If you are trying to "dress" historic windows, which are often enormous or in non-standard sizes, you might have already learned that ready-made curtains, shades, and blinds that you can buy at the store are often not an option. You might also have learned that the options you do … [Read more...] about Dressing historic windows, #1: Make-your-own linen curtains
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Room makeover: A nature-inspired affordable nursery renovation with vintage charm
My daughter’s nursery is the first and only room in my home that I would consider to be more or less done. Sure, there are some little things here and there that I know I still need to take care of, but let’s just say my daughter’s room is basically the nicest room in my house … [Read more...] about Room makeover: A nature-inspired affordable nursery renovation with vintage charm
My foam-core door: How I saved $4,000 by painting my existing front door
Since we moved to our greystone, the front doors have been the feature of my house that have been both among the most embarrassing and the most I have wanted to just avoid. Not only did I not replace them or paint them for three years, but I didn’t even bother to peel off the … [Read more...] about My foam-core door: How I saved $4,000 by painting my existing front door