Thoughts and advice about living and loving life authentically from Cynthia Harper
Here is a supply list of all the items I used in my stairwell and hall update if you would like to replicate it. Pine Bead Board: Top Trim: Decorative Moulding: Paint Colors: Bead Board: Sherwin Williams – Natural Cream in Eggshell Walls: Behr Scuff Defense – Polar Bear in Flat Railing Primer: Stix Primer […]
Found this great bench at the thrift store while shopping one day. I had the perfect place for it. And for $29.00, I could not pass it up. The fabric was worn but I could see how much potential this piece had. Then while at HomeGoods, I found a beautiful clearance rug for $19.00! The […]
I decided it was time to do something about the painted 90’s linoleum floors that have been bugging me for a while. We have dreams of doing a full renovation on this bathroom some day, but it’s not the time for that quite yet. So instead I decided to give this floor a quick & […]
When I was out antiquing a few weeks ago, I stumbled across a vintage cabinet. It was in rough shape and partially hacked apart. But it was the exact dimensions that I needed for my kitchen corner, and I saw the potential that this old girl had, even in the rough state she was in. […]
My goal has always been to add character to my bland builders grade home. This corner in my kitchen was next on the list! I decided I wanted to add bead board to this nook to create texture and personality. I also was really drawn to the idea of a shelf with pegs underneath. Here […]
When I got my new nightstands, I loved the style of them. But I felt like the wood tone clashed with my existing headboard. When I looked to purchase a new headboard online, I found the styles I liked were between $400 to $900, with most shipping times between 8 to 12 weeks. I am not […]
New Counters The old counters had to go. In attempts to keep this a budget friendly update, I decided to go with a laminate counter top. Thankfully options for laminate have come a long way, and I was able to select this countertop that has a beautiful higher-end look! I made an appointment with the […]
This blog post is sponsored by Amazon Prime, but opinions are my own. Sometimes the simplest holiday moments are the sweetest ones. I don’t always want the hustle and bustle of a busy season, so I like to look for ways to create magical moments right here at home. This year I decided to transform […]
I know the thought of painting kitchen cabinets can seem overwhelming and intimidating. But it’s the best way to give an outdated kitchen a major makeover on a limited budget. For some people, getting new cabinets is simply not within financial reach. But you can breathe new life into what you’ve already got by painting […]
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