When it came to the bathrooms in our rental duplex, we really wanted to keep things classic, but also modernize them.  Because the property is so old, the bathrooms were a complete overhaul.  We found all kinds of interesting “artifacts” beneath the layers of paint.  Check out that vintage wallpaper.  We even found old razor […]

When it came to the bathrooms in our rental duplex, we really wanted to keep things classic, but also modernize them.  Because the property is so old, the bathrooms were a complete overhaul.  We found all kinds of interesting “artifacts” beneath the layers of paint.  Check out that vintage wallpaper.  We even found old razor […]

Today I’m taking you inside the bedrooms and family room of our recently completed duplex renovation.  We are still basking in the glow of this massive project’s completion.  Ahhhhhhhh. When you walk in the front door, you enter into the family room.  Underneath all of the yucky carpet, there were original hardwoods.  Many landlords would […]

I always love when I come across something online that inspires me.  Whether it’s a post from another blogger, a new line from a favorite store, or a deal, I always want to tell everyone I know who might be interested.  Lately, I’ve found a few I wanted to share… 1.  Check out this beautiful […]

Summer has been whizzing past.  July has been jam packed with work and projects, mainly the complete remodel of one side of our rental duplex.  Before we had Ruby, we lived in the other side, and had renters in the opposite half.  It’s in the darling suburb of Sugarhouse, and it was perfect for just […]

Hi-oh, happy Thursday!  Today I’m sharing an exciting project we recently finished– we made our own upholstered headboard.  Ambitious much?  Yeah, we thought so too, but turns out it is soooo much easier than you think, and if you do it right, you can end up with one great piece of furniture. Currently, we are […]

Few of us buy our dream home the first time around.  Usually there are a few fillers– apartments, rentals, and condos before we get to single family home status.  Fillers can be frustrating.  Of course, you want to make your house a home, but either because money is tight, or because you aren’t willing to […]

I use the word “rich” to describe the living room of interior designer, Lauren Oviatt, because that is the first word that comes to mind when I see it.  The soothing color choices, the luxe fabrics, and the rugs– the RUGS!  Lauren knows how to make a living room just that– a room you want […]