, your house should bring you joy and comfort. It shouldn’t subscribe to some Shea McGee...
Vintage Karastan rug
One of the great things about living where I live is the tremendous Estate Sales that pop up. For whatever reason there are hardly ever any lines and people have nice things. At a recent Estate sale for example I had my eye on a rug that was in their...
Christmas house tour 2023
This year after our indulgent Thanksgiving meal, we did what we always do, put the Thanksgiving decorations away the same night and start tidying up. We know that Black Friday will bring 18 bins, several large bags, wreath boxes, etc. for unpacking. This year we kind...
Firepit Updates
It’s Smores’ and cozy blanket season around here and I’m so happy I sprung for new Adirondack chairs from Highwood USA. Our old wooden chairs held up for about seven years, but these recycled plastic adirondack chairs should last for about 20...
Halloween Outdoor Tour 2023 🕸
This is my absolute favorite time of the year. I was never a summer person. Don’t like swimming, don’t like bathing suits, being hot, bugs, etc. I enjoy cooler temps, flannel shirts, gardening outside and not sweating profusely. Decorating for...
Halloween 2023 Indoor Tour
It’s October 1st and I’m pretty much done decorating the house for Halloween. I was so eager to get started this year since I spent several days in July and August making tombstones and cemetery gates for the yard. I have also picked up a few new...
Laundry Sink Addition +Makeover
I was at the thrift store about a month ago and found the cutest hanging chandelier for only $15. I googled it and found that it was selling online for around $400. I mean come on. I didn’t have a place for it, but after careful consideration...
Hi, welcome to our pad!
Follow two DIYers as we decorate, redecorate, design, beautify, demo, install, fix, and remodel the interior and exterior of our second home. We've learned a lot from remodeling our first home and now we are applying this know-how to our second home. Hope you enjoy our site!
xo, Cathy
