Here’s how I built the $3500 dining table of my dreams for less than $500. I love the James+James Olivia Turned Leg Table. It is a playful, oversized take on classic turned-leg antique furniture, but unfortunately, it’s just not in my budget to spend thousands of dollars on any one piece of furniture. For most […]
Dark green is not only my favorite color, but it’s having a moment right now in interior design. The good news? It’s timeless, too! Dark green was also very popular in the early 1900s. In fact, I even found dark green under layers of paint in my own 1914 home! Below, you’ll find my top […]
How to restore wood’s natural beauty without sanding off patina. Before: Shiny orange cheeto floors. After: Soft, rosy patina (and some cat hair). Glossy amber floors, meet natural antique heart pine. Refinishing the downstairs floors was one of my first projects—and one of the only ones I had time to finish before moving in. Or […]
