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Basement Reveal Video
Drumroll please. At last! The basement is revealed. It certainly isn’t finished, but it looks much more like a room than it did many months ago. The walls are painted, the carpet has been laid, the creepy spiders have been smashed, and we’ve got an extra room on our hands. Just so you didn’t forget how ugly this room was to begin with, here [...]
Special Delivery: TV Media Stand by Matthew Grizack
A few weeks ago, I meandered around Portland’s last flea market of the season. Because our bungalow is small and already jammed full of stuff, I wasn’t looking to really purchase anything. I was just looking for fun. BUT, I stumbled upon a piece that I loved, and I ended up chatting with a local craftsman by the name of Matthew Grizack. He constructs [...]
In the works:numbered staircase
Friends, I have been busy. Almost too busy to show you what I’ve been busy with. Lately, I’ve been inspired by these staircase images on Pinterest…. {via} {via} So, I’ve decided to paint our dreadful basement staircase and give it a mini face-lift! Here’s what I was working with… And here’s a few progress shots… And after much debate, here’s the final color I [...]
Basement Bookshelf Update
Morning, folks! This will be a short and sweet post, as I’m gearing up for Restored Style’s anniversary week, which begins tomorrow. I hope you’ll come on by to enter to win some lovely goods. I am so excited about the items I’ve gathered to giveaway:). Remember when I told you I had a painting mishap? Truth be told, I was so angry and [...]
I SPY! Small Wall
Oh goodness. I have never been more ready for a Friday. Never! With that said, I’ll be a busy bee this weekend, as I’m co-hosting a small baby shower for one of my dear friends. I will absolutely share pics with you on Monday of the “Sip & See” we’ve orchestrated. Fun times ahead… Today I have a nifty new product to share with you. [...]
Home Depot App + Giveaway!
Let’s chat apps. There seems to be an app for everything these days, but if you are a renter, homeowner or an apartment dweller, the new Home Depot iphone app is calling your name. It’s actually an app you will use. With the following features, how could this app not come in handy? Tape measurer that uses your shoe size to calculate any horizontal [...]
We’ve Got Plans
Did you know we have a plan? We hope to finish our basement, and thanks to Lucas Posada at GBD Architects we have the plans in place. The money? Not quite yet. But it’s fun to dream and think about paint colors and furniture and all that jazz. Talk about some major blog content too! I’ll be sure to keep you all posted on [...]
DIY Outdoor Dining Table
My pals are like sisters to me. They are near and dear to my heart and I adore each and every one of them. We’ve been through lots of life transitions together, with the most recent one being becoming first-time home owners. Because a good portion of us now own humble abodes, we are always swapping decor finds, home improvement stories and tips. With that [...]
How to Stain a Deck
We’ve stained our deck three times since we moved in (once per summer), and we finally have it down to a science. It’s an afternoon project that makes a BIG difference. And you feel accomplished…a rare feat in home improvement! Here’s my quick and dirty how-to-stain-your-deck-in-an-afternoon directions: 1.) Power wash your deck. Do it. It makes a difference. Sure it’s a pain and you [...]
Patchwork Siding
Remember last week’s post on our two-toned house? Well, I have bad news. The south side of our house looks even worse! How is that possible? Not only do we now have mismatched shingles (we had to replace a number of them), but the siding that is still alive has been scraped. And it’s ugly. Here’s proof: I think the worst part is about [...]
I Have a Secret….Shhhhh!
Well, it’s not really a secret. If you were driving by our house, you’d quickly notice that…we currently are sporting a two-toned house. Yup, it’s all the rage. Looks good, right? HA! You see, we’ve been trying to finish painting the house for some time now, but Oregon’s weather has been anything but cooperative. And on top of our full-time jobs, squeezing in [...]
Before & After: Kitchen Remodel
I could go on and on about our kitchen remodel, but I will spare you all the drama. There were plenty of things that did not go as as planned, even though I had a massive excel spreadsheet full of numbers and timelines and deadlines. Needless to say, we learned lots and lots about home improvement during this project. We learned even more about patience. And [...]
DIY Doormat Decor
The one constant thing in a Portlander’s life is rain. Just that fact alone makes some people run for the hills, but I promise, Portland is an amazing place to live. Anyway, what does rain have to do with a doormat? Well, because we are constantly wiping our feet, we’ve gone through a million doormats. They all seem to fade and look worn-out quickly. And if [...]
