Hello again! It's Week 2 of the One Room Challenge – hop back to One Room Challenge Week 1: Mudroom Makeover for an introduction to this space. Let's cut to the chase on one issue I hesitate to even mention: there was lead paint on the ceiling and upper part of the brick wall. Two [...]
I'm participating in the One Room Challenge for the first time! If you're unfamiliar with the One Room Challenge (ORC): it's a 6-week thing where bloggers tackle one space in their home and post about their progress. There are ORC "featured designers" who benefit from company sponsorship, and there are ORC "guest participants" – commoners [...]
And we're back, for the final roundup of kitchen details. You can check out my kitchen makeover here and the first roundup here. Exhaust Fan The fan installed in the ceiling over the range was a bathroom exhaust fan. The sticker on it literally said "Not for use in cooking area." In terms of air [...]
As I mentioned in my Kitchen and Dining Room Before and After post, I wanted to share some details and call out a few decisions I made throughout this makeover project. Turns out there was a lot I wanted to share, so I'm breaking it into two roundups. I know grand before-and-afters are fun, but [...]
My make-it-work kitchen makeover is finished! I have a slew of before and after photos for you. Some of the befores are from when I started this recent decorating wave and some are from when we first bought the house, to show how far this space has come. I try to capture the same angle [...]
Project Palermo 