Every day I have a different favorite part of the kitchen, but the backsplash is often one of the winners. It was the hardest thing for me to pick out during the entire renovation because I knew that whatever I decided would have a massive impact on the look of the kitchen. The sink wall … Continue reading How I DIYed our Marble Backsplash
Last Christmas I rolled up 6 certificates, tied them with a ribbon, and put them in a box under my parent's Christmas tree. I love to give meaningful gifts, but this one probably takes the cake. Both of my parents are very busy people who have been wanting to update their very orange kitchen for … Continue reading The Green Kitchen at my Parents’ House
When we had our floors redone this past spring, we had to remove the wire shelving that was in our pantry and I made the decision not to reinstall it because I didn’t love it. So, yes, it’s been about 4 months now that we haven’t had a functional pantry. We’ve been using a bookcase … Continue reading Pantries that are Inspiring Me
Three years ago (almost exactly) I painted the cabinets in our Arkansas home. I did more than just paint the cabinets in that kitchen but holy cow - transforming those dated oak cabinets to a clean, white color was incredibly impactful. I still remember the feeling I had after just the primer went on because … Continue reading How to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets the RIGHT Way
With Love, Mercedes 