I finally got around to organizing my studio and started organizing supplies for my current favorite hobby: jewelry making. I didn’t realize how many supplies and beads I had accumulated until I started planning how I was going to organize them. But I came up with a way to organize everything that I’m really excited … Read more
Modified: August 18, 2024 by Melanie Swanson · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a comment Leaves aren’t just nature’s way of keeping trees alive; they can also be the canvas for your next art project. As the seasons change and leaves fall, why not capture their beauty in a unique and lasting … Read more
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means we may receive a small commission if you choose to purchase something through a link we post (including links to amazon.com because we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program). Don’t worry, it won’t cost you anything. Three words that scare me. Is … Read more
In case you haven’t heard, we’re turning our current gym into our bedroom. So I’ve been trying to put together a decorating plan for that room so I’ll be ready to implement it as soon as the new flooring and subfloor have been installed and I’ve had a chance to stain and seal the new … Read more
I’m really in the home stretch with my studio. I’ve been working on this room for over a year now and I’m ready to finish it off and put a bow on it. It’s been by far the biggest project I’ve done, followed closely by our master bathroom. But I just have a few more … Read more
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I can’t even express how much I hated working on this project. But I’m so happy I finished it! I wanted to save money. I tried not to install the door frame on the back of the entry, not to paint the back of the door, and not to frame the vent into the wall. … Read more
Modified: August 10, 2024 by Melanie Swanson · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a comment Even paper flowers have a romantic touch that real flowers convey. They are not just imitations of life, a symbol of fake love; rather, they are the kind of flowers that you bring to life. In that … Read more
Yesterday I met with the person who is (hopefully) going to be removing all of the damaged flooring and subflooring in our current home gym and replacing the subfloor, as well as removing the rest of the walls around the original closet area. I will be installing and finishing the hardwood flooring myself, and then … Read more
Last week, I submitted all the information to obtain a building permit for my workshop that will be built behind our garage. The building was to be 18′ x 32′ and would be located 14 feet behind the garage. I had to submit a detailed description of the building, as well as several drawings. I … Read more
