DIY Granite Path
When we bought our current house it lacked a solid path to lead from the house to the back parking area. As far as priorities go it was pretty low on the list, until last winter. Alberta winters tend...
View ArticleLittle DIY Roundup!
On this gorgeous sunny April day as I daydream and browse the web, I have come across several inspirational blogs with a zillion projects of the DIY type, which I would like to share here in a little...
View ArticleDIY Wooden Headboard Makeover
Yet another relic that survived the traveling ways of my family is a sturdy wood bed which my parents bought in 1979. It had been passed around for many years until I decided to give it new life with...
View ArticleDIY Wainscoting Ideas
The hallway that bridges the space between the living area and the kitchen in the Apple House (named after the colour scheme—red kitchen, cream hallway and apple green living area) is home to two...
View ArticleJacey the Junk Collector
“Jacey, what is all this junk?!” No answer was forthcoming from the inner depths of the room in question. He turned back to the kitchen. “This is out of control. My mother is coming in three days...
View ArticleDIY Vintage Wire Basket Spray-Over
What a beautiful day to be painting with spray!! A long time ago, many years, I had all kinds of time to browse thrift stores and markets, yard sales and such. Treasure hunting. I bought two vintage...
View Article5 Second Painted Key
Ever fumbled in the dark through a chain of keys looking for the right one because you forgot to leave the porch light on? Ever fumbled with your arms full of groceries and/or kids looking for that...
View ArticleVintage Crystal Door Knobs
[Amore, Linguini and Me] If you have ever lived in an older home, namely ones built in the 1920′s, 1930′s and 1940′s, chances are you have come across vintage crystal door knobs. While the clear...
View ArticleFabulous Framed Fabric
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love my job! Days spent at the sofa shop are great days. One of my favourite things about my job is the fabric, I mean what’s not to love about playing with fabric...
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