Monthly Archives: February 2011
New Beginings
There is something magical about a fresh start. New Year’s Day, Sundays, and mornings. Love them all. There’s a reason why I get chills when Annie belts out “Tomorrow.” Hope may be part of my infatuation with Before & After … Continue reading
Angled Wall Storage
Here’s more Before & After pictures of one of the previously unheated bedrooms: Note: Can you believe how beautiful those floors are? Just sanded them and put on three coats of polyurethane. I love uncovering beauty.
I Can See My Breath
When I saw this bedroom for the first time… I pictured Laura and Mary Ingalls… nightcaps on and snuggled under heavy quilts. This is Minnesota. It gets cold here in the winter, and this rehab project house had no heat … Continue reading
Bath, Beadboard & Brian
A bathroom is one of my favorite rooms to rehab. The goal is to create a cheerful, relaxing space, often on a strict budget. Julia, at Hooked On Houses.com, has a post today correlating the “happiness” of a home to … Continue reading
Closet Switcheroo
Inexpensive tweaks here and there can improve the use of space in a house. This upstairs hallway had a closet. The bedroom next to the hall closet did not have its own closet. While you can use a wardrobe for … Continue reading
