Category Archives: Home Improvement
A Better Shade of Gray
Do you ever go through periods where you really think you could give “This Old House” a run for its money? To add to all of my strange proclivities, I used to love watching “This Old House” on Saturdays after … Continue reading
Um, No Ma’am, You May Not Have Your Dress Back
I am going to preface this diy with a little story. It is still within the subject of dresses so I think workable in this blog post. My sister’s roommate from college was celebrating her birthday and decided to go … Continue reading
Only took me two…years.
Yes, it has been awhile since I have bothered to post on my blog. But I am hoping to be a bit better on frequency of posts. I think my problem has partially been having the patience to take photos … Continue reading
The Bureau Transformation Continues
Polished handle on left. (But hopefully you realize that on your own.) I think it may be possible to develop Carpal Tunnel with the amount of polishing I have been doing. Where’s the magic wand when you need one? Several … Continue reading
Second Life: Jewelry Case
I was at the thrift shop last weekend, along with what seemed like the entire population of Escondido. I found this curio cabinet. It didn’t necessarily have the best of wood but definitely still had a use. So with some … Continue reading
Maybe you were wondering…
what happened to this – It isn’t quite done, but progress has been made. The wood is being stripped down to its natural state and stained red mahogany…I definitely think it works. Thoughts?
Wall, Meet Frames. Frames, Meet Wall.
I hate painting. And I hate having to start an entry out with that negative statement. But hello?? It is a pain in me arse. But it sure makes things look purty. Or at least clean. So my spare bedroom/home … Continue reading
Bedroom Rehabilation
Somehow this last week/weekend, I was able to manage the energy to repaint/rehab my bedroom. I had been sleeping with the same white walls for the last four years. It wasn’t working for me anymore. The bedroom is still in … Continue reading
Second Lease on Life – The Tale of The Bureau Part I
I have been gifted an old bureau. Well, we will see if it really is a blessing or a curse. At this point, I see the potential. The wood is oak. My plan for refurbishing involves the three S’s: Stripping, … Continue reading
Lynne with an E 