Hey there, friends! Tuesday was the last day of my hubby's three week "vacation"...and I say that loosely because there wasn't much relaxing...

The alternate title for this post could have been 'Building Another Bookcase', but where's the fun in that? Let's start with the finished product and get it out of the way. When we first added the second floor, I was totally all about a long row of pretty, white pickets and a monstrously beautiful newel post at the top of the stairs. But then a couple things popped into my brains: 1. I have a pretty good fear of heights and I just didn't like seeing the drop all the way down to the first…

Tidbits & Twine: A look at 12 moderately priced and beautiful flush mount light fixtures! Links and photos included.

Give your builder-grade oak railing a new look using gel stain. This stair banister makeover is inexpensive and great for a novice DIYer.

The simplest approach (with step by step pictures) to installing DIY board and batten molding so you can add architectural interest to any boring walls.

Hello friends! Thank you so much for all of the positive feedback on our vacation home remodel! I am so thrilled to finally share all the photos and details with you and I sincerely appreciate your comments on yesterday’s post! I am going to share details room by room as I know many have you …

A couple years ago, the Mister & I ripped all the carpet off the stairs, added new treads, stained them dark walnut, poly’d them (3 coats), and painted the risers white. The whole hallway was painted (Benjamin Moore) Revere Pewter, one of my all-time favorite neutrals. Every. Single. Spindle. was removed, primed, painted […]

Shop for modern wallpaper patterns at Hygge & West. Each wallpaper collection is created in collaboration with one of our favorite artists.

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The cheery beam of this sturdy light makes your home a cozy port in any storm. Not suitable for coastal environments.

I’ve got some more great Pinners for you to follow so your feed will be pristinely groomed for some major interior design eye candy. And if it makes you feel more confident in my selections, know that I regularly repin from each of them. Needless to say, my Pinterest feed is amazing!

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A modern adaptation on nostalgic diner style lighting, this ceiling light has clean lines and clear glass for timeless appeal. This sleek style will be a dashing ceiling decoration in throughout your kitchen.

Everly Ceiling Pendant from Kichler Lighting....over kitchen island

This Young House Love diamond-shaped ceiling light has modern style. Use it with a vintage-style Edison bulb for a retro feel or one of our energy-saving bulbs for green living.

Industrial style and contemporary decor combine for a dramatic look. This bronze semi-flushmount light will make a fabulous statement piece in a kitchen or entryway. Inspired by atomic age design, the light features an open cage with intersecting bands of metal. The decorative Edison-style bulb is enclosed by the criss-crossing circle cage.