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Showing posts with label stairs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stairs. Show all posts
A different view
I have been seeing a lot of photographs from this view lately and I think it really makes you see some wonderful details in these spaces that might get lost otherwise.. Love the stairs and the floors!
I am Las Vegas today at the furniture show.. hoping to come back with some great new pieces!
Happy February everyone!
images via pinterest
Golden
A little Florence Broadhurst wallpaper to warm up a cold winter's day.
from Femina, via automatism
A Basement Series...Really?
Today is cold, and clearly the early stages of winter. I am missing gardening. It reminds me of my very first post, gardening in my mind. That's the strange fun thing about blogging, you can see if you actually finished started any of your projects, or if you have stumble across a better idea! I know that I am constantly changing my vision...only to find, that usually, I still LOVE my original inspiration. Sound familiar?
If there is one project area of my home that needs immediate attention, it would be my basement. My basement is small but super functional....it is the sewing/craft room....video game/friends over room....fort making/puzzle building room......etc.....This last Spring, our basement flooded! It was the second time in 12 years. Time to install a drainage system with a sump pump
Obviously, this was done by a professional crew
The built-in's that I installed a few years ago were spared because I built them on a 2x4 platform off the concrete floor, everything else....was wet
A couple of months ago, I started lining up my "Inside ideas" pictures to help keep myself busy so winter would feel like it was moving faster! For self motivation, I have decided to invite you into my basement. Since my upholstery project will be finished soon....I will try to keep my basement project moving along by posting weekly updates (it forces me to stay on track).
*****Update - Faux Crown Molding in the Basement*****
Do you have a room in your home that you close the door and avoid at all costs?
If there is one project area of my home that needs immediate attention, it would be my basement. My basement is small but super functional....it is the sewing/craft room....video game/friends over room....fort making/puzzle building room......etc.....This last Spring, our basement flooded! It was the second time in 12 years. Time to install a drainage system with a sump pump
Obviously, this was done by a professional crew
The built-in's that I installed a few years ago were spared because I built them on a 2x4 platform off the concrete floor, everything else....was wet
A couple of months ago, I started lining up my "Inside ideas" pictures to help keep myself busy so winter would feel like it was moving faster! For self motivation, I have decided to invite you into my basement. Since my upholstery project will be finished soon....I will try to keep my basement project moving along by posting weekly updates (it forces me to stay on track).
*****Update - Faux Crown Molding in the Basement*****
Do you have a room in your home that you close the door and avoid at all costs?
Dark grey and white
The contrast here is so perfect! I have been leaning towards softer greys as of late and this just brings me back to the dark with a lot of contrast. The details in the mantel and the door paneling are so perfect. Sometimes I wish I lived in a home with such history and detail. But it is not meant to be right now.
Someday maybe.
I am looking forward to the weekend it is supposed to rain a bit here so another few days of relaxation I hope. I am starting to read Gone with the Wind for the first time and I am hoping it will entertain me for the weekend. Have you read it? What did you think? I know it is a classic and I had to pick it up when I saw it the other day.
Next week I have a lot coming up here on the blog, another giveaway and some great pics to post!
Have a wonderful day! It is 11/11/11 so cool!!!!
images via
Complete adoration
The light, the art, the bookcases! Plus, dogs. This is the life. J'adore.
from the Selby. Even more at the link!
Liked in London
Alvar Aalto lamps. Classic bling.
Cole & Sons Frutto Probito wallpaper. Monkeys!
from House to Home
grey and gold..
Grey and gold is one of my new favorite color combos! I must be all about color this week, I am working on several projects and after a little break over the weekend from the computer I am recharged with creative energy and ready to design.
I love love the stairs and that kitchen oh my!!! The pendant light is new in the shop and the fabulous vintage mirror and urns are from Atelier de Campagne!! All so fun and they would be great inspiration for a home or a single room.
image 1 and 2 via pinterest, 3 shop greige, 4 atelier de campagne
making an entrance
I love that even the smallest of spaces can be made into an entry, just a little place to greet guests and show a little peek into what is beyond in your home. The perfect little spot to drop your keys or keep your purse.
image via pinterest
I also write for houzz check out my entryway ideas.
Grey stair risers
The wonderful things we can do with a little paint. I love love these stairs! I am not sure if the entire stair was once grey and has just worn away on the treads or not but is a very cool look. This is also showing me how putting color on the details in a space instead of the walls can be a great way to go!
Don't miss your chance to enter our giveaway!
image via mires paris
grey steps
This is a fun mix with the grey painted stair treads and the rustic wood. I love how it all plays off of the clean white wood work.
It has been a busy week here, I am glad to see Friday has finally arrived!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
French day dream
I am so loving this beautiful space... How wonderful would it be to live with such history and beautiful detail!
Don't miss your chance to enter our giveaway!
Refinishing Basement Stairs
I love power tools! I am currently in the process of refinishing the basement stairs. My goal is to have a beautiful runner down the center of the stairs, and have exposed wood on both sides.
before
I have had my electric sander for 10++ years.
On a recent trip to Home Depot, I felt like this
When I saw this
I knew this was the one.
First, it has a dust bag attached.
Second, the square corners will get into those tight corners like this
and finally, the replacement papers are MUCH cheaper!
Here are my tips......
1) Save the manicure
These are no ordinary gloves. They are the kind my hairdresser uses when she puts my natural color back on my head. I buy them from a beauty supply store. They are twice as expensive as the clear ones you find everywhere, but well worth the investment!
2) Load the sandpaper from the back first. It is much easier to wrap it over the front to finish
The case has a template you press the paper on
and get this
4) Wear a mask
That's it! When I was at Home Depot, a couple came in looking for a sander for "the wife" I gave them a quick tutorial on this one, and they bought it.....Hey Home Depot, I want a commission.
.....Oh, one last tip. Be sure to cover your smoke detector when you do a lot of indoor sanding, or you will have a visit from
Hope this was helpful.
Stair runner
I need a stair runner for the basement. This is not easy. I don't like many of the "over the counter" ones. Too dark. I am thinking of using a cotton rug (maybe several). Something like this
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