You know how those home improvement shows always make demolition look so much fun? Well, that’s because it is! This weekend, Joey and I tore out our old faucet, plumbing, garbage disposal, sink and counters. Aside from the minor water explosion when we accidentally turned on the no-longer-hooked-up dishwasher, the rest of the process was … Continue reading »
If you’re half as interested in interior design as I am, inevitably you’ve stumbled upon Pinterest at this point. The concept is brilliantly simple: create a virtual pinboard where you can gather all your ideas and inspiration. From high fashion to gourmet cooking, there are limitless images and countless categories: A kitchen iPad holder for … Continue reading »
Hands down, my favorite antique store in the New Orleans area is Dop Antiques. I’m not sure why I’m telling you think because inevitably it’s going to get popular and then it’s going to get expensive and then it just won’t be my favorite anymore… But alas, I love the place. It’s got all of … Continue reading »
Our kitchen cabinets really aren’t half bad, but they never quite looked finished, so I wanted to add some decorative molding to spice things up a bit. I started with a small trim around the bottom, which helps disguise the undermount LED lights I installed a while back. I then put my compound meitering abilities … Continue reading »
The fun is winding down. After a best friend’s bachelorette party in Las Vegas, a week of Super Bowl festivities and Mardi Gras coming to a close, it’s time to get cooking on the kitchen renovation. Today, I decided to tackle a fairly simple project: replacing the undermount lighting on our kitchen cabinets. Lucky for … Continue reading »
I’m very happy to report the kitchen renovation is finally underway! The first order of business was a rather thankless, but important one: organize the hell out of that space. The cabinets were a mishmash of warped, ugly and in some cases, missing shelving. I purchased all new shelves and painted the inside of my … Continue reading »
Since Joe and I moved into our first homestead, we’ve done A LOT of work in the backyard. Unfortunately, it still looks like crap. The “yard” was filled with some hideous plants that needed to come out before we could put anything back in. Joe spent a few labor-intensive weekends removing the bars from our … Continue reading »
I came across a company recently called “Elephants on the Wall.” If you check out their website, you’ll find page after page of graphic wall murals the company claim can be completed within a couple hours in some cases and a weekend in others. The concept is simple. Order a mural and purchase your paint … Continue reading »
It was the deal of a lifetime. At $298.99, the Quorum Salento Persian White Chandelier from Lamps Plus is a ridiculous steal to begin with. The delicate arms and rustic finish offer a casual, yet sophisticated feel that balances the sparkle and shine of our sconces. It reminds me of countless chandeliers I’ve drooled over … Continue reading »
Busy doesn’t begin to describe the past few weeks. Wedged between back-to-back bachelorette parties in Austin, TX and Las Vegas, NV, my in-laws came to NOLA for a week to help out with our new home. As excited as I was about their visit, I was also a little apprehensive for two reasons. First, I … Continue reading »
