I absolutely love decorating for the holidays! After decorating for 33 years of marriage and 4 children and running a home decor artist business, I've learned a few things! Here's what I've learned to keep things in budget and not break the bank! Use what...
How to Repair Clay Tile With Paint
I recently got called out to a home with two fabulous clay tile fireplaces. This particular home was built around 1910 and the fireplaces were original to the home. Over time, the clay tiles flanking each fireplace had gotten chipped. To rip out these gorgeous...
5 Reason Why Faux Finishing Is Not Dead.
There's been a lot of talk lately on the inter webs about faux finishing and whether it's out of style. Well I am here to say it is not. I have listed the 5 main reasons why faux finishing is still an avid part of decorating and design. Faux finishing has evolved....
How To Create A Coffee Bar
Coffee bars have been all the rage for several years and they don't look like they are going out of style any time soon! You can actually use just about anything to create a coffee bar. All that's really needed is a designated space for all your coffee items. The only...
Top 5 Reasons You Need a Farmhouse Sink AND a Prep Sink
When we started our kitchen remodel, we knew we were going to move the sink to the corner under the new windows. We had already decided on a farmhouse sink and since we were having the cabinet custom built, it was just a matter of picking out a sink and then having...
My Favorite Gray Cabinet Finish
We started out with a custom cabinet base that Drywall Hubby's partner made for us. I then applied a really rough application of antique walnut stain and then I sprayed it with General Finishes Sanding Sealer. After the sanding sealer was nice and dry, I sprayed on...
DIY Faux Zinc Range Hood
When we started our kitchen remodel, Drywall Hubby was adamant we install a range hood. To be honest, I was unsure if I was going to like it. I mean...our stove was on the island in the MIDDLE of our kitchen! I knew from the start that I didn't want the popular...
“Fixer-Upper” Inspired Painted Tile
Once in awhile you get those dreamy jobs from a client! Whenever a client calls you and wants you to transform something into what they saw on Fixer Upper it's a win in my book. I was first asked if I could paint tile...YES...OF COURSE!!! Then I was sent a picture...