Kitchen remodel commences: new microwave and display shelf
At the suggestion to raise the cabinet over the stove to the proper height for adding a microwave underneath, I saw pros and cons.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: fixer upper
Lost grill en route to Virginia so we Texas-fied our new one
For him, that was a happy problem, because he just used that grill on roadside stops to grill his dinners…better than truck stop fare! Hey, a kindred spirit!
Painting a bloody bathroom sage green for a garden theme
Wanting to replicate my garden themed powder room from Texas, I anticpated the French Country birdhouses and wrought iron for the room.
Painting sunshine on my daughter’s drab lavender grey walls
Since purple is her favorite color, I pulled out a remnant from her Regency gown to create a sheer, sparkly window treatment for her.
Transforming my son’s dismal pink mocha room to sunshine
Bemoaning the paint can we found in the garage declaring the walls of his room and the basement as pink mocha, my son couldn’t wait to remedy that travesty.
Painting sunshine in a gloomy pink mocha basement
After five days of unpacking, I was overcome by dreadful paint colors on dirty walls.
Tackling the worst room first, I walked into the basement with a shudder.
Finally we have the keys to our Virginia Fixer Upper
Our real estate agent surprised us with a gift basket that contained Virginia goodies, including from Colonial Williamsburg!
Kitchen Remodel Journal: Texas-French Hill Country House
Journal of our kitchen projects over the years: paint, tile, wrought iron, tapestry, seeded glass, beadboard, and new kitchen island table.
Master Bathroom Remodel: Texas-French Hill Country House
Designing our master bathroom, my goal was two-fold: French Country style with more practicality than the builder left us.
Yard of the Month and Quarter at Sheppard AFB
Before I owned a house, I dabbled in gardening any way possible from college dorms, to apartments, and then base housing, where I won numerous awards.
