A blog about jumping into life headfirst and thinking about it later.
This is it! The big moment, the one we’ve all been waiting for...it’s the big KITCHEN REVEAL! Actually, it's a little sad how long it's taken me to post this final part of the series. There are many reasons for that, but I won't bore you with the details, and right into the nitty gritty.… Continue reading Kitchen Makeover – Part 4 The Big Reveal
Have you ever ventured down the rabbit hole of blinds? Let me tell you, the price tag on those suckers get real scary, real fast. I have been admiring the classic, clean drape of Roman Shades for a very long time; but the hefty price tag on them was keeping me from taking the plunge. … Continue reading DIY LINEN ROMAN SHADES
No one ever tells you how difficult it is to SLEEP with another person. It's not really something that comes up before either-I mean it's sleeping right? You get into bed and fall asleep and wake up the next day. Also, I feel that the older I get, the more I appreciate sleeping. Before marriage… Continue reading Linen & Wool Bedding: Why you should make the switch – Part 1
Ok, we are at the fun part! I’m glad you guys are still with me 🙂 I love to paint. I love to see that transformation happening right in front of my eyes. I find it calming and relaxing, and I sincerely hope you do too! 🙂 Lets talk about the paint for a second.… Continue reading Kitchen Makeover: Part 3 Paint Paint Paint
Hi! I’m glad you didn’t skip over the prep post. Yes, I know it’s boring, and uninspired, there’s no nice pictures (really, there isn’t…iphone remember…but there will be for the big reveal!) and it just plain sucks to prep for paint. Maybe you’re a Number 1 on the enneagram and you thrive on getting out… Continue reading Kitchen Makeover Part 2: Prep Prep Prep
When I married my husband, he "came with a truck and a house" as my brother-in-law so eloquently put it. He did come with a house, in fact: a lovely, boxy little 1963 Nelson home like so many other here in our little town. It was well maintained and just the right size for a… Continue reading Kitchen Makeover – Part 1: Decisions Decisions Decisions
Welcome to my Blog! My name is Daina. I am a Number 7 on the enneagram: the Enthusiast. This probably sums me up in a nutshell. I am creative, inspired and I love DOING. Pretty much anything really. I get an idea in my head and it has to come out somehow. This drives my… Continue reading Hello world!
I stand by my headline-this heat gun is the BEST way to strip paint. I just recently discovered this little tool and I LOVE it. It works so well: https://www.amazon.ca/King-Canada-8300N-Heat-Gun/dp/B00HNEJGHE?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB I have tried all sorts of methods to strip paint and I think this is my favourite. Check out this video of the process below:… Continue reading Heat Gun – the best way to strip paint.
Kitchen Makeover: why I chose to paint my builder grade oak cabinets white.
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