I painted this striped design on the walls and ceiling of the water closet in the kids’ bathroom and I won’t lie, it was quite the time consuming project. Especially for someone like me who would trade a limb (okay so maybe not a limb but perhaps a kidney? Half a liver?) if it meant … Continue reading Faux Striped Wallpaper : A Not-So-Quick Accent Wall
I have found a new obsession. If you have never painted floors before, go find yourself a floor to paint! Why is it so fun? I don’t know. Maybe it's the soothing feeling of painting walls but without the achy shoulders the next day. Maybe it’s the thrill of painting on the floor, a spot … Continue reading DIY Painted Floors | One Room Challenge Week 4
This beautiful fireplace is just what my living room needed, and this DIY project is probably easier than you’re expecting! Find my tutorial and finished project here.
Almost 2 years ago, I completely redid the fireplace in our house. One of the best decisions I made with that fireplace was adding thin brick and then using a fun technique called German schmear (thank you Joanna Gaines!!!) to give it new life. Don't you love this sign from Ebenezer Market? I'm still trying … Continue reading German Schmear Brick Fireplace : From Drab to Fab
With Love, Mercedes 