For years, I have been wanting to learn how to build and install faux ceiling beams. They just seem to inject an amazing amount of character! We were actually going to add beams in our last living room, but we moved before I could get around to it. When we moved into this house, this … Continue reading DIY Faux Ceiling Beams
Adding a fireplace to our primary bedroom has been on my dream wish list since we moved into this house. Something about the vaulted ceilings just made me feel like a fireplace belonged in here. I say my dream wish list because for some reason I didn’t think it would ever be realistic to install … Continue reading DIY Bedroom Fireplace Build Part 1
I. Built. This. There is nothing that compares to the high of finishing a project after pouring hours upon hours into it. I guess that is what keeps bringing me back to DIY. The sense of accomplishment after taking something that I dreamed up, designed, and then built with my own two hands is addicting, … Continue reading Elliott’s Preppy Toddler Room
Brewster Home Fashions supplied the wallpaper for this project. As always, all opinions are my own. When I created the mood board for Elliott’s room, it was anchored on two elements - blue paint (by his request) and modern plaid wallpaper. Well, the wallpaper is installed and exactly what I was hoping for! Doesn’t it … Continue reading Elliott’s Wallpaper is Up and I’m in Love
With Love, Mercedes 