So before I start, when I say "budget" I mean that there is one, not that it is done cheaply. We all have a number in our head of what we can and will …
Thrift Finds
While the major renovations are being done
I am freshening up a few other rooms "on the cheap." A coat of paint and a new $16 sink from the Habitat for Humanity store was all this needed for …
Wallpaper in small living room
You want to make a big impact in a room, you don't want to paint the walls (maybe you're renting or maybe you're just looking for something a little …
Updated floor lamp
Floor lamps used to be all the rage. I remember sifting through pictures of my parents old apartment filled with mid-century furnishings and the lamps …
Spring is right around the corner
And with spring comes my favorite time of year, flea market, craft/art fair and yard sale season! I love exploring flea markets for antiques and …
Ecodesign. What is it?
This is one definition: Ecodesign is an approach to designing products with special consideration for the environmental impacts of the product during …
Goodwill and Craigslist – Part 2
My most popular post by far has been "Goodwill and Craigslist." People are really interested in finding great bargains in both places. I have also …
Vignettes from the new home
A few vignettes from the new home. In order: Vintage chair recovered Recycled onyx table top used as a nightstand Our tiny kitchen …
Goodwill and Craigslist
This remodel is all about sustainability, green, recycling, and low carbon footprint so I'm going to talk a little about 2 of my favorite resources: …