#simple decorating tips

Trying to create a unique entry for our townhouse from the small sea of identical townhouses is challenging given the HOA rules. Adding vines around the front door is definitely helping. Bonus, changing it out seasonally will be easy because first I installed a DIY framework made with plumbing supplies! Here’s what I did… DIY Pipe Frame First thing I made was a lightweight frame of sorts with…

When I first started this blog, (over 13 years ago!) we had just purchased a small fixer upper house that I planned to renovate and use as a rental property. The little house was a red brick house and charming as could be, so I started to call it ‘the little brick cottage’. The name stuck. That renovation process is what started the Little Brick Cottage Series here on the blog. Where it All…

In the master bathroom I designed it to feel like there was separation between the tub and my husband’s vanity, but we still wanted natural light into his space. Installing an antique pattern glass window was the perfect interior window for the solution. In this picture you can see the one and only exterior window on the left, so to let natural light into my husband’s vanity area, and also to…

Knowing when to and when not to compromise. Quick recap: We recently became townhouse owners. (you can read more details about what’s been going on with us HERE) After decades of owning houses, this is new for us. We are learning that though we gave up some unique attributes that only a house has, like an abundance of outside yard space, (and the maintenance responsibility that goes with it) it…

When I think of all the homes we’ve redone, raised our kids at and welcomed many grandchildren into, it’s impossible to choose a favorite. I like elements of each place. I have learned so much as I redesigned each property and experienced first hand, living in the results of my designs. Some designs were great and I’ve carried them through to the next property, but other design concepts needed a…

Adding layers of distressed age to this Mudroom Valet was accomplished with both Fusion Mineral Paint and Milk Paint. Here's how...

Hi, Liz here from the workroom in my shop Redo Your Furniture (aka Frame and Frills). I just finished this mudroom valet with lots of layers to create a vintage finish. I found this piece on marketplace and though it was sturdy and the perfect size for our mudroom space, the color and finish weren’t my favorite. Once I got it unloaded into the Redo Your Furniture workroom, I realized it also…

Wet Sanding will give your project a smooth buttery finish. Here is a quick video showing why, how and with what to use for wet sanding.

I frequently get asked what wet sanding is and how to do it. Wet sanding is super easy and will give you a buttery smooth finish unlike anything else! So, what is wet sanding? Wet sanding is simply the process of using an ultra fine sanding pad with a liquid, hence the ‘wet’ part of wet sanding. Here’s the process showing how, what and why I choose to go the wet sanding route on many of the…

Did you know you can use our rub-on Re-Design Transfers on vinyl? Well you can, and here's how my transfers on vinyl project turned out.

Interested in trying a DIY product, like the rub-on ReDesign with Prima transfers we stock in the Frame and Frills shop, but don’t have a piece of furniture you want to re-do? How about trying transfers on vinyl, like a purse, bag or even shoes?! Yes! You can use our rub-on transfers on vinyl! Of course I’m going to show you too. 🙂 I used part of the Avian Sanctuary transfers for this 2-tier…