As you know there are many things to consider when building a house… here is a compilation of lots of little things you may want to do or at least consider when going through the planning or …
Happy Friday everyone!! & thank you for stopping by Favorite Things Friday. So happy you are here! Today I am getting ready for my mother in-law to come into town for the weekend. If you remember she was visiting a few weeks ago & she's coming again because she is working in North Carolina again about 4 hours away from us. We are so excited to have her here! Our plans for the weekend are to relax, eat, & enjoy each others company. Sounds pretty perfect to me. I hope that you all had a great week & that you
Kitchens are the hub of the home, the place where meals are cooked, shared, and memories are made. Whether you are building a new home or renovating an existing one, there are a variety of kitchen designs to choose from. In this article, we will explore ten inspiring kitchen design styles that will add character...
It’s photographs like this that stop me in my tracks when I’m browsing the internet, and I’m always saving them away in some folder that I never do anything with– until today! The time has come to unload my favourite art nouveau stunners on you. Let’s start with this flower-shop in Brussels, designed by Paul…
Mysore Palace - a must for any visit to southern India. Explore the decadence of past rulers at this incredibly opulent palace. Keep reading!
The last month at our house has been like a carnival from 1923. Full of delight and whimsy and shiny things. All revealed to be crap, in the light of day. I love crap. So much. It’s my favorite thing. I have run the idea-carousel day and night. The bearded lady is surprisingly into brass. […]
We have a treat for you today! This #vanlife share is sure to make you smile and fill you will vanlife #goals. Marte and her husband, Jed, purchased their bus (Lloyd) two and a half years ago and took 18 months to renovate it into their dream home-on-wheels. They sold everything and hit the road wit
You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.
Kitchens are the hub of the home, the place where meals are cooked, shared, and memories are made. Whether you are building a new home or renovating an existing one, there are a variety of kitchen designs to choose from. In this article, we will explore ten inspiring kitchen design styles that will add character...
Home is where the heart is.
In my last blog post, I gave an introduction of my mom and dad’s house, the story of how we came to buy it, and shared some photos of the exterior. Today, I’m taking you on a photo tour…
My Idea Notebook goes everywhere that I go! It usually stays in the car, but I always have it handy should I need a measurement, a color, or a description for someone who's helping us make this home a reality -- such as a bank lender, blueprint designer, or cabinet installer. Or, if my friends & relatives have a question or make a suggestion on the fly, then I just grab the Idea Notebook and add it to my collection of great ideas.
Need kitchen makeover ideas or want to upgrade your existing kitchen? Try 12 Kitchen Upgrades (You just can't live without) by thetarnishedjewelbog.com.
If you’re new to van life, a Skoolie is a school bus that has been converted into a recreational vehicle. But we're not talking about your average school buses with gum under the seats but full-time living spaces and travel vehicles. As a platform for a DIY recreational vehicle, school buses provide endless possibilities! When
Flavin Architects’ remodel brought back the 1950’s Contemporary vibe to this house designed by architect Robert Coolidge.
Spark joy all over your kitchen with these color-coded setups.
Certainly the most striking thing about this kitchen is its windows, which blur the line between wall and ceiling and give the feeling of cooking, if not outdoors, at least in a very luxurious greenhouse. If your windows do not magically turn into a ceiling you can still emphasize them by painting the inside frames black, which will turn them into a striking architectural feature even if they only just go up and down, like boring old windows do.