the basics of checkerboard floors: what are they? Checkerboard floors are a classic and versatile design choice that consists of alternating square tiles, typically in two contrasting colors, like black and white, forming a grid-like pattern reminiscent of a...
If you've been a longtime reader of this little blog, then you know that one point, my house was blue, blue, blue. Teal, to be exact! And I still have some of those now dated decor items just hanging out in the basement. Because I've been cleaning out my basement...
I'm revamping my great room and am looking to make it a more cozy and feel like home. Currently, there's very little "us" in the room and I think a large part of that is because there's no wall space to hang family photos. In one corner of the room, near the...
My husband and I have different aesthetics when it comes to house design and decor. He's more traditional and I'm more contemporary. I spend a lot of time thinking about design and researching trends and he'd rather shoot himself in the foot than do that. I'm fine...
We have so many big plans for 2022 and I can't wait to get started (I actually already have)! I have a ton of personal goals for this new year, and I wanted to memorialize our home goals to keep me accountable and to also see how many we actually end up doing in this...
I’m Sandra and I’ve renovated 7 houses over the last 20 years. I’m an attorney by trade but home renovation is my real passion. Thanks for following along as I renovate yet another space. I hope you get some ideas and inspiration!