Confession: This project started because I really wanted a dough bowl. What's a dough bowl? They're wooden bowls that throughout history were used to knead bread dough. Now, in 2021 where we have grocery stores and bread makers, they're just a pretty place to keep things on your coffee table. Not ...
Glass Barn Doors Gave Our Office A Stunning Modern Look
I can’t remember where I first saw glass barn doors, but as soon as I did I knew we had to have them. We wanted the option to close off the office to the living room but since we don’t get a ton of light in the house, we didn’t want anything solid that would make it darker. The glass barn doors ...
An Upcycled Fireplace Mantel Antique Creates a Chic Modern Look – Part 2
The problem with looking for the perfect mantel is there are so many factors to consider. First, many antique mantels are extremely ornate and had too much going on for our tastes. Secondly, our fireplace opening had already been created so we needed to find an already existing fireplace mantel ...
An Upcycled Fireplace Mantel Antique Creates a Chic Modern Look – Part 1
Mantles. They can have so many looks and completely set a tone for a room. It can also be a major eyesore that catches attention for all the wrong reasons. The fireplace that we walked into was neither of those things. It was just simply meh. With a 90’s trim flat against the wall and the giant ...