The family room is the heart of our home. It is our main living space. With 17 foot ceilings, windows on 2 sides, and a large gas fireplace this room has tons of ambience. It gets lots of natural light in the day, but can still feel … [Read more...]
Mini Porch Makeover
We are very excited to have house guests coming this weekend! My husband's whole family is coming to visit. Some have never seen our house or even been to Minnesota. We can't wait to show them around, but first we need to get our house … [Read more...]
Choosing Accent Colors
Choosing accent colors is fun! You really cant go wrong. I have no fear when choosing accent colors, because I know they will be used in small doses on a pillow or vase. It is easy to swap those items out if you get tired of the … [Read more...]
Frame for a Vintage Beveled Mirror -Part 2
I already shared all about how to make a giant chunky frame...now how to mount one. To mount the frame to the wall, I first marked the studs in the wall. Then I measured and marked the top corners where the frame would go with … [Read more...]
Frame for a Vintage Beveled Mirror – Part 1
I inherited a beautiful mirror from my grandparents. It is stamped on the back with Dec 10 1964, around the time they bought it. It says it is electro copper plated. The mirror measures 36" x 48". It is big and heavy. It hangs with … [Read more...]
