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decorating a stairwell landing
The landing on our stairwell was a blank slate, so I decided to mix it up a bit! And here are the before and after…
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DIY pantry door with chicken wire
When we bought our house, the pantry door was heavy, solid wood. The pantry is tiny and inevitably messy and has no interior light. The…
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from photo to painting
Every once in a while you snap a picture that is just awesome, right? Among the thousands of candid shots on my phone there are…
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renovating an old secretary
My parents recently gave me this antique piece that’s been in my family for decades. Would you call this a hutch or a secretary? We’ve…
● About Me
I’m Vanessa, a wife and mom living in the DC suburbs. In 2017, I bought a rundown house and began renovating it with my husband, John. Together, we’ve made our small house into a cozy, comforting space for us and our four kids.
