Damask Rug
We got a new rug! Plus it was free. Gotta love that! It’s the same as this one on Overstock, but in the 9′ x 12′ size. It’s called Gray Damask made from Olefin. With three small children, we wanted them to have something...
Pretty Book covers
If there are special books in your life that you would like to hold onto, but you’re probably not going to read for a while, covering them is a great way to preserve their outer sleeve. I picked some pretty wrapping paper that I had in my wrapping...
Possini my little bambini
This Possini aluminum ceiling fixture also from Lamps Plus had me at hello. It’s a very modern take on a lotus flower. The light gently shines through its petals. Joe lovingly installed it for us in the dining room. We got a crazy deal on it from...
This little light o’ mine
Buh Bye Ceiling Fan. Your time has come to say goodbye. There was nothing wrong with you, you kept us cool in the summer and circulated air in the winter. But let’s be honest, you weren’t easy on the eyes. You’re being replaced. So sorry...
Ethernet & cable wiring
As part of our living room remodel, the TV and computer switched sides. Unfortunately, there was no cable outlet by the new TV position, and no phone jack near the new computer position (we still use DSL). Instead of having wires crisscrossing the new laminate...
Sewing 101
I’ve begun a new adventure in my life that involves a lot of learning and definitely a lot of practice. I took up sewing at my local community college. It’s a 24 hour class broken up into 8 weeks. I had my first class this week. Boy am I already...
Instant Art – Audrey
When it comes to art in my home, I don’t have a lot. Most of my walls are either covered by windows or furniture. So in my hallway I created a little “art gallery” of sorts with photos or images that I love. One thing I like to do on...
Laundry Area Organization
UGH. That’s all I have to say about this. Our laundry “closet” was looking disheveled and seriously needed some TLC. And since we were already painting the living room, it was a good time to take everything out and organize it a bit. This became a...
Daddy’s new chair
Joe was long overdue for a new office chair and since he spends one long night a week playing video games with his friends from afar, he needed something comfy. But since our living room houses the computer/office area, it also needed to fit into the decor of the...
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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
