Aren’t Bedside Wall Sconces the Best? And How We Make These Lights Work Without Electricity.
Aren’t bedside wall sconces the best? I’m not speaking from personal experience so much unless you count hotel stays. It’s probably why I like staying in hotels so much. Those rooms have something my bedroom does not have – bedside wall sconces. When I say bedside wall sconce, I don’t care much about the actual location of the wall sconce as long as I can reach it with my arm without moving any other part of my body. Yes, I’m that lazy. Above the bed or next to the bed is all fine for me when thinking about bedside wall sconces and their location. The beauty of bedside wall sconces…
DIY Pest Control Tips For An Old House
Let’s talk about things that make us shudder, cringe, and gag a little – household pests! Specifically, DIY pest control tips to keep those household pests at bay if you live in a creaky old house as we do. We live in a house that is over 200 years old. It’s built to last. But like many old houses, living in one is a bit like living in a colander. It’s sturdy, functional, and full of holes. Unfortunately, those holes are considered by pests to be a wide-open invitation to take up residence inside the house. Once they are there? They never want to leave. Why would they? It’s nice…
Happy List: #244
Welcome to the Happy List and the first Friday of February! Is anyone else glad the slog through the seemingly longest month of the year, January, is over? PHEW! I am. It was a love-themed week on the blog. Aww! I shared a tutorial for the wood and brass hearts that I had fun making. I also shared my reflections on a 23rd wedding anniversary. Let me remind you, when we’re not hanging out here, we are usually sharing something on Instagram or Facebook. Please join us over there too. Also, we love to see what you are making and creating. Please tag us or send us a message so we can…
Air is the 23rd Wedding Anniversary Gift Theme. What?!?
According to my research of several popular wedding sites, air is the 23rd wedding anniversary gift theme. Air. Yes, air. You know where my mind went, right? If you do, then you know I’ve been receiving that “gift” every day for more than two decades. That’s more than enough! I might be married for almost 23 years, but sometimes I have the sense of humor of a 10-year-old boy. So does Handy Husband. That might be why we are a good match. It took a while, but after I was done laughing to myself about this gift theme I moved on to the phase of wondering why? Why did the powers-that-be…
DIY Wood and Brass Hearts for Valentine’s Day
I have a lovely DIY to share with you today – wood and brass hearts! They are perfect when you’re looking for a subtle touch when it comes to Valentine’s Day decor. Although, when it comes to the actual Valentine’s Day and every day, really, don’t be subtle when telling your valentine they are loved. Life is too short! Here’s how to make these wood and brass hearts. Step 1: Unless you want to freehand it, print out a paper heart template. We used a 2-inch and a 3-inch heart. Step 2: Trace your heart shape on a piece of wood and carefully cut the heart out using a jigsaw.…
Happy List: #243
You made it through another week! Congrats and welcome to the Happy List! This week on the blog I shared how we are feeling after we removed the woodstove from our kitchen. I also shared an update on how we like having an electronic door lock on our Carriage House door. When we’re not hanging out here, we are usually sharing something on Instagram or Facebook. We invite you to join us over there too. Also, we love to see what you are making and creating. Please tag us or send us a message so we can celebrate your project wins with you! Here’s the Happy List! OVERSIZED BEADED ROPE Alright,…
One Year With An Electronic Door Lock. How Do We Really Like It?
It has been one year of living with an electronic door lock on our Carriage House. How do we really like it? Are you ready for me to dish the dirt? Eh. There’s not THAT much dirt. Unless you want to count the dirt that gets tracked in every time that electronic door lock grants access to someone with dirty shoes? *sigh* Modern technology only gets us so far. If I recall correctly, I approached the installation of this electronic door lock with great enthusiasm. I was ready to throw it a ticker-tape parade. Kidding! I actually approached the situation with great reluctance, which is my standard response to all…
Do We Regret Removing a Wood Stove From Our Home?
Do we regret removing a wood stove from our home? Nope! Not yet, at least. Will we regret it someday? This decision seems a little less permanent than getting a tattoo, but I do not have a crystal ball to predict whether or not we will regret this decision someday. Our house does have three fireplaces that we could put back into use should we have the strong desire to use wood heat, so the odds seem in our favor that we will not regret removing a wood stove. Plus, this isn’t our first time removing a wood stove from a home, so we’re well versed in the ins and outs…
Happy List: #242
Why, hello again! Welcome to the Happy List! This week on the blog I shared pictures of our new living room rug. I’m quite smitten with it at the moment. I also shared the tale of our closet door refinishing process. The good news on that project is that I learn something new and better my skills with every project I attempt. Please consider this your invitation to join us over on Instagram or Facebook. Also, we love to see what you are making and creating. Please tag us or send us a message so we can celebrate your project wins with you! Now, here’s the Happy List! EMBOSSED VELVET This DIY…
I Refinished Our Tongue and Groove Closet Doors and It Could Have Gone Worse
Our bedroom has original tongue and groove closet doors. When I say original I mean roughly 200 years old. I’d narrow that date down a little, but I’ve heard it’s rude to ask a door its age. Actually, I just don’t have documentation. That’s why I’m throwing out a conservative round number for the age of the doors. However, I do know they are young at heart! Anyway, when I had the bright idea to refinish these tongue and groove closet doors I didn’t factor in the small (tiny, really) detail that I am not qualified to work on doors that old. Not. Qualified. No sirree. These doors came from…
