Here’s the story of how we got paid for this crib. Hubby and I got a crib from a neighbor for free. Yep. Free. They were throwing it away; we came in and saved the day! It was a Jenny Lind, mint green. Nothing special, but perfectly useful. Figured we could find a good home [...]
Category Archives: before and after
Before and After – Living to Dining Room
The final result – our first dining room! Another edition in my before and after DIY series. And I’m already well aware that many of you will prefer the BEFORE to our AFTER. The before was complete with a carousal horse and everything! Yes, this was a full size carousal horse. It might be your thing. [...]
Before and After Keeping Room
We converted this dining room into a keeping room with a simple coat of paint and by relocating a chandelier. The dining room was moved into the formal living room; we have no need for a formal living room. The change suits our lifestyle and our sense of decor. I LOVE the end result. Before: Stripes of [...]
Office Reveal Before and After
This is the second edition is my before and after DIY posts. The bathroom was my first. Some of you will like the before better; I’m the neutral natural type, so the after is much more our style. This is the before view of the office. Ikea bookshelves. Teal green walls. My twelve year old [...]










































