Even when I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do with Violet’s nursery I knew it had to have a shiplap ceiling. For some reason, the room was just begging for it! It is a rather small bedroom and using the ceiling in the design not only makes the room feel bigger, but it … Continue reading DIY Shiplap Ceiling in the Nursery
As part of my staircase makeover, I made a last minute decision to paint the banister. The orange tone in the wood didn’t bother me until we updated our flooring a few years ago. Ever since then, the tones have clashed with all of the other wood tones throughout our house and changing that felt … Continue reading How I Painted my Banister
I don’t think I’ve ever been more wrong about the timeframe of a project! What I thought would take me two weeks took me almost two months. To say I am relieved that this project is over would be an understatement. Don’t get me wrong, I’m super happy with how it turned out and would … Continue reading Staircase Reveal : Trim, Trim, and more Trim!
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
With Love, Mercedes 