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- Primed (and Painted) for a Transformation: Office Makeover UpdateSometimes all you need is a little progress to get reenergized and very excited for what's to come!We're not new to this DIY game and understand the amount of time it can sometimes take to feel like you're actually getting somewhere on a project, but...
- The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: A 2016 Roundupon Dec 30, 2016 in Header Image Year In Review2016 has admittedly been a turbulent year throughout the world. If you've spent much time on social media lately you've no doubt seen the pleas from many to just move 2016 on out the door, that it's done enough, taken too much, left its fingerprints...
- To Walk a Mile in the Shoes of a Barefoot ContessaIna Garten as her alter ego, the Barefoot Contessa, toils away in her ostensibly glorious East Hampton kitchen. It's a room which appears on television and in print to walk the fine line between a casual cook's ultra functional aesthetic daydream and...
- Creating Quick, Inexpensive, Yet Elegant Holiday Floral CenterpiecesThe holidays are squarely upon us, and 'tis the season for gathering with friends and family. Whether you are hosting a family Christmas dinner, having a few neighbors over for a dinner party, or simply dressing up your table to be more festive, crea...
- Santa Surprise: Peppermint Buttercream Chocolate Christmas CakeWhat's black, and white & red all over? My newest holiday baking experiment, a moist chocolate cake with a sweet peppermint buttercream!It feels like it's been ages since I wrote a baking post! While I haven't been diligent about documenting my v...
- My Personal DIY Anthem - "Jump Around"Who would have thought the 1990s hip hop party anthem "Jump Around" would eventually serve double duty as the theme of how I attack renovation projects? Everlast, DJ Lethal, and Danny Boy May never have intended for a 30 something DIY enthusiast to h...
- Our Built In Bench Beneath the Stairs: Blending Old and NewOne of the most difficult aspects of renovating an old home is to ensure your alterations are not only functional and attractive, but are in keeping with the character of the house. The hallway on the day we moved inAnyone who has renovated a home...
- Custom Master Bathroom Cabinets Taking ShapeWe've been working on many projects over the past several weeks, but we've been rather quiet here on the blog. Seems that we've been working on a lot but haven't been getting many of those items completed. Add a crazy work schedule, Halloween, now Th...
- Old Town Alexandria Walking Tour Part 2: The Northeast QuadrantWhile Alexandria's Southeast Quadrant may be a major historic attraction when it comes to old homes, many of Old Town's oldest and most well known homes reside just across King Street in the Northeast Quadrant of town. As we continue our Old Town wal...
- Old Town Alexandria Walking Tour Part 1: The Southeast QuadrantSteeped in history, full of charm, and jam packed with interesting sights and architecture, the streets of Old Town Alexandria's neighborhoods make for a day of fun while wandering, gawking, and learning.Having lived in Alexandria since 2000, and in...
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