Basement, Design, Detailing, flow, Ongoing Projects

Movie Room: Walls, Doors & Floor

January 6, 2017 1 Comment

movie room walls and floor

Basement Remodel: Walls, Doors and Floor

Before the holidays, we left you with a sneak peek of the start of our movie room remodel. Probably not the ideal time to dive into a remodel, but we made it work! We’re now pleased to say we’re nearly finished and have been fully enjoying the new space. Where we left off, we showed you the barn door addition. That was really our launching off point into this room. From there, we tackled the walls and the floor. I’ll walk you through some of our design choices and the whole DIY process.

Cooking, Crafts, Detailing, DIY, do it yourself, Holidays, Home Entertainment, Just for fun, Leah, Thrifty

DIY Personalized Cork Wine Charms

December 16, 2016 No Comments

DIY Cork Wine Charm Craft

Whether you’re snowed in for the weekend, or looking to make a last-minute gift idea, this simple craft is the perfect way to reuse those old corks you have at home. Not to mention a perfect excuse to pop open a new bottle of wine and get your craft on!

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Pinecone Fire Starters

December 11, 2016 No Comments

DIY pinecone fire starter header

DIY Wax Pinecone Fire Starters

It’s not too late to make some super easy stocking stuffers. Or really, they work for any time of the year. If you have a wood burning fireplace, they’re great for winter. If you have an outdoor fire pit, you can use them in the summer and fall to get the bonfire going. Either way, let’s say you need an easy and inexpensive gift idea for someone who likes to have a fire. This DIY is for you.

art, Crafts, Décor, Detailing, DIY, do it yourself, Holidays, Leah, Ongoing Projects, poster, Thrifty, wall

Signs #5

December 1, 2016 No Comments

DIY Reclaimed Wood Signs

I promise we’ll stop with the signs after Christmas, but for now we’re in full craft mode. And we’ve got plenty of basement movie room updates on the way, so hang tight.

art, Crafts, Décor, DIY, Holidays, Home Entertainment, Leah, Lighting, Thanksgiving

Easy DIY Thanksgiving Tablescape

November 21, 2016 No Comments

Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Well, our fourth annual Friendsgiving was a great success. I’ve been full for three days straight. And there’s still a week of great eats ahead of us! If you’re looking for a unique and creative tablescape idea, here’s a good one. If you’ve got some basic tools, 10 minutes and a few candles at home, you’ll be set. And it won’t cost a penny.

Lighting

LED Lighting Guide

November 16, 2016 No Comments

lighting header

As you know, Joe has a bit of an LED obsession. As we’ve worked on various rooms, we’ve tried to replace our lighting as we go, upgrading to LEDs from fluorescents. They definitely save you money in the long run and are the overall more efficient option. Lighting is often overlooked, but it can make a serious difference in the look and feel of a space. So we’re going to shed some light on the subject.

Crafts, Décor, Design, Detailing, DIY, do it yourself, Just for fun, Leah, metallic, Minnesota, Ongoing Projects, Paint, poster, Thrifty

DIY Wood Signs #4

November 9, 2016 No Comments

DIY Holiday Signs

Because everybody can use a healthy dose of encouragement and fun, here are some of the signs I’ve been working on. More hand lettering, chalk board lettering, and plenty of mermaids. Check them out!

art, Crafts, Décor, Design, Detailing, DIY, do it yourself, Holidays, Leah, Minnesota, Ongoing Projects, Paint, Rustoleum, Thrifty

DIY Handmade Signs #3

November 2, 2016 No Comments

DIY Handmade Wood Signs

Here’s a third batch of signs I’ve made leading up to the craft show. We’ve made up a bunch of different wood treatments like you see above, so I have plenty of “canvas” options to choose from. I’m having wayyy too much fun making these. Definitely my new favorite hobby and mode of relaxation.

Basement, Décor, Design, DIY, do it yourself, Engineering, Furniture, Joe, Ongoing Projects, Paint, Space Efficiency

DIY Wood Barn Door

October 26, 2016 1 Comment

DIY Wood Barn Door

Welcome to the step-by-step basement remodel! Beginning with the barn door, I guess? Why not start somewhere random, right in the middle? The barn door was the first thing we wanted to build. For no particular reason. I’m glad we did because it informed some of our other choices, like paint color. For a small space or a movie room like this, it makes a lot of sense to build a barn door for privacy, space efficiency, and to block sound and light. It was actually incredibly easy to build this sliding barn door and took Joe only a few hours, including the torching job below.

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DIY Reclaimed Wood Signs #2

October 20, 2016 1 Comment

DIY Chalk Paint Signs

I wanted to give you a quick update with some more signs I’ve been making. This is my second batch (first round of signs here) and I decided to dry a couple new styles: Freehand on chalk paint and stamping. After helping my friend Nicole with a wedding sign, I kind of fell in love with chalk paint.

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