Category Archives: Decor

Tile Tile Tiley Tile

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Stacey

All I need is a title. I was thinking along the lines of No TV and No Beer Make Homer…something-something. – Homer Simpson I started the backsplash! But first, I spent 20 minutes looking for our notched trowel. When I … Continue reading →

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This Old Couch: Done is Good

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Stacey

I don’t mind being called a liar when I’m lying, or about to lie, or just finished lying. But not when I’m telling the truth!  – Homer Simpson No, it’s true! The slipcover is done! A good thing, too, because this is … Continue reading →

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Tiny Tweaks

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Stacey

The way you put it, it sounds so perfect. But it’s not. – Homer Simpson Sometimes, I look at this place and don’t see how far we’ve come, but how far there is to go. Our attic project stalled (more … Continue reading →

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Smallifying a Picture Frame

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Stacey

It worked! The de-bigulator worked! – Professor Frink Ever had anything framed? It’s spendy, huh? And completely worth it–professional framers really know their stuff. But sometimes, you want to frame an inexpensive poster or something that you love but that … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Decor Tips

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Stacey

There’s only one girl whose opinion matters to me–my mom. – Bart Simpson It’s Mother’s Day in the states.* Happy Mother’s Day, Momma! My mother is an artist and decorator with a great eye. I am neither of those things. But … Continue reading →

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Backsplash Backlash

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Stacey

Oh, I hate having two heads. – Homer Simpson Sometimes, I dislike my brain very much. It fixates on odd details. It keeps me up late, then wakes me up at dawn to tell me its latest idea. And the … Continue reading →

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Mirror, Mirror: The Easiest Dangerous Project

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Stacey

I’m seeing double here: four Krustys! – Louie The Kev’s sister is a nurse, and she says if she could tell people one thing, it’s to wear eye protection. Here’s a project that should have you reaching for the goggles and gloves … Continue reading →

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Good-Looking LED Lights

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Stacey

40,000 Watt Energy Miser Lighthouse Lightbulb – The Simpsons We are in the process of changing over our lighting from CFL and incandescent bulbs to LEDs. We started with the lights that we use the most. The kitchen fixture came … Continue reading →

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This Old Couch: Now a Bit Older

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Stacey

Wait. I can’t start without music to inspire me. Why is Bach next to Muddy Waters? That’s my problem–I’ve got to get these CDs organized. . . . There! Finished. Now, if I win just two more games of online Boggle, I’ll be ready to … Continue reading →

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DIY Quartz: Installation and Then More Installation

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Stacey

Mrs. W: Looks like young Simpson is going to kill himself. Mr. W: Oh, maybe not. Maybe he’s just taking his boulder for a walk. – The Simpsons Well, it’s in. How did we get here? Back when we ordered the … Continue reading →

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