French Quarter Charmer

One of my favorite pastimes is stalking multi-million dollar real estate and occasionally even sneaking in for an open house!  Long before my hubby and I ever married, my future mother-in-law and I bonded doing just that, touring a gazillion dollar home with panoramic views of beautiful Lake Tahoe.  Who doesn’t love dreaming about the … Continue reading →

Framed Fabric Wall Art

I bought the most gorgeous Tahari curtains from Marshall’s the other day!  They’re a cream linen with grey medallion repeat and they’re perfect for my kitchen… so much so… that I wanted to use them for something other than the windows.  I’m always on the hunt for unique and inexpensive wall art, so framing the … Continue reading →

Kitchen Renovation Update

If there is anything I’ve learned as a home renovator, it’s that projects always take 10 times longer than expected.  That’s certainly the case with our never-ending kitchen renovation.  What began as a project to keep me busy while Joey deployed to Afghanistan, has turned into a never-ending hell hole.  Okay, so maybe it’s not … Continue reading →

How to Change Old Drawer Slides

Count this on the short-list of home improvement projects that are actually easier than expected!  Drawer slides can make a huge difference in a kitchen.  Replacing sticky, outdated slides with ball-bearing, soft close, full extension slides will improve the functionality of your drawers (you can finally reach all those goodies in the back)!  It’s not … Continue reading →

It’s the 4th of July, Y’all!

Okay, so working on Independence Day isn’t ideal.  My alarm went off at 2:00 am today (no joke- that’s when us morning news anchors have to rise and shine), while my husband and pups were snoring away, blissfully unaware of any alarm clock within a 10 mile radius.  You know what, though?  I didn’t mind. … Continue reading →