Starting to Strip
The wallpaper in August's room, that is. He had already gotten a head start on removing the wallpaper shortly after…February 19, 2015The Spruce Upholstery Book, and Plans for August’s Bed
I know how to upholster a simple chair seat. Years of Trading Spaces viewings taught me to start with a…November 12, 2013Fabrics for the Kids’ Rooms
I was considering patterned fabrics like this or this for Eleanor's curtains, but I wasn't in love with anything. Thus,…September 17, 2013Wallpaper in August’s Room (A Cautionary Tale)
August's room was already wallpapered with pale blue and white stripes when we bought the house. August is an awesome…September 12, 2013The Victorian House: The Second Floor Bedrooms
Up the stairs… This will be our bedroom. The closet has amazing potential. Also, there is a random sink inside…August 28, 2013
Starting to Strip
The wallpaper in August’s room, that is. He had already gotten a head start on removing the wallpaper shortly after we moved in, so we’re…
The Spruce Upholstery Book, and Plans for August’s Bed
I know how to upholster a simple chair seat. Years of Trading Spaces viewings taught me to start with a staple in the center, pull…
Fabrics for the Kids’ Rooms
I was considering patterned fabrics like this or this for Eleanor’s curtains, but I wasn’t in love with anything. Thus, solid curtains! Groundbreaking! Either these…
Wallpaper in August’s Room (A Cautionary Tale)
August’s room was already wallpapered with pale blue and white stripes when we bought the house. August is an awesome little boy, but he’s not…
The Victorian House: The Second Floor Bedrooms
Up the stairs… This will be our bedroom. The closet has amazing potential. Also, there is a random sink inside that doesn’t work. Yay! There…