Rustic Beach Retreat for our Master Bathroom Renovation
Since the guest bathroom is French Country, I designed the master bathroom rustic beachy, to employ marble and Mid-century modern elements my husband likes.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Category: French Country Style Home – NoVA Townhouse
Ultimate Craft Desk Arrives for my new Sewing Room
Easily fitting into my basement sewing room with dimensions at 58″ wide and 82″ long, this large table top enables me to cut large lengths of fabric.
Organizing and Wallpapering Furniture for a new Sewing Room
Wow! I love how the updated 18th century design transitions between the stark white of my sewing wall and the stark black of my library.
Renovated Marble Fireplace in my new Sewing Room
Of the three companies we interviewed, Bromwells in Falls Church, Virginia let us experience the amazing benefits of a gas insert fireplace in their showroom.
Writing our Book: How to NOT Do-It-Yourself Part I
Too many times our fixer upper renovation caused us to feel like we were in a Carey Grant movie, Mr. Blanding’s Dream House.
Beachy French Country-Styled Guest Bathroom Remodel
Arriving with my paint chip palette of a wonderful range of blues for inspiration, Larry guided me through the selections in his display room.
Chalk Painting a Notions Curio Cabinet for my Sewing Room
While waiting for Jolie chalk paint to dry on my IKEA PAX wardrobe makeover in the master suite, I decided to chalk paint my notions cabinet for my sewing room.
How I Glammed an IKEA PAX Wardrobe for our Townhouse
We assembled two basic IKEA PAX units that were only available in dark grey, that I glammed up with chalk paint and removable peel and stick wallpaper.
Strategically Advising Front Courtyard for NoVA Townhouse
When spring came, W wanted a garden in the front, but when he stuck a shovel in the ground, the dirt was only two inches deep, because of plywood underneath.
Strategically Advising Paint Colors for a Townhouse in NoVA
When a friend discovered how much I knew about remodeling houses, he asked me to be his strategic advisor as we hunted for a townhouse in Northern Virginia.
