Respectful Renovation – Page 13

The Friday Post: Laundry/Office decisions + Broccoli Parm

DIY Meal Kits, Living & Decor, One Room ChallengeApril 12, 2019325Views 0Likes 8Comments

Well, the inevitable happened. I started painting the laundry room white, and I don't like it. Didn't I have this crisis of faith last time too? Maybe I have it every time. Some people are good at choosing paint colors. I struggle. It's a good thing we're not curing cancer here. It's just decor. …

One Room Challenge: Week 2 | Blank Slate Laundry/Office

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationApril 10, 2019309Views 0Likes 4Comments

After a week of recovery, I am feeling much better. Although the flu gave me the lingering gift of vocal fry and it stole my awesome (not awesome) shower singing voice, my physical stamina seems to be back nearly 100%. Last week, I gave a general picture of the full project. Every BHH project…

One Room Challenge: Week 1 | Blank Slate Laundry/Office

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationApril 3, 2019454Views 0Likes 20Comments

Last week: Florida vacation. This week: The flu. The One Room Challenge is starting with a hacking cough, fever, and a lot of sleeping. I do think I turned a corner today, but I'm in no condition to dive into the ORC beyond daydreaming and writing this post. That counts, right? If you have…

Project Updates

Maintenance, Refinishing Hardwood Floors, Respectful RenovationFebruary 20, 2019634Views 0Likes 14Comments

Here on the blog, it feels as if I have written about a lot of projects in the works, but so far, I have nothing to show for any of them. Now seems like a good time to update what has been happening behind the scenes. Refinishing the Hardwood Floors A few weeks ago, I…

Cabin Vibes Bedroom Plan

Living & Decor, Respectful RenovationDecember 19, 2018368Views 0Likes 12Comments

My son is what I'd call a messy minimalist. All he needs is a bed, a dresser, his record player and a place to plug in a laptop. Give him a real vintage Eames shell chair, and he'll use it all right. He will turn it into coat storage. (See the left side of the…

How To Restore an Antique Marble Sink Top

Maintenance, One Room ChallengeDecember 4, 20181KViews 0Likes 11Comments

A few years ago, I started researching how to restore an antique marble sink, and I filed away a few ideas. However, until we renovated the Scary Bathroom, all of those ideas were untested. BHH predates indoor plumbing, and our sink was likely installed around the turn of the 20th century. That means it is…