We considered painting the flimsy, dark paneling a lighter shade to lighten the room. However, we discovered that there was no sheetrock or any kind of insulation between the paneling and the bedroom walls that flank both sides of the living room. Three things: #1 This meant that there was no sound barrier. We didn't want … Continue reading Lake House-Living Room Transformation Diary- Part 2
As I begin typing this blog post and looking back through all of my picture files on my computer and cell phone, I can hardly believe what all we have done in the short amount of time we have lived in this Dirty Diamond. At times, it feels like we have been here F.O.R.E.V.E.R! But … Continue reading Lake House-Living Room Transformation Diary-Part 1
In order to feel like we could move into this Dirty Diamond, Fixer Upper one of the MUSTS was to have a working bathroom. And not just any working bathroom would do. I didn't want to feel like we had just stepped into a bathroom that resembled a run down, yucky, foul smelling gas station … Continue reading Ugly Bathroom Transformation
Here we are... already nearing the HOLIDAYS! And honestly, I'm not ready! With every golden leaf that I see spiraling to the ground I take a deep sigh..seriously. Why do I do this when this is my favorite time of year? Well I think it's because I feel like time is getting away from me. … Continue reading Small Improvements
