Sewing, home, and designs to help you beautify your life
When the kitchen is the heart of your house, you want it to be open, inviting, and functional. The kitchen in Mabey Manor left a lot to be desired in these three areas. A full kitchen remodel was desperately needed. The Old Kitchen You entered the kitchen through a tight doorway, and then you were met… Continue reading Mabey Manor: Kitchen Remodel Reveal
Gilding is such a fun thing to try--its pretty magical because you simply paint a surface, and all the sudden its shiny and gold, and it looks amazing. And my gilded boxwood wreath and candle are no exception. Its easy enough that I almost feel silly sharing this gilded boxwood project, except that I'm part of… Continue reading Gilded Boxwood Wreath and Candle
Oh this living room! It pained me for so long because it was one of the first areas guests would see but one of the last we refinished. But now when I look at photos, it makes my heart happy. Candle Holder || Yellow Pillow And although it was never perfect, it sure was fun… Continue reading Mabey Manor: Living Room Reveal
Here's a fun idea I shared last year for seasonal chalkboard blocks that you can switch up for any reason. And aside from drying time, I think they probably took about 20 minutes to make. So read on, and get ready to use these blocks all year round! The idea of seasonal blocks isn't a… Continue reading Seasonal Chalkboard Blocks
Ooh, fall is coming! I made up this REALLY easy fall wreath last year, and I'm getting to share it with you now. I can't believe how simple it is, but this easy fall wreath took me less than 10 minutes and the simplicity is what draws me to it. So here goes! Good morning!… Continue reading Easy Fall Wreath
When looking to buy Mabey Manor, these built-ins were one of the best parts of the whole house. They had so much storage and were the perfect opportunity to display the china and other larger pieces I'd been collecting over the years. I was so excited about them. When we finally got to this project,… Continue reading Mabey Manor: Refinished Built-ins