A DIY Home Improvement Blog So, about this blog. Blogs are a thing on the internet, and as with all things on the internet (and unlike most other things in life) barriers to entry are few. To fling stuff into the blogosphere, one needs not many dollars and an overinflated sense of self importance. The blogosphere is a noisy, noisy place where you […] When we renovated our … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
A DIY Blog Empowering You to Complete Your Own Project
This sign turned out 200 times better than I imagined in my head. I've partnered with some of the most talented DIY bloggers for a jam packed tablescape tour. Whether you see it as a blessing or a … Keep Reading December 12, 2016 Want a quick and easy holiday recipe you can make with the kids? You guys, I'm super excited about this Vintage Rustic Sleigh Ride Sign I made … [Read more...]
Mixing Urban Style, Design, and Nature
Mixing Urban Style, Design, and Nature While tourists may flock to famous landmarks all over the world, some of the great architectural wonders of major cities remain closed to general audiences. Like here in Madrid, Spain where I am living now. Over fifty years after the debut of Italian architect Gae Aulenti’s first outdoor furniture collection, Locus Solus … [Read more...]
Traditional Home Blog
Traditional Home Blog So, there is this thing called a punch list, which is a list of all remaining work that needs to be completed at the end of a construction project, and ours is, of course, substantial and growing. They keep the many small things of life organized, they keep messiness at bay, and they are also pleasing to the eye. Contractors and electricians are … [Read more...]