Three Rs of DIY

Reduce. Reuse. Refinish. Reduce the presence of furniture. Find a tiny desk. Something that’s just exactly the right size for you. No extra space to act as a gathering spot for crap. Reuse an old desk! Check out yard sales, charity shops, kijiji/craigslist, your parents’ basement, anywhere you can find old furniture. Often times buying used is cheaper, plus it’s  environmentally friendly! Refinish your new old … Continue reading Three Rs of DIY

Chevrons

I’ve never been fashionable, or stylish, or even trendy but I know what I like (most of the time) and I’m saying it right here and now, I love chevrons. First of all, the word chevron is amazing. Shhhhevron. Second, chevrons can turn garbage into gold! Clothes, walls, furniture, EVERYTHING looks good in chevron! Here are just a few (too many) things to illustrate my … Continue reading Chevrons